Under this program, Indonesian media work in an Australian news organisation for 3 to 12 months and Australian journalists, photographers, cartoonists, technicians, cameramen and producers work in an Indonesian equivalent, also for up to 12 months. The Australia Indonesia Institute funds Asialink's Residency Program with Indonesia in the fields of the Visual Arts and Crafts, Performing Arts, Arts Management and Literature. Residencies are usually of three to four months' duration and each residency offers a specified amount of funding and initial contacts. Artists are generally attached to a host institution and are expected to pursue their own work as well as participate in the life of the organisation and community. This includes giving workshops and public lectures.
Every residency is different and negotiated individually.
In the 2001 January school holidays, around 20 Australian teachers will participate in a three week study tour program to Indonesia. This study tour involves a 10 day orientation and homestay program in Northern Sulawesi organised by IKIP Manado. During this period, the Australian teachers will teach in Indonesian schools and are hosted in the homes of Indonesian educators. Phase 2 In May-June 2001, a group of Indonesian educators will travel to Australia for a cultural and homestay program with Australian teachers. The Indonesian teachers will teach in Australian schools and be hosted by the Australian teachers involved in Phase 1 of the program.