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BALI RECOVERY GROUP
5TH NGO COORDINATION MEETING
Radisson Hotel: 26th November 6PM
Opening of Meeting
Bob Caiola opened the meeting with Ken Grant facilitating and David Magson taking the minutes.
Attendance & New People
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.
The Group then split into the following sub-committees
1. Education
2. Financial/Family Assistance
3. Counseling
4. Medical Immediate
5. Medical Long Term
6. Environment
7. Economic Recovery
8. General Public Awareness
Each Committee then reported back. Their Minutes are below and form an integral part of this minutes.
1. 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.
2. Family Assistance Sub Committees
3. 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.4. 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.
5. Medical Long Term Sub Committees
| Organization |
Name |
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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 |
0816 299 506 |
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| Red Cross (Aus) |
Lyn Mclennan |
arcbali@indo.net.id |
(0361) 490 344, 0812 466 7443 |
| Red Cross (PMI) |
Priyo |
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| YKIP |
David Magson |
David.magson@mitrais.com |
(0361) 755 025, 0818 356 139 |
At this stage the group shared information only and has yet to determine how they might work together.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
6. 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.
7. Economic Recovery Sub Committees
1. 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.
2. The group quickly found that they had more Questions” than “Answers.”
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Encourage all employers to continue to keep their staff on their payrolls.
8. General Public Awareness Sub Committees
Minute not available at time of printing.
NEXT MEETING: Wednesday 11th December: 6 PM RADISSON.
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