anzajkt Issue 3 2018
That's A Wrap! Featuring: Melbourne Cup Charity Brunch ANZA Christmas Parties Student Sponsorship Program 30th Anniversary Celebrations
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19 5 editor'snote 6 hotdates 7 president'smessage 8 anzaspotlight 8 Committee Look 10 Member Look: Ann-Marie Whittome Louise Kennedy activities 12 ANZA House Activities 14 First Aid Training @ ANZA by Fehintola Alabi 15 Finding Friends on the Fairways by Alison Gee
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20 sponsors look 16 A Chocolate Story: An Interview with Thierry Detournay 18 Thank yous
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27 2018 Life Member Honours: Michelle McCarthy
28 socialwelfare
36 A River Cruise Through Central Borneo by Monica Smith
38 aroundthedurian
28 38 ANZA Student Sponsorship Getting Fitter & Healthier in Program: 30th Anniversary 19 mainevent 2019 Celebrations 19 by Ashanthi Faskheev by Louise Kennedy Christmas Bazaar 40 30 by Michelle McCarthy Going Green in Jakarta Social Welfare ExtravagANZA 20 by Monica Smith by Louise Kennedy Melbourne Cup Brunch 32 42 lastnote by Monica Smith & Kerryn ANZA Social Welfare Program Filmer 42 by Ardva Boyes-Brewer 23 Top 10 Tips for Turning Over 34 destination ANZA Family Christmas Party a Greener Leaf in 2019 by Weslyna Griffith by Monica Smith 34 26 The Krakatoa Experience ANZA Member's Christmas by Ana Costas-Castro Lunch by Monica Smith
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Past Officer Vacant info@anzajakarta.com Marketing & Communications Manager Lauren Adams marketing@anzajakarta.com
Australian and New Zealand Association Jakarta A not-for-profit organisation, welcoming people of all nationalities Patrons Mr Gary Quinlan Australian Ambassador to Indonesia Dr Trevor Matheson New Zealand Ambassador to Indonesia
House Manager vacant info@anzajakarta.com Bazaar Coordinators Vacant bazaar@anzajakarta.com Annual Ball Coordinator Renee Clarke Emmaleen Murray ball@anzajakarta.com Melbourne Cup Coordinator Kerryn Filmer Fran Houtoulas melbcup@anzajakarta.com
Honorary Members Mrs Nuannit Matheson
ANZA House
ANZA Committee President Emmaleen Murray president@anzajakarta.com
+62 (0) 813 1535 7229
Vice President Kerryn Filmer vicepresident@anzajakarta.com Treasurer Lenka Proskova treasury@anzajakarta.com Secretary Alison Gee anzajakarta@gmail.com Social Welfare Director Ardva Boyes-Brewer socialwelfare@anzajakarta.com Sponsorship Team Michelle McCarthy, Rini Wulandari, and Hilda Johannsen sponsorship@anzajakarta.com Membership Coordinator vacant membership@anzajakarta.com
Open Monday – Friday Non-members 9am – 12pm Members 9am – 4pm
ANZA Café Open Monday – Friday Non-members 9am – 12pm Members 9am – 4pm
ANZA Berita Editor Monica Smith Michelle McCarthy anzaberita@anzajakarta.com Designer Michelle McCarthy Leah Silalahi Proofreaders Kerryn Filmer Contributors Kanako Ashizawa Fehintola Alabi Ardva Boyes-Brewer Ana Costas-Castro Rinaldy Chiango Thierry Detournay Ashanthi Faskheev Kerryn Filmer Alison Gee Weslyna Griffith Lisa Hartmann Louise Kennedy Michelle McCarthy Emmaleen Murray Susan Poku Monica Smith Ann-Marie Whittome Online Issue issuu.com/anzaberita ANZA Berita is published quarterly.
