| Opening of Meeting Bob
Caiola opened the meeting with Ken Grant facilitating and
David Magson taking the minutes.
Attendance & New People
Please see attached.
News
Each Group gave a news update significant items were as follows
:
Friends of Bali: Lawrence Blair and Mitchell
Wilenchik advised that the proposed concert had support from
3 minister and was now proposed to be a Woodstock type event
with up to 400: 500,000 people. The scheduled date was July/August
2003. Proposed seed money was $100k and the full cost expected
to be about $6M. A Board of Directors is to be formed from
the most viable and transparent organizations to determine
where the funds raised will go.
Parum Samigita: the Coordination Center
is now up and running thanks to the generosity of Stephen
Palmer above Quicksilver in Jl. Legian. She urged organization
and individuals to sign and fax the consent letter and also
asked for donations.
Family Support Database
Graeme Stevens gave an update on progress with the Database
and presented a set of protocols to govern its use. These
protocols were agreed by acclaim from the floor. Copies of
the protocol are available from Graeme (see attached e-mail
address). Graeme then called for organizations to suggest
3 Directors to govern the use of the Database. Graeme and
Mark Keatinge (YKIP) were then suggested and accepted. There
remains room for one more organization to put a name forward.
Graeme concluded by requesting organizations to read the protocol
and to commit themselves as Data Associates or Affiliates.
He will report back to the next meeting.
Sub Committees
The Group then split into the following sub-committees
- Education
- Financial/Family Assistance
- Counseling
- Medical Immediate
- Medical Long Term
- Environment
- Economic Recovery
- General Public Awareness
Each Committee then reported back. Their Minutes are below
and form an integral part of this minutes.
- Education Sub Committees
Attended by:
Mark Propert - Rotary Club of Nusa Dua
Mark Keatinge - YKIP- Bali Children's Fund
Endrarto Budiadi - Yayasan KIDS
Sara Pramana - Yayasan KIDS
Ibu Lala - Yayasan Ibu Peduli Bali
Both Rotary Club of Nusa Dua and YKIP- Bali Children's
Fund expressed their support for the fieldwork being done
by Yayasan KIDS, and both committed to pursuing the funding
for the education of the children. It was clearly pointed
out to KIDS that indirect payments, such as insurance
policies (Balita) could not be supported by us although
they may want to approach commercial sponsors for these.
We will be giving financial aid directly to all children
of victims (killed or disabled) as direct payments to
schools, bookshops, clothing suppliers etc. We will not
be passing that financial aid through a third party such
as KIDS or even the families of the children. KIDS together
with Indonesian schoolteacher members of YKIP-BCF will
be supplying us with data for payments from personal visits
to the children and their families. Yayasan KIDS committed
to sharing their database with the BRG Family Relief Database.
- Family Assistance Sub Committees
Minute not available at time of printing
- Counseling Sub Committees
Attended by:
Bob Caiola : IMC
Sura Oka : IMC
Elizabeth Magson - YKIP
IMC has began to implement the first two months activities
which will include:
- Counseling
- Public awareness campaign
- Hot line information service
Counseling activities are a response for post trauma
stress disorder (PTSD) that has developed in the community
after the bomb blast. This physiologic problem is the
excess of the shock tragedy that impacts the communities
as direct and indirect victims.
IMC has deployed an expatriate expert psychiatrist Dr.
Len Lambert and several counselors to do mental health
counseling for the expatriate population who were affected
by the bombing. This activity is taking place 5-days a
week at BIMC clinic in Kuta. Over 18 consultations have
been provided so far. Currently an expatriate psychologist
from Australia has taken the place of Dr. Lambert. Dr.
Lambert will continue to provide medical supervision with
the psychologist councilor who is based at BIMC.
For Indonesian and Balinese citizens our national health
mental team consisting of several psychiatrists, a medical
doctor and social worker) are and will be working on the
ground to assist in counseling sessions and consultations
for those in need. We will work together through the Banjar
and community leaders in Kuta and the surrounding areas
as needed.
IMC is also building a public awareness and media campaign
for Indonesians and we will initiate a program in the
communities, to assist in any related psychological problems
the people have developed. These activities will be implemented
by the following methods: Radio spots and radio talk shows,
television interactive talk shows, newspaper advertising,
brochures and leaflets. IMC will work together with NGO’s
and other groups such as YKIP and their puppet show to
pass the word about free mental health appointments that
are being offered at the IMC office. Several social workers
will be trained to assist the caller to determine there
needs and for making appointments.
YKIP has sponsored a Wayang Kulit that deals with the
symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in relation
to the recent bombing. The dalang is I Made Sidia of Bona
(son of Made Sija) with assistance from Rucina Ballinger.
The film is to be shown in banjar and on TV with explanations
from psychiatrist. YKIP will work with IMC to ensure there
is no duplication of effort. Funding was supplied by USAid.
- Medical Immediate Sub Committees
A discussion group on immediate medical concerns was formed.
