This study tries to explain the communication pattern of Indonesian
students in Australia when using WhatsApp (WA) group, adhering to the Uses and
Gratification theory. Utilizing a cross-sectional approach, this participatory study
took data from a WA group dedicated to post-graduate students in Australia with
financial support from a specific scholarship (L). Data were collected by
categorizing WA posts which span from August 2019 to October 2019 and also
using online questionnaire distributed to the member of the group. The result of
the research provides an insight into how Indonesian students utilize and interacts
within the WA group. Findings show variance on how participants in the group
interact with another and how they value the importance of the platform
Keyword(s): WhatsApp, Uses and Gratification, Indonesian Diaspora, Australia