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editor'snote
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! The end of the year is busy. As an American, I celebrate Halloween and Thanksgiving, so late October to early January is a blur of fun and festivity. As a parent of kids at the Australian Independent School, Christmas aligns with the end of the school year. Anything I would expect to happen in May or June, now also happens in December. Fortunately, the southern hemisphere schedule also affords us a nice long lazy break to recover. There are so many great ANZA events at the end of the year—Melbourne Cup, the bazaar, Children’s Christmas party and the Member’s Christmas lunch. Such a nice time of year, too, to remember and support our educational and medical social welfare sponsorships. After the ANZA festivities end, the house closes, and most of us will take time off—soon to return with great stories of our travels over the holidays. Upon our return to Jakarta, I encourage you all to think about how ANZA can help you to acheive your new year’s resolutions. If you have fitness goals, try bootcamp. Maybe you’d like to try something new—try tennis, golf (pg. 15) or bridge. Or maybe you want to priortize family time—try ANZA playdate or swim classes (pg. 13 has list of our current activities - we welcome those who wish to start new activities at ANZA). Some of us may simply want to get out and experience more of Jakarta a little more—so keep up with our event schedule because we always have great evening events and activities (pg. 7 has our hotdates). If you want to make more of a difference in the world, join our social welfare committee (pg. 32) or volunteer to teach English. There are many ways that our organization can make our life in Jakarta better. There are many opportunities to make positive changes to our lives and our community. As we welcome in 2019 and all that is to come, be sure to take full advantage.
Sincerely, Monica Smith ANZA Berita Editor
Cover: ANZA Family Christmas Party Photo by: Rinaldy Chiango
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hotdates - January to March 2019
Saturday 26 January
Friday 8 February
Tuesday 12 February
Australia Day/ Waitangi Day BBQ
Social Welfare Garage Sale / Pasar Murah
Newcomer's Morning Tea
Location: ANZA House Time: TBC
Location: ANZA House Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm Pasar Murah: Sat 9 Feb from 7:00am
Location: ANZA House Time: 9:30am - 11:30am Hosted by Colliers International & SOS Medika
Thursday 14 February
Friday 22 February
Sunday 31 March
Valentines Bogan Bingo
Annual General Meeting
Kid's Easter Egg Hunt
Location: ANZA House Time: TBC
Location: ANZA House Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: ANZA House Time: TBC
Save the following dates in your diary and remember our morning tea is scheduled every Friday morning from 9:30am - 12pm at ANZA House
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For all event details, tickets and information please contact ANZA House between 9am 12pm Monday - Friday +62 (0)813 1535 7229
president'smessage
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT That is a wrap for 2018! It has been quite the year, my first as ANZA President. I would like to thank our volunteers and staff for their relentless energy and enthusiasm. Thank you to our sponsors, embassies, donors and partners for your continued support. We have packed in a lot of events throughout the year, and we will round it out with our annual Christmas celebrations. Our last coffee morning will be on Friday 15 December, and we will close ANZA House until Monday 6 January. We have some great events planned for 2019, starting with our annual Australia and Waitangi Day BBQ in January. Keep an eye on our website, Facebook page and member Enews for more details. Annual membership officially rolls over on January 1st, but we are currently offering an early bird discount, which new and renewing members can take advantage of. Members receive a number of benefits including preferential pricing to events and access to ANZA House activities. Speaking of house activities, we have a few open time slots. If you are interested in starting a new activity in 2019, then I am keen to hear from you. Past activity groups have included yoga, dancing, craft, mahjong, bridge. If you have a hobby or interest you would like to pursue, we can help find like-minded individuals. December traditionally signals another wave of departures and arrivals. For our friends moving onto new adventures, I wish you a smooth transition and to all the new arrivals, I invite you to come along to one of our regular coffee mornings, meet some friendly faces and find out about about all Jakarta has to offer. In the meantime, wishing all a very happy holiday season. See you in the New Year.