- This discussion group included Dr. Injil Abu Bakar
MD, Dan EMT, Frank (Bali Hati), Peter Ryan (Perth Fundraiser)
and myself. Follow up care of the burn victims was discussed
at length. A group of 4 volunteer nurses from AUS, N.Z
and the USA have been identified, and are now working
with a Dr. Bondan and Dr. Rubiono under the Bali Hati
foundation. Frank suggested that a medical co-ordinator
and 2 local nurses be hired to continue this program
once the expatriate nurses have left. Dr. Injil has
been elected for this position, and a further meeting
between the nurses, Dr’s and Frank will take place
at a later date.
- Medical supplies are generally overstocked, excepting
specific items that will be requested as they are needed.
Elizabeth Magson had informed us that according to a
ruling by Departemen Kesehatan that no other shipments
of medicines are to be received by airport authorities.
Any further req’s for supplies will be carried
in personal luggage, and Peter has kindly offered to
inform Garuda and Qantas airlines that no further shipments
should leave Australia without the consent of the Indonesian
Government.
- The pharmaceutical warehouse that has been at the
Mitrais store, will be moved to Sanglah Hospital at
the end of the week. Elizabeth still has req. forms.
Should further supplies be needed for treatment of the
victims please req. to Sanglah store.
- The formation of the MCVT team was discussed, and
while Red Cross and SAR teams are also working on improving
medical emergency response it was recognized that as
MCVT members would be situated in various posts in the
community they would be able to respond immediately
in emergencies. The MCVT team will have a high expatriate
membership, there by facilitating communication with
foreign victims. Dan has suggested that we may be able
to get some support from the American Paramedic associations,
and he is writing an articles in EMT (USA) magazine
ti support our cause. Some supplies will be requested
from the current warehouse, and financial assistance
will be requested from YKIP to purchase other eqp.
- 4 MCVT kits have already been created at Bali International
School, These Kits have been created for use at the
school should there be a need, however they will be
released into areas of immediate need should catastrophe
occur else where. These kits are manned by myself and
school Nurse Surya. The teachers and staff will receive
basic training re : use of these kits before the holidays.
Other schools have demonstrated interest in this program.
A public notice has been placed in the Bali Advertiser (space
donated by B.A) calling for qualified medical/first aid
volunteers. A good response has been received, and a meeting
to discuss eqp. Needs, MCVT qualification/registration and
a communication tree will take place in the near future.
- Medical Long Term Sub Committees
Present
| Organization |
Name |
e-mail |
Phone |
| AusAid |
Rani Noerhadhie |
rani_noerhadhie@ausaid.gov.au |
(62 21) 2550 5563 |
| BIWA |
Fransisca Topan |
Sisca-inge@indo.net.id |
0812 382 9061 |
| IDEP/Bali Hati |
Graeme Stevens |
Gstevens@indosat.net.id |
0816 299 506 |
| Red Cross (Aus) |
Lyn Mclennan |
arcbali@indo.net.id |
(0361) 490 344, 0812 466 7443 |
| Red Cross (PMI) |
Priyo |
|
|
| YKIP |
David Magson |
David.magson@mitrais.com |
(0361) 755 025, 0818 356 139 |
Decisions and Actions
At this stage the group shared information only and has
yet to determine how they might work together.
Discussion
- Red Cross
The Australian Red Cross and PMI are working together.
A rapid response team has been deployed to assess need
and two Australian Red Cross officials will be located
in Bali for 6 months (Lyn and one other). The following
projects will be undertaken.
- Emergency Services and response capabilities
- A mid stage disaster recovery plan will be
created for the 9 branches of PMI in Bali to
create a Rapid Response Team.
- There will be a Community Based Disaster program
to increase public awareness.
- Three Ambulances will be purchased for PMI.
- Improvements To Sanglah Medical Facilities
- The Blood Bank at Sanglah will be upgraded.
- Community Health
- Red Cross may fund a TB eradication program
through the John Fawcett Foundation (using the
dots system).
- Red Cross is considering the funding of HIV
and life skills awareness programs and is talking
with the relevant Government agencies).
- AusAid
AusAid contributed A$300,000 towords immediate aid.
This included funding trauma counseling through the
IMC, working with Denas Kesehatan on a plan to deal
with donated medicines and training in capacity building.
AusAid had also deployed a rapid response team lead
by Ross Sutton to assess overall medical needs. His
report may be available on a restricted distribution
basis. The following projects will be undertaken to
the approximate value of A$2M.
- Improvement To Sanglah Medical Facilities
- A Hospital Management Specialist will be seconded
to Sanglah for 3-6 months. The terms of reference
for this assignment are still being finalized
but this is likely to start in late December
early January.
- Details are also being finalized but a design
team will be put in place to look at upgrading
the burns/trauma and other facilities.
- BIWA
Biwa is concerned about the status and treatment of
October 12th Victims discharged into the community.
From this they have conceived the following long-term
medical goal.
- Improvement To Rehabilitation Services
- BIWA wishes to place this on the agenda of
the sub-committee and intend to be active in
this area.
