Australia India Youth Dialogue

Australia India Youth Dialogue Delegate

Applications are now open for the inaugural Australia India Youth Dialogue (AIYD) to be held in India in January 2012. The AIYD presents the premier youth and young professional's conference dedicated to the Australia - India relationship.

The inaugural Australia India Youth Dialogue will be hosted at the end of January 2012, in New Delhi and Mumbai. During the AIYD conference, influential speakers will present their perspective on issues that affect the Australia India relationship, and participants will have the opportunity to engage with these speakers on a face-to-face basis.

Participants will also be encouraged to discuss possible outcomes to concerns that exist in Australia and India and it is intended that these outcomes will be delivered to the Australian and Indian Governments, as well as relevant government bodies and institutions, including the Australia India Council, Australia India Institute and other research and dialogue partners.

The Steering Committee of the AIYD is seeking applications from Australian and Indian nationals, who at the time of the inaugural conference (January 2012) will be between 18-35 years of age and share a strong interest in regional affairs and leadership in their respective fields.

For all successful applicants, all costs associated with the AIYD including flights, transfers, accommodation and meals during the conference will be covered. We will not be providing stipends for personal use.

Applications close on 18 November 2011 at 5:00 pm Indian Standard Time and 11:00 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time. For latest updates visit the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TheAIYD and visit our website www.aiyd.org.

For more information regarding applications please copy and paste this into your web browser: http://www.aiyd.org/index.php?page_id=69 

Who is AIYD?

The Australia India Youth Dialogue (AIYD) will create of a formal dialogue between the youth of Australia and India. The establishment of the dialogue will provide a sustainable platform for the young leaders of Australia and India to come together and foster a strong partnership between the two countries.

The AIYD will explore new opportunities in the Australia-India relationship by bringing together the expertise and knowledge of both countries coupled with the goals and aspirations of future leaders of both nations. By facilitating discussions about economic, political, cultural, social and environmental issues facing both Australia and India, the AIYD will empower young leaders in both countries to collaborate with each other, share ideas and innovations with a view to building sustainable long-term relationships with each other.

For more information please visit our website (www.aiyd.org), or email enquiries@aiyd.org.