Daftar Sbmptn – The Pati Regency Government (Pemkab) received a visit from the Australian Consul General for East and Central Java, Mr. Glenn, in the Pringgitan Room of the Pati Regency Hall on Wednesday (11/19/2025). Mr. Glenn was welcomed by the Deputy Regent of Pati, Risma Ardhi Chandra.
Deputy Regent Chandra stated that this meeting was the first step in exploring strategic collaboration between the Australian Government and the Pati Regency Government, particularly in the field of education.
Chandra stated that the dialogue, which lasted approximately one and a half hours, was quite productive and opened up many opportunities for cooperation, particularly related to human resource development through higher education.
“Today, we have the Australian Consul General for East and Central Java, Mr. Glenn. Mr. Glenn has been shopping for Bakaran Batik and has been touring Pati. We spoke for almost an hour and a half to discuss cooperation and areas where the Australian Government and the Pati Regency Government can collaborate, particularly in education,” Chandra said.
He added that Mr. Glenn also expressed his commitment to returning to Pati to provide further information on further study opportunities for students and the Pati community.
“Mr. Glenn is ready to come to Pati again. He will visit campuses in Pati Regency to give lectures and provide information on postgraduate education, postgraduate and doctoral scholarships in Pati Regency,” he added.
Meanwhile, Mr. Glenn expressed his delight at visiting Pati for the first time. He sees great potential in Pati Regency to strengthen relations with Australia, particularly in the field of human resource development.
“I am very pleased to be in Pati. I started in Surabaya last year. This is my first time visiting Pati, but in the future I will return to discuss the relationship between Australia and Central Java, particularly Pati Regency, with the Deputy Regent of Pati,” he said.
Australia has once again demonstrated its commitment to strengthening international relations in the education sector, this time by establishing a strategic partnership with Pati Regency, Central Java. This collaboration is expected to open new opportunities for improving the quality of education, developing teaching staff, and providing access to more advanced learning technology for students and schools in the region.
This partnership plan emerged after representatives from Australian educational institutions conducted a working visit to Pati Regency. During the meeting, the two parties discussed potential collaborations that could encompass various programs, ranging from teacher training and curriculum strengthening, student exchanges, and assistance with technology-based educational facilities.
Several Australian officials stated that this partnership is part of a long-term commitment to supporting improvements in the quality of education in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia. Pati Regency was chosen because it is considered to have significant potential for human resource development, particularly through its continuously transforming education programs.
The Australian government believes that access to quality education needs to be expanded to the regions. With the support of technology, a modern curriculum, and professional teaching staff, students in Pati Regency will have greater opportunities to develop academic abilities and future skills.
Meanwhile, the Pati Regency Government has welcomed this partnership plan. They believe that international cooperation is crucial for accelerating improvements in the quality of regional education. With support from Australia, various schools in Pati will have the opportunity to strengthen their digital-based learning systems and align their curricula with global competency needs.
One of the main focuses of this partnership is teacher training. Australia offers a program to improve the competency of educators through workshops, seminars, experience exchanges, and intensive training involving education experts from renowned institutions.
Through this program, teachers in Pati Regency are expected to master modern learning methods that focus on creativity, collaboration, and the use of technology in the teaching process. This approach is considered crucial for facing the increasingly digital and competitive world of education.
In addition to teacher training, Australia also offers assistance with learning technology such as digital devices, interactive learning platforms, and support for the development of language and science laboratories. These facilities are expected to better prepare schools in Pati to face the challenges of technology-based education.