- YKIP
A group of Rotarians, business people, senior members
of the Bali Medical fraternity and most of the foreign
consular officials created YKIP in the aftermath of
October 12th. YKIP's mission is to improve the medical
and hospital facilities in Bali as a tribute to the
victims of the tragedy. YKIP will work with any group
to do this and has so far been active in the handling
of donated medicines (with AusAid and IMC) and in trauma
counseling (wayang kulit) with IMC. YKIP has raised
$88,000 in donations including $25,000 from USAid. Areas
of interest to YKIP are as follows:
- Emergency Services and response capabilities
- A YKIP representative (Kim Patra) reported
back to the main NGO group (from the immediate
medical sub-committee) on initiatives being
taken to train volunteers in first aid and on
the deployment of first aid kits.
- Training of Medical Personnel
- YKIP are planning a program of work in this
area with the Dean of the Medical School and
the Director of Sanglah.
- Improvements to Sanglah Medical Facilities
- YKIP wished to be active in this area would
like to keep in contact with the AusAid teams
to see if there are any projects identified
to which they might contribute.
- IDEP
Yayasan IDEP has been active in community projects for
some years and has skills to offer in train the trainer
and media. As a consequence of the experience of members
during the crisis they wished to be further involved
in long-term medical improvements as follows:
- Emergency Services and response capabilities
- Graeme distributed a concept paper on crisis
response centers which can be obtained from
him directly.
- Environment Sub Committees
Minutes of the Environmental Group: sub committee of Bali
Reconstruction Group
Those present included representatives of the following
groups:
Ys.VISNU,Ys. IDEP,BIWA ,Ys. GUS ,Ys. LINK ,ADVENTURE TOURS,PARUMGITA
(Ibu Peduli ),YKIP
(A more detailed list of individuals was compiled by Richard
Flax of Ys.GUS )
After brief introductions the group discussed;
Why existing waste disposal facilities and methods are
not effective?
Some causes where pinpointed as being lack of awareness
,lack of facilities ,non implementation of existing successful
models, on enforcement of laws for environmental protection
( such as burning plastics)
The necessity of working with local communities in every
Banjar was mentioned as being the only way to deal with
the roots of the problem that is a lack of awareness.
This combined with a nationwide school program would accomplish
education for all age groups.
Media was seen as a major support in the education process
to include, commercials, films, documentaries and articles
using T.V., Radio, Newspapers.
To illustrate this need Ys. LINK mentioned a common view
of villagers is that cleaning up plastic around "obyek
pariwisata "(tourist attractions) is "something the government
wants us to do for tourists " rather than realizing the
underlying good to the community.
The pros and cons of centralized versus de-centralized
waste disposal.
Rather than moving all waste to a few Central locations
in view of Ys Visnu field studies as much as 70-80% waste
is organic and would be better dealt with more locally.
The cost effectiveness of larger facility was brought
up, and different approaches to Urban versus Rural locations.
There was group consensus on the urgent need for support
on a Government Level especially including proper management
of rubbish Tips and enforcing laws on Waste disposal and
Emission controls.
Water issues and the importance of cleaning the watershed
from the mountains to the sea was part of everyone's vision
.Ys GUS talked from the perspective of the enthusiastic
surfer who used to tell friends back in Australia how
wonderful the beaches in Bali are! Now these same surfies
find the beaches in Aus.to be much more pristine, while
sadly the oceans here are contaminated with rubbish, E.Coli
, etc.*
In brief to sum up there was a consensus that the Biosphere
of Bali had to be handled as a whole (not just as small
pilot projects) in order for environmental clean up to
be successful and that this would also have immense benefits
for the health of society on all levels physically socially
and economically.
The need to work together was affirmed plus the fact
that most of us had been involved in these issues for
many years.
The meeting was so short that the group barely had time
to discuss strategies so we decided to meet in a weeks
time at the newly formed co-ordination center in Legian.
- Economic Recovery Sub Committees
- After a brief discussion, the group decided to change
its focus to "Community Outreach." This would appear
to be more appropriate for the needs that the group
were discussing.
- The group quickly found that they had more Questions”
than “Answers.”
- Hopefully the community and government have learned
through this tragedy that Bali can no longer survive
on only one major industry. Bali needs to begin to look
at achieving a “Balance” between three different
sources of employment: Tourism, Home Industry and Agribusiness.
- All individuals in Tourism need to be aware of the
seriousness of the potential unemployment problem Bali
will face in the first quarter of 2003. Needs and Resources
in this area must be addressed immediately.
- A large scale PR campaign needs to be started to begin
to bring tourist back to Bali. Because of the large
amount of funding needed, it is imperative that the
National Government be involved.
- For short and medium term goals, Government and NGO
Grants need to be pursued for the purpose of supporting
small businesses and training (upgrading and/or new
skills) unemployed individuals. It should be noted that
any program should include a “living stipend”
for individuals while they are learning/training.
- Encourage all employers to continue to keep their
staff on their payrolls.
- General Public Awareness Sub Committees
NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY 11TH DECEMBER
6 PM RADISSON |