Emmaleen Murray ANZA President
We have many great activities hosted at ANZA House and many social welfare projects that we love to share. Stay updated with us and follow us at facebook.com/anzajkt
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anzaspotlight - committee look
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Except for President and Vice President, who must be Australian or New Zealanders, all of our committee positions are open to men and women of all nationalities. All of our committee positions are volunteer roles and are important to the effective running of ANZA. If you are interested in any of the positions below, please express your interest on the nominations board at ANZA House. All positions become vacant at the Annual General Meeting on 22 February 2019. Some positions are currently vacant and open for immediate application!! For more details, please visit: https://aanzaj.wildapricot.org/ANZA-Volunteer-Positions
President
Vice PresiDent
treasurer Social Welfare Director house manager
secretary
sponsorship
ANZA Ball Committee membership & house activities
marketing & communications
past officer
Melbourne Cup Committee
front desk volunteer coordinator
house event volunteers
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anzaspotlight - member look
Ann-Marie Whittome Member since 2017
Where are you from? Auckland, NZ
Why did you come to Jakarta? Who did you come with? My husband was offered a job here, which was too good to pass up. We came together almost 7 years ago. What was your first impression of Jakarta? Vast chaos! How did you learn about ANZA? My in-laws were expats in Jakarta for many years, and they had told us about their experiences with ANZA. What roles have you had within ANZA? Despite being in Jakarta a long time, I have only recently embraced ANZA since I had my son. Before that I was working full-time, and we didn’t live particularly close by. What ANZA activity have you enjoyed the most since you arrived? Wednesday playgroup and Friday coffee morning after Tiny Tunes have been amazing for me. It allowed me to meet other incredible mums and find some great friends after making the transition to motherhood. What is the most memorable ANZA event you have attended and why? We haven’t been to many yet, but really enjoyed the family Easter party with our toddler. In one word describe living in Jakarta: Humbling Where was the last great meal you had in Jakarta? Turkuaz on Jl. Senopati. It never disappoints. Where would we find you on a typical Sunday morning? Walking around the SCBD with my husband, whilst my son rides his bike on the closed roads, before seeking out a coffee. Any advice to a new arrival to Jakarta? Patience is essential, focus on the perks and positives to living here, dwelling on the negatives will make you miserable—nowhere is perfect. Learn some Indonesian—a little will take you a long way. Can you recommend a must see/do thing in Indonesia? Travel the country and/or learn to scuba dive—there is world renowned diving in Indonesia that’s very affordable and absolutely breathtaking! Can you recommend a great weekend trip? Bukit Lawang National Park just north of Medan in Sumatra. You can go and hike through the jungle to view Orangutans and then raft back down the river. Ujung Kulon National Park in West Java is also good, but maybe a long weekend is best.¿
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Louise Kennedy Member since 2006 ANZA Life Member
When and why did you move to Jakarta? I came to Jakarta in 2006 when my husband said he'd like to try working in Asia for a year or two...both he and I enjoy being here and are very lucky to still be here twelve years on. What are your favourite aspects about Jakarta life? I love the wide variety of everything and that really anything is possible if you have the right frame of mind! There is so much to do here, people are so friendly and welcoming, and the weather is lovely (I am comparing to the UK!).
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How did you find out about ANZA? I met a friendly Australian, of course! Actually, we agreed to join both ANZA and BWA together, but we came to ANZA first and rocked up on a Social Welfare meeting day, where we both volunteered for jobs within the first 30 minutes, so I'm afraid we never made it to BWA after all. In what ways do you participate in ANZA and has that changed throughout your membership time? To begin with, I just had a little toe in the water helping as a Coordinator for one project, an orphanage out in East Jakarta, which I visited just one day a month. Then I started volunteering on the Front Desk because they needed people, and although I am quite shy (really), that's the best way to get to meet people, as well as a great way to know what's going on. And after that, I somehow got involved with Student Sponsorship, which I love—it's the perfect mix of getting out and about and meeting people, and lots of lovely admin! What is the most surprising thing about your life in Jakarta? I thought I would be bored not working, but I've never been busier. I think it's better to volunteer and do something worthwhile so you have a reason to get up in the mornings, and by doing that, I have met lots of people and learned to do things I didn't think I would be able to do. What aspects of your life back home or at other host countries are most different from your life here? The traffic is the big one, I guess, but you need to be prepared for that and use the time spent travelling constructively and not get stressed about it. The day seems to start so early here too, I only discovered there was a 5 in the morning when I came here. And having people to help you—while I do appreciate it—I'm not very good at directing people; I do like to be more self sufficient. I think it's good to remember where you came from and that you will be returning at some point so not to get to used to it! But really the best attitude is to accept and enjoy Jakarta life when you are here, and appreciate home and all its familiar comforts when you are there.¿
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anzaspotlight - activities
ANZA HOUSE ACTIVITIES For more information please contact ANZA House on 0813 1535 7229 or info@anzajakarta.com
ANZA Play Group + Expectant Mums DAYS: Wednesday (weekly) Time: 9:30am - 12pm. Location: ANZA House
Bootcamp
Kids Swim Class
DAYS: Monday & Thursday (weekly) Time: 8:30am - 9:30am Location: ANZA House
DAYS: Monday (weekly) Time: From 9:30am Location: ANZA House
Contact: ANZA House to be added to Bootcamp whatsapp group
Golf DAYS: Wednesday Time: Contact group for time Location: varies Contact: ANZA House to be added to ANZA Golf whatsapp group
Contact: ANZA House
anzashop
Contact: ANZA House to register. Limited spots available.
