Award Categories
| Enrolled at an Australian university or TAFE | |
| Under 35 years old | |
| Australian citizen or permanent resident | |
| Not a native Indonesian speaker |
5 - 6 minutes
$1,000
The theme for NAILA 2026 is ‘Celebrations’. Applicants may choose to present a speech on this year’s theme by answering the question.
Tema NAILA di tahun 2026 adalah ‘Perayaan’. Peserta dapat menyampaikan pidato yang berkaitan dengan tema tahun ini dengan menjawab pertanyaan.
Achievement standard
| Demonstrate an awareness of the relationship between culture and language | |
| Communicate proficiently in Indonesian through speaking, listening, reading and writing at levels commensurate with the language exit point from the major | |
| Apply translation skills at the para-professional level | |
| Demonstrate a critical approach to the reading of translated texts | |
| Understand common journalistic styles and be able to translate them into the appropriate register in English | |
| Explain theoretical issues related to translation and interpreting | |
| Show an understanding of the role of the translator and interpreter in local and global communication | |
| Utilise independent research skills exploiting both Indonesian and English sources | |
| Express themselves well in a formal or informal register, appropriate to the situation and to the people to whom one is speaking | |
| Read and understand newspapers and other texts in Indonesian | |
| Engage with authentic Indonesian language media | |
| Write in Indonesian in the appropriate style using the correct grammar and the vocabulary appropriate to the genre, contents and audience |
Why is maintaining tradition and annual celebrations important to sustaining culture?
Mengapa menjaga tradisi dan perayaan tahunan penting untuk mempertahankan keberlangsungan budaya?
To what extent are some traditions ‘outdated’ and unfit for modern times?
Sejauh mana beberapa tradisi dianggap “ketinggalan zaman” dan tidak lagi sesuai dengan perkembangan zaman modern?
Our experienced judges will be marking video entries based on the following criteria:
Content and Structure (15/50)
Vocabulary and Grammar (10/50)
Delivery (10/50)
Audience Awareness/Enthusiasm (5/50)
Clarity of Expression (10/50)
Participants can also download the comprehensive Marking Criteria.