When Merdeka Came to Australia

IDN Victoria interactive discussion series on the History of the Support for the Indonesian Independence Struggle 1945 -1950 by the Indonesian Diaspora in Australia together with the Australian Nation and the Maritime Unions - this will start on 23 October 2021. 

Opening Remarks by Kuncoro Waseso, Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia Victoria & Tasmania 

Our first discussion will be on "When Merdeka Came to Australia" featuring: 

Abbey Bear, Youth from Monash University 
Anthony Liem, a member of Royal Australian Historical Society
Meutia Farida Hatta,  Daughter of Indonesia's first Vice President & Guru Besar Antropologi Universitas Indonesia
R.M.E Tjokrosantoso,  Founder Gerakan Revolusi Pemuda (GARUDA) & Ketua Umum Ikatan Keluarga Besar Barisan Pelopor 

They will share the history of Indonesia - Australia relationship that should be remembered and celebrated. 

Moderator: Devi Shanty, Vice President IDN Vic 

Saturday, 23 October 2021 at 7:00 pm AEDT / 3:00 pm WIB 

Register:   bit.ly/merdekacametoaus
Zoom Meeting ID: 838 0621 5103 Passcode: indonesia
Zoom link: bit.ly/DiasporaChannel
YouTube Live: bit.ly/idnvictoria