Friday Coffee Morning DAYS: Friday (weekly) Time: 9:30am - 12pm Location: ANZA House Contact: ANZA House
Rusty Rackets Tennis DAYS: Wednesdays (weekly) Time: 8:00am - 10:00am Location: Complex 25, Kemang Timur Contact: ANZA House to be added to Tennis whatsapp group
Interested in starting a new activity? We have time slots available on weekdays for members who want to use ANZA House for regular group activities mahjong, bridge, book club, photography.
Contact president@ anzajakarta.com to discuss.
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Every Wednesday 1.45pm to 2.45pm
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By Fehintola Alabi, ANZA Member & First Aid Course Participant Photos by SOS Medika & Emmaleen Murray
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It’s never easy being away from home. And when you have little ones in Jakarta, sometimes it’s best to be aware and prepared in case of accident or injury. We are thankful to ANZA Silver Sponsors, SOS Medika, for offering our members and their staff an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of First Aid for infants and children. Bahasa SOS First Aid Course held at International SOS Cipete
English SOS First Aid Course
These trainings give our participants a chance for hands-on practice with infant and child CPR, choking, details of how to help a choking child and what to do in cases of bleeding wounds and burns. The course also teaches important skills on drowning management, a must have in this country. Common medical problems in children such as asthma management and dealing with severe allergic reactions are also covered.¿
Get hands-on experience with life size CPR dolls
ANZA offers International SOS first aid training in English and Bahasa once (or twice) a year, please register your interest at ANZA Front Desk.
is an ANZA SILVER SPONSOR. SOS Medika clinics in Indonesia are open 24/7. Visit bit.ly/sosmedika for more information.
anzaspotlight - activities
Never short of a caddy...
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Letting off steam
Always time for a quick snap
No, I promise that was just a practice swing...
Pondok Platoon
Finding Friends on the Fairways By Alison Gee, ANZA Secretary
I am writing this on my way to my penultimate golf day with ANZA golf. I should be at home packing boxes for our pending move, but the pull of the golf course is too strong to resist. To be honest, until we relocated to Jakarta, I was more of an occasional player—happy to have a hack around a course, but, unlike my husband, never too troubled by how well I played, or how long it has been since the last game! Two years on and I have definitely caught the bug. Initially I joined the ANZA golf team on my husband’s encouragement. He was very conscious of the impact I may feel, not working nearly every day, and wanted me to have a weekly distraction. Well, all I can say is that it has become so much more than that. Every Wednesday, I feel a sense of relief as we leave behind the hustle and bustle of Kemang, and head out towards greener pastures. ANZA Golf takes me to different courses each week; sometimes we are close by to South Jakarta, sometimes we venture East and West, but my favourite are the rolling hills, mountainous backdrops, paddy fields, and even the occasional clear blue sky we find in the Southern Highlands. It also helps that the air here feels much fresher and cleaner than my usual day-to-day intake. This is my “me time,” and I am so grateful for it. I was a little nervous at first joining the group. My skills were somewhere between beginner and intermediate, and coated in more than a fine layer of rust. It had been a while since I had really played seriously. I was soon put at ease by our ANZA golf coordinator, who insisted that the most important thing was to get out, have a nice walk, listen to the birds in
the trees, oh and occasionally hit a ball or two. Another plus point of playing golf in Jakarta is the caddy system. Unlike anywhere else I had ever played, a caddy is included as part of your fee. These men and ladies carry your clubs, tell you which direction to aim in, advise distances, and the better ones even help you with your game and club choice. I’ve had more than a few impromptu lessons on the course, and it makes a huge difference. I will be very sad to be saying goodbye to my golfing 'tribe'. I have made some very special friendships with some lovely people, who over the last two years have become a key part of my life here in Jakarta. In the early days, they took me under their wing, and the more experienced expats offered support and guidance not only on the course (we leave that to the caddies!), but also provided help with settling into my new life in Jakarta. We don’t just golf together—we laugh, swap stories and news, and provide hugs and high fives. We are already planning golf holidays to each others home towns and countries when we leave Jakarta. I can’t wait! ¿
Always time for bubbles!
