What is CAUSINDY?

Delegates at the 2013 Conference of Australian and Indonesian Youth in Canberra.
Delegates take part in a Q&A session at CAUSINDY 2013.

The Conference of Australian and Indonesian Youth or CAUSINDY is a bilateral event designed to give 30 young leaders from Australia and Indonesia the opportunity to work together in building a stronger relationship between Australia and Indonesia.

CAUSINDY is an initiative of the Australia-Indonesia Youth Association.

CAUSINDY’s mission is to improve the bilateral relationship by creating a platform for youth dialogue. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with experts in business, government, and academia, and each other.

CAUSINDY Objectives

  • Create a platform for youth dialogue
  • Shape new ideas about the Australia-Indonesia relationship
  • Act as a catalyst for change
Delegates gather on the first day of CAUSINDY 2014 in Jakarta.
Delegates gather on the first day of CAUSINDY 2014 in Jakarta.

2015 marks the third anniversary of CAUSINDY, following successful conferences in Canberra and Jakarta. This year’s conference is designed to promote innovative ways to expand the bilateral relationship — looking at the history of the Australia-Indonesia relationship, and finding ways to engage local communities.