- WA Government delegation heads to Surabaya for Indonesia "mega" Mission
- WA delegation visits Singhasari Special Economic Zone with a focus on training, upskilling and workforce development discussions as well as a visit to basketball academy shaping future leaders
- Visit celebrates WA's relationship with East Java a boost to WA economy and jobs
Premier Roger Cook and International Education Minister David Templeman have taken the WA delegation to Surabaya as part of the Indonesia Connect Roadshow, to deepen ties with the Indo-Pacific partner with a focus on skills development, vocational education and training.
The delegation will visit the Singhasari Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to witness Memorandums of Understanding being signed with Western Australian education and training providers, which provide upskilling or training development.
The SEZ is East Java's hub for tourism and digital technology development and plays an important role in WA and East Java's film production partnership.
The visit is to further promote collaboration in audio-visual co-productions, skilled workforce development and vocational education and training.
To celebrate 15 years of sports cooperation, the delegation will also visit the DBL Academy Pakuwon, which aims to develop and support future leaders.
With the help of four-time Olympian and Wildcats legend Andrew Vlahov, the academy connects with youth across almost all provinces in Indonesia and regularly sends players to compete and learn in Australia.
International education is a priority sector for job creation and the diversification of the State's economy.
The WA Government's mission to Indonesia strengthens links in this area and highlights the importance of training, skills and workforce development, and international education for mutual economic development.
As stated by Premier Roger Cook:
"For over three decades, Western Australia and East Java have enjoyed a special sister-state relationship, which is being celebrated and strengthened with this visit.
"This is an opportunity to outline ways we can develop closer economic and cultural ties, especially in the areas of workforce development, training, upskilling, international education and creative industries to support jobs and boost our local economy.
"The WA Government is excited to explore the emerging opportunities that benefit both the State and Indonesia as we diversify and strengthen the WA economy."
As stated by International Education Minister David Templeman:
"Under the sister-state agreement, WA's relationship with East Java supports opportunities in international education, student support, research and VET.
"This visit has allowed us to learn more about and identify new ways we can work together with our partners in Indonesia.
"Through our education exchanges, deep links and understanding can continue to be built between the people of Indonesia and WA."