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anzaspotlight - sponsor look
A Chocolate Story One of the many delights of moving to Jakarta as an expat is the discovery of Chocolate Monggo. Wow, that first taste, and you know right away that it is not going to be your last.
On making chocolate in Indonesia Back in 2001 in Yogyakarta there were only these very poor chocolates made of cocoa powder and palm oil. People had just come out of the monetary crisis and foreign products were super expensive and not affordable for most people. We were so frustrated with not being about to find good chocolate that I decided to try and do something. So I made my own chocolate—just for myself. Nothing was done at that time, the beans were growing in Indonesia and were all exported. No one was producing any chocolate in the country, except for the big companies, but they made this cheap chocolate because, at that time, chocolate was super expensive. I wanted to make something good, an Indonesian product of good quality, and that was the first plan. On the first years I started to learn little-by-little, and it took a long time. There was a friend of a friend who was a chocolatier back in Belgium. I met this guy and learned from him the very,very basics—the rest I taught myself. I conceived the idea back in 2001, to believe in it and to learn and try many things. Then in 2009, I could finally live from it. We sold the first chocolates in the streets of Yogyakarta on Sunday mornings —at an open market, at the church—and now you can find it everywhere in Kemchicks, Foodhall, Ranch Market, Farmers Market, as well as in our own stores in Yogyakarta. Most recently, in September, we opened an outlet in Dharmawangsa Square in South Jakarta.
"...I WANTED TO MAKE SOMETHING GOOD, AN INDONESIAN PRODUCT OF GOOD QUALITY AND THAT WAS THE FIRST PLAN..." On his most popular products So far our best selling product is the most distributed one, which is the 40gr chocolate bar. It’s not very big, but you can find it almost everywhere. It's a 58% cocoa dark chocolate - so not very bitter. When I started, the Indonesian people (especially in Yogyakarta) did not like anything bitter—it's not part of their taste. So I made it a very creamy light dark chocolate, less sugar and therefore the quality is better. For me, chocolate is pleasure and something you would want to enjoy. Of course, the health benefits of especially dark chocolate are very good depending on the amount of chocolate you eat every day.
Lisa Hartmann, ANZA Member, interviewed Thierry Detournay, the Founder and Director of Chocolate Monggo to find out more about the reasons for its success.
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On why he uses a high level of cocoa in his products, between 41% and 77%. It's because we want to have a good quality chocolate. We need to have a certain percentage of cocoa, otherwise, it's sugar. Cocoa is comprised of cocoa liquor, which is the paste from the beans, and also cocoa butter. We do not use any other oil, like palm oil. Cocoa butter is actually the most expensive ingredient. In Indonesia, it's quite hot—that is what makes it so hard for me to distribute my chocolate. My chocolate is sensitive so you can’t sell it everywhere, but with palm oil it's easy because it keeps your chocolate very perfect everywhere. You can really see the difference is taste though… On starting a business in Indonesia When I started to live here, I didn't want to have a business. It was not my idea. I just wanted to live here and discover the country. I was interested in the culture and the language. So when I was selling the product on the streets it was super interesting because I could see that the people don’t look with their eyes, but with their hands—they have to touch. I had a strong belief that the chocolate would become something. I never thought it could be a failure - I always believed in the product. I'm from Belgium and Belgian chocolate is famous. I mean people from all over the world are coming and buying chocolate. Yogyakarta is a touristic place so maybe we can create a souvenir from the city in chocolate—something that is not only chocolate, but also a souvenir. That was the new concept and from there came the name Monggo. Monggo is the Javanese word for ‘please’. It is a very common word in Bali as well and to me it was so representative of the people of Yogyakarta because it is a very polite word. It's very nice and humble and that was a perfect fit for Chocolate Monggo. With the natural wrapping, we also wanted to make a packaging that matches the city.
