● Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award – Mr Jonathan Sudharta. As CEO and Co-Founder of Halodoc, Jonathan’s goal is to simplify healthcare access in Indonesia.
A graduate of Curtin University with a Bachelor in Economics, he co-founded Halodoc in 2016 as a mobile app to connect millions of patients to licensed doctors, laboratories, pharmacies and insurance providers across Indonesia.
● Promoting Women’s Empowerment and Social Inclusion Award – Ms Jeanne Rini Poespoprodjo. Currently based at Mimika District Hospital in Timika, Jeanne has dedicated more than 20 years of her medical career to mothers and children fighting malaria. She is a world-renowned malaria physician, pediatrician, and researcher who obtained a Ph.D. in Medical Science from Charles Darwin University’s Menzies School of Health Research.
“We are incredibly proud of our alumni in Indonesia. Our alumni each play an important role in their workplaces, organizations and communities, shaping the future of Indonesia. They exemplify the remarkable achievements possible with a world-class Australian education. We recognize and champion their contributions to Indonesia and the world,” said Ambassador Williams.
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As part of the year-long campaign to celebrate this milestone, the Australian Embassy and Consulates-General in Indonesia are hosting gala dinners and other exciting events across Indonesia.
Australia is one of the most popular overseas study destinations for Indonesian students, with around 20,000 enrolments each year. There are thus more than 200,000 alumni from Australian institutions of higher learning in Indonesia today, including senior government officials and business leaders. Alumni are crucial in deepening cooperation between Australia and Indonesia, in the effort to advance mutual security and prosperity. (rp)