Summary

The Bali Memorial Package (BMP) was developed in early 2003 following the bomb blasts that occurred in Bali on 12 October 2002

Description

Following the bomb blasts that occurred in Bali on 12 October, 2002 a total of 202 lives were lost, including 91 Australians. Hundreds of local citizens and foreign visitors were also seriously injured and required treatment for numerous injuries, including severe life threatening burns and shrapnel wounds. This tragic event received extensive international media coverage, and it became clear that the Balinese emergency response services, and the hospital and health services, were unable to cope effectively with such a disaster. The shock of this event was significant in Indonesia, Australia and many other countries around the world.

The Australian Government wanted to move quickly to try and assist Indonesia by offering aid to help strengthen the health services in Bali. It also wanted to provide the aid in such a way that it would be a memorial to those Australians who lost their lives. As a rapid response was required, AusAID officers in Indonesia set about developing a package of activities to meet the Australian Government requirements. As time was of the essence, AusAID officers were not always able to follow the usual detailed assistance planning methodology.

Situation analysis of the functioning and potential for the Australia Bali Memorial Eye Centre (ABMEC). [PDF 254KB]Situation analysis of the functioning and potential for the Australia Bali Memorial Eye Centre (ABMEC). [DOC 418KB]

View the Bali Memorial Package - Independent Completion Report
View the Management response to the Independent Evaluation of Bali Memorial Package