On becoming famous Starting from 2009, it really kicked off. We were selling in shops, mostly in Yogyakarta. Then we had the TV stations coming because people started to hear the story about that crazy 'bule' (Indonesian word for Caucasian people) making chocolate. People were coming to Yogyakarta, mostly from Jakarta, trying to find some 'oleh oleh' (means gift). The success brought trouble for my Indonesian partner, so we split. Now my wife is the partner, and we know what we fight for together.
"...COCOA IS COMPRISED OF COCOA LIQUOR.. AND COCOA BUTTER. WE DO NOT USE ANY OTHER OIL, LIKE PALM OIL..." On the future I want to return to our roots. Belgium is the country of pralines so I want to do more with that. Everybody makes it, and are happy to get some pralines—the more fine the more special. But for the production it means higher challenges. Pralines are more sensitive. Probably there will be a workshop in Jakarta one day but not now, as we are just beginning. On visiting Chocolate Monggo The cafe in Jakarta in Dharmawangsa is a nice place to try some pralines and enjoy chocolate drinks. You can buy our chocolates through online shop (or by Go-jek). In Yogyakarta we have the old factory and are building a new place that can be visited. Our museum is already open and very popular—there’s something for everyone. Visitors can even make their own small chocolates. The museum itself is educational. If you are visiting Yogyakarta, do stop by. ¿
"...THE PEOPLE THEY DON'T LOOK WITH THEIR EYES, BUT WITH THEIR HANDS—THEY HAVE TO TOUCH..." is a 2018 ANZA CHARITY BALL & ANZA MELBOURNE CUP EVENT SPONSOR. Visit their store at Dharmawangsa Square or online at http://chocolatemonggo.com/shop/
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anzaspotlight - sponsor look ANZA relies on the generosity of its event sponsors and donations of raffle prizes and silent auction prizes to help us to raise funds at our charity fundraisers and house events. Here's what some of our prize winners have to say... "Just got back from our 2 day stay at the Fairmont. Even though we live at the apartments next door, it was lovely to have a change of scenery. The staff were fabulous, as was the suite. The bathroom was huge, very classy, and the products were top notch. We went for drinks at K22 and then dinner at the view where we were treated to special snacks from the chef. All-in-all it was a fabulous prize. Thanks for organising. I’d highly recommend the Fairmont to anyone who’s looking for a luxurious stay" ~Jacqui, ANZA Ball winner "I donated this prize to my friend Grant and his partner Sari. They went with her kids last weekend. Sari's kids had a memorable experience. She couldn’t stop saying thanks when I caught up with her on Sunday. An amazing experience and the guys at Helicity were so professional. Thanks again to the organisers for a fabulous once in a lifetime prize." ~Jaqui, ANZA Ball winner
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Been super busy and almost forgot to use my voucher before expiry, but thankfully we remembered! Our AMUZ romantic dinner for two was definitely that. Also earned myself 100 Chope dollars on making the redemption booking. Yay! ~ Michelle, ANZA Ball winner of prize sponsored by Chope
I joined my first gym when I was 17, and I have been working out solidly since I was 23 years old. Needless to say I have been a gym bunny for some time. I won’t mention just how long, but let’s just say its been a while. Now I love a good workout, but for me, what that really means is having a great gym to workout in. So when I saw the Celebrity Fitness and Fitness First Annual Membership up for grabs at the ANZA Ball Silent Auction, it was love at first sight, and I just had to have it. I was stoked when my bid won one of the memberships on offer and me and my hubby have been delighted at what both Kemang outlets have to offer. I can’t recommend the facilities and the staff highly enough. There is definitely something for everyone and quite a long list of classes available at various times so there is really no excuse not to find something that suits your schedule. If you are looking for great facilities and service, pop on down to your nearest Celebrity Fitness or Fitness First outlet and have a chat to one of their friendly and welcoming staff. I am so glad I took the plunge and made my silent bid. Thank you ANZA and Celebrity Fitness and Fitness First for this awesome offer. I now have a year of awesome workouts ahead of me. ~ Ashanthi, ANZA Ball winner
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CHRISTMAS BAZAAR By Michelle McCarthy, ANZA Member Photos by Kanako Ashizawa, ANZA Member ANZA recently held its Christmas Bazaar at the Australian Indepedent School's Pejaten Campus. Held on a Saturday, the event was a great way for families to spend the weekend together and for the dads and working mums to join in on the bazaar fun usually confined to weekday mornings. Thanks to the facepainter and bouncy castle, I ended up spending quite a few hours at the bazaar just chilling by the DJ booth, drinking beers and watching the kids run wild.
