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Ida Palaloi has asked me to forward the following media release.
Leonie
MEDIA RELEASE
The Indonesian Consul General in Sydney, Mr. Wardana was pleased by the
response to the tsunami disaster from the Australian people and government who
made an overwhelming contribution to nations affected by the tragedy, including
Indonesia.
He said he deeply appreciated the generosity of Australians and welcomed the
willingness of local authorities in Sydney to
assist the relief effort in Indonesia.
He also paid tribute to the response from the Indonesian community, who
collected donations through the Indonesia Tsunami Appeal Committee.
Since the establishment of the ITA Committee on 29 December 2004, it
has raised a total of A$ 64,121.85 (as of 20 January 2005). Ms. Siti Sofia
Sudarma, the coordinator of the committee, said she is expecting more donations
from upcoming events, and at the end of January 2005 the first disbursement of
money will go to charity organizations in Indonesia
to help the people affected by the tsunami in Aceh and North
Sumatra as they rebuild in the wake of the disaster.
Indonesia was the worst nation hit by the tsunami.
The death toll has reached more than 166,320 in the provinces of Nanggroe Aceh
Darussalam and North Sumatra and it may be some time before more
definite numbers are known. To assist those in dire circumstances, the
Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia and the Indonesian community in Sydney have formed a
committee; the Indonesia Tsunami Appeal comprised of a cross-section of
community representatives, including students, business people, teachers and
the broader community on the whole.
The committee’s term of reference is to raise funds to assist
victims of tsunami disaster in Indonesia;
and will operate for the following three months. To facilitate donations, a
trust account has been opened by the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia,
Sydney. The
details of the trust account are as follows:
Account Name: Indonesia
Tsunami Appeal
Account Number: 06-2198 10420345 (Commonwealth Bank)
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Please
fax a deposit slip (with address & details) to the Committee on 02 9349
6854, by mail or email, so an official receipt could be sent to donors.
Committee Contact
details are as follows:
Ms. Siti Sofia Sudarma (Coordinator)
Consulate
General of the Republic of Indonesia, Sydney
236-238 Maroubra Road, Maroubra NSW 2035, AUSTRALIA
Phone: (02) 9344 9933. Direct: (02) 8347 6809
Fax. (02) 9349 6854
Email: committee@indonesiatsunamiappeal.com
Website:
www.indonesiatsunamiappeal.com
Please note that the Committee also gratefully accepts any offers of
donations in-kind, especially medicine, baby food and milk, bottled water,
cotton, generators, tents, mosquito nets.
Donations will be acknowledged and a receipt issued. A public accountant
will be invited to audit the trust to ensure the monies are channeled
responsibly and in a transparent manner.
Coming up events:
Benefit concert. “Waves to Awareness: When we have
to ask Why.” The Indonesia Tsunami Appeal Committee proudly presents a
benefit concert that will be held at Paddington
Town Hall Friday 21st
January 2005. Doors open at 7.30pm, show starts at 8.30pm organized by the
Indonesian Students Association. In addition to being a benefit concert to
raise funds for the Acehnese and North Sumatran victims of the Tsunami
disaster, Waves to Awareness also presents an opportunity for reflection,
remembrance, hope and healing through music, dance and spoken word.
Entertainment on the night will include Sista Native, Suara Indonesia Dancers,
Rhythm Hunters, Tommee and the Neighbourhood, and many more accompanied by a 14
piece Contemporary Indonesian Orchestra and choir. There will also be visual
presentation by Indonesian film students.
As a thank you to the people who have donated so generously, Garuda
Airlines has also donated one return ticket to Bali
as a raffle prize, which includes accommodation from Garuda Orient Holidays.
Don't miss this opportunity to show your support for the victims of the Asian
Tsunami disaster. The event is supported by City of Sydney Council. Tickets $10, VIP $ 100. BYO
cushion. Candles for sale on the night. For tickets and information please
contact Andri Hendrawan 0438 988 882 or Anita Meiruntu 0415 680 868. For media
enquiries or interviews please contact Anita 0415 680 868
Corporate Australia Cares
The Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Sydney, the
Indonesian Community leaders of Sydney, the Indonesian Community Council,
Australian Indonesian Business Council and supported by the Australian Chinese
Charity Foundation are hosting a corporate gathering to fundraise for the
victims of the Tsunami.
All donations from this event shall be going Indonesia
through Care Australia. The function
will be held as follows:
Date : 9th February 2005
Time : 12:00 pm for 12:30pm. Finish 2:00 pm
Venue : Parliament House, Macquarie
Street, Sydney NSW
2000
Cost : $ 100 per luncheon ticket
RSVP : 31st January 2005
Contact : Yoen Yahya on 02 8347 6809
In addition to the types of sponsorship indicated, the Committee also
welcomes silent donations.
