The objects of the Foundation are to:

support a professorial chair for the study of Indonesia, named in honour of Herb Feith and promote a range of educational activities, including

• study, research, teaching and other educational programs
• skills training and experiential learning
• educational exchange
• public lectures, debates and speaking tours
• workshops, seminars and conferences
• cultural activities in literature, dance, music, film making, painting and other arts
• support for writing for educational purposes
• publication and promotion of educational works

Why do Australian ‘public’ universities need to seek funds from the community? Monash Vice-Chancellor Richard Larkins explains.