Social Welfare Bakesale & Booksale
The find of the day - batik tutus!
Thanks to ANZA Major Sponsors—Colliers International, British School Jakarta, Coca Cola Amatil Indonesia, SOS Medika, ACG School Jakarta, Australian Independent School, Singapore Intercultural School - for supporting this event.
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mainevent - melbourne cup brunch
One thing that is truly outstanding about being a part of ANZA is the amount work and energy that our volunteers put into our activities. When a major event like the Melbourne Cup is pulled together, it’s our volunteers, not professional party planners who put in all of the effort making everything “just so.” At every event, there are those who show up and enjoy, and those who make it all happen. With that in mind, we are sharing two perspectives about our most recent fantastic charity event—the ANZA Melbourne Cup.
A Tale of Two Parties
The Guest
The Host
Arriving slightly late, but still before 9 AM, I mosey over to the champagne table and am quickly yanked to join friends in a group photo. We pose with our fascinators and hats of all kinds, decked out in springtime garden ware. After awkward drudging through Jakarta with bright pink feathers and butterflies on my head during morning rush hour, I felt comfort in taking my place among my flock of well-crowned hens.
"WOW" was my response as I began to see all the planning and preparation come together so amazingly for my first ANZA Melbourne Cup. A dedicated team worked tirelessly for weeks before and also on the big day to ensure that the table flowers were soft and dreamy; the table settings were simple and elegant; that the canapé and buffet food was plentiful and delicious; the drinks were chilled and free flowing; that the raffles, silent auctions and sweepstakes offered amazing prizes; that the striking headwear and gorgeous fashions on the field were acknowledged; that the race was seen in its entirety, and most of all, that all guests had a fabulous time. The tiredness and hard work was made worthwhile by the positive comments that we received, and also, by knowing that ANZA's social welfare program now has much needed funds for their worthwhile causes. YAY team.
by Monica Smith, ANZA Berita Editor
Cheers friends! While there were a few couples here and there, one aspect of this event that made it so special to me was that, for the most part, it was not a couples event. We were there as friends. I was seated with my friends from boot camp and looking around, you could see the tribes—tennis friends, board friends, social welfare friends. This event was not about our families or loved ones, but the great community that ANZA helps us build. The sweeps was explained to me—you selected your horse by lucky draw and then win if its number was a top finisher. I am not normally a gambler, but I happily jumped in once learning that the sweeps allowed us to have a little more fun during the race and supported ANZA’s social welfare program. I had a horse in both second and third places when the screen froze. Go Jakarta, go! The freeze continued as Cross Counter (horse 23) famously pulled up to the lead from WAAAY behind. My table neighbor and ANZA co-editor, Michelle, had double 23. Although quite happy for my friend, I was left only with one horse placing at number 4. I am still quite suspicious about the goings-on during the video freeze. I won neither raffle nor silent auction. Despite being such a loser, I won a beautiful brunch—eating enough to safely anchor my first-ever champagne breakfast. I felt absolutely privileged by this event. It truly was as lovely as the winners of our fashion on the field contest.
by Kerryn Filmer, ANZA Melbourne Cup Co-ordinator
It was a privilege to be a part of a team that worked tirelessly to get the ANZA Melbourne Cup "up and running.” We discussed menu choices with Chef Aloysius, ensuring that there were lots of delicious food selections to fill "mimosa tummies". We gratefully received amazing vouchers and products from generous sponsors that were raffled, auctioned and won by our “punters.” We planned beautiful bouquets for our elegant tables with our favourite florist. We designed a photo backdrop with elegant props that enhanced all the gorgeous guests outfits for the photos. The alcohol, juice and soft drinks were counted carefully into the cold room to ensure that we had a plentiful supply. We are also grateful to the various members who gave generously of their time to facilitate a smooth day: Fran, Karen, Rachael, Hilda, Jodie, Ling and Noriko. And of course, it goes without saying that Emmaleen and Renee shared their wisdom, experience and time so generously. And WOW, what a day it was...thanks to our guests for assisting in raising funds for our social welfare. It makes it all worthwhile.¿
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Melbourne Cup Organizing Committee
Fashions on the Field
Through our volunteer work, fundraising, participation in activities and events, we all build strong fellowship and fun while helping to support so many social welfare activities.
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Finalists for Best Fascinator
Celebrating their Sweepstake Winnings
Participating in our Donkey Derby
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Just a few minutes before our first family arrives for the festivities, a district wide power outage happens, and all power to our house was shut down. But, that did not stop the fun that we’d planned for the Christmas party. Santa made an early arrival this year to surprise our little ones. A special thanks to Santa for braving the heat and handing all the presents out to the children without delay. Next up, we had magicians to wow not only the children, but also our moms and dads. Lunch was served as soon as our magicians set was over. This year, our tummies were treated to a yummy spread of pizzas from our friends at Mamma Rosy. While our parents ate, we had our face painting station, bajaj rides and our balloon twister going around entertaining our little ones. Midway through lunch, our electricity finally started up again giving a second thrust of energy to the children. With our electricity back on, we managed to have our bouncy house back in operation.
By Weslyna Griffith, ANZA Member and Volunteer Photos by Rinaldy Chiango
Our raffles were drawn and silent auction was closed at the end of the party with fabulous prizes and gifts won. Thanks to all the sponsors who donated gifts to our event and helped us raise money to support ANZA's social welfare programs. A great Christmas party started off the Christmas spirit. We hope to see you again next year! Âż
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Member'sChristmas Lunch New lyrics by Monica Smith Photos by Emmaleen Murray
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2018 LIFE MEMBER HONOURS Each year, the ANZA Mains Committee looks to recognize our most dedicated and longest-serving volunteer members by awarding them Life Membership. Congratulations to Michelle McCarthy, who was honoured at this year's ANZA's Member's Christmas Lunch. Michelle joined ANZA in 2013 and served for many years as the Social Welfare Treasurer, and more recently in the Mains Committee as Sponsorship Co-ordinator. A veteran face at ANZA playgroup, Michelle was instrumental in the overhaul of ANZA's accounting system in 2017 and loves to stick her fingers in other ANZA areas (including designing this issue of the Berita!) Thanks for all your hard work Michelle! Welcome to the ANZA Hall of Fame, and no more membership fees for you! ¿
ANZA LIFE MEMBERS Marilyn Ardipradja Judy Olsson Janice Newman Rhoda Pooley Linda Dow Lynette Kearney Helen Schulz Mavourneen Melville Yvonne Fogarty
Lyn Pondaag Liz Murt Joy McLisky Joan Martin Clare Alexander Noreen Seward Gaye Applegate Kelly Ginley Amy Headifen
Niken Widyasari Louise Kennedy Zainam Kimmons Sara Osman Jan Bennett Ann-Maree Thompson David Goodbody Gilly Weaver Michelle McCarthy
THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW ARE NOT BORN, THEY ARE MADE At TUTOR TIME, we continually review and update our curriculum that meets children aged 6 months to 6 years old’s needs, according to the latest educational research. Our teachers use it as a starting point to adapt the lessons to suit each child’s interest. By varying the lessons, children learn there are multiple ways to accomplish a goal, so when our children are stuck with something they have never encountered before, they choose to THINK instead of REMEMBER. Find out more about TUTOR TIME’s curriculum: www.tutortime.co.id
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ANZA STUDENT SPONSORSHIP 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS by Louise Kennedy, ANZA Student Sponsorship Co-ordinator 2018-2019 marks the thirtieth year of the Student Sponsorship Program, which was started in 1988 by lifetime member, Marilyn Ardipradja. Starting that first year with 22 students sponsored by 19 sponsors, ANZA now helps over 500 boys and girls in the Jakarta area, based at schools where we have a long and strong relationship; we can be sure the money sponsors give us goes where it is intended. Thirty years is a huge achievement, and we want to include the students in the celebrations, so we have organised a schedule of three special outings and three parties! The first trip and first party were in November—Year 5 & 6 students from MKGR visited the IPTEK centre at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah; the whole school at Esti Bakti, Years