[Indonesian_open] FW: Australia Indonesia Association Spring Fair

[Wittman, Leonie]

Leonie Wittman

Chief Learning Design Officer

Learning Design and Resource Development

Centre for Learning Innovation

 

51 Wentworth Road, Strathfield NSW 2135
Ph: 61 2 9715 8263  Fax: 61 2 9715 8279
Email: leonie.wittman at det.nsw.edu.au

www.cli.nsw.edu.au
 

NSW Department of Education and Training

-----Original Message-----
From: KJRI Sydney [mailto:infokjri at gmail.com] 
Sent: Thursday, 4 October 2007 12:07 PM
To: KJRI Sydney
Subject: Australia Indonesia Association Spring Fair

Australia Indonesia Association (AIA) Inaugural 'Spring Fair'
Wisma Indonesia, 25 Kent Rd, Rose Bay
11am to 4pm, Saturday,  27 October 2007
All proceeds to the Bali Hati School, Ubud, Bali

The Australia Indonesia Association (AIA) intends to give families a
complete sensory experience of the delights of Indonesia at its first
'Spring Fair' to be held between 11am and 4pm on Saturday, 27 October
2007.  Cultural performances will include Balinese dance, a Gamelan
performance and other performances. There will also be a Gamelan
workshop and an opportunity to buy one of the Gamelan instruments, the
Gangsa.

While the cultural performances and workshop are included in the cost
of entry --- it's by donation --- there will be stalls selling a
variety of goods and crafts, as well as delicious  Indonesian food. In
fine Australian tradition there will also be raffles and a silent
auction with the opportunity to win a fabulous prize or snap up a
bargain. Prizes have been generously donated by Ascot Teak, That Bali
Shop, Coffee School, Bali Garden, Buddha Belly, Moss River, Bali in
Profile, Batu Collections, Ritz Cinema, Bad Back Shop, SDLR Hair &
Beauty, Asoho, and Rainbows for Children, among others. Netfare Travel
has also generously donated a return ticket to Bali.  Those planning a
trip to Bali can bid for accommodation at the Warwick Ibah Luxury
Villas and Puri Saraswati Bungalows, treatments from Spa Hati and Bali
Botanica, as well as a dining voucher from Enak Warung Restaurant, all
in Ubud.

President of the AIA, Eric de Haas said 'The AIA, with the support of
the Indonesian Consulate and the Indonesian Australian Women's
Association (IAWA) and other Indonesian community organisations, is
delighted to be organizing this fair to raise money for educational
resources for Bali Hati School in Ubud. As entry will be by way of
donation, we hope everyone will be generous. The AIA recently
celebrated its 62nd anniversary of promoting "people to people"
contact between Indonesia and Australia. We work with other
associations to foster cultural and social ties within our local
communities and with communities in Indonesia. As organizations we
support projects both here and in Indonesia. Working together on
something as rewarding as this project is also most enjoyable, and we
are always keen to welcome and involve new members.'

Bali Hati's representative in Australia, Paulette Kay, said  'We're
most grateful to the AIA for taking on this project, to the Consulate
for their support of it, and to the sponsors who have donated such
wonderful prizes. Ms Kay described Bali Hati School as 'a primary
school, operated by the Bali Hati Foundation, catering for
approximately 128 children, primarily the children of the poor. The
school's 2006 graduating class, its first since opening in 1999, was
ranked No. 1 in Ubud, with SDN 6 School, Mas, where the children sit
their exams.   In July 2007 the students did even better and were
ranked No.1 in Bali. We're very proud of them and their teachers.'  As
Bali Hati School is an independent school with few full-fee-paying
students, the foundation relies on profits from its own Spa Hati as
well as donations, sponsorships and events, such as this AIA Spring
Fair, to meet continuing operational costs. The work of the Bali Hati
Foundation was recognised by the Balinese and Indonesian governments
in 2005 when it was awarded the 'Most Outstanding Social Foundation'
in Indonesia, particularly in the field of education.

The AIA Spring Fair is being held in the garden of 'Wisma Indonesia',
25 Kent Road, Rose Bay.

RSVP by 24 October appreciated --- catering purposes only re adequate
food stall supplies. As there is limited parking in Kent Road, it's
suggested that people park at Lyne Park on New South Head Road.
Enquiries & RSVPs: Sheri 9267 3633; on 27th October: 0414 625 740
Please also visit www.balihati.org,
www.australia-indonesia-association.com

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Information Section
Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia
236 Maroubra Road
Maroubra NSW 2035
Tel. (61 2) 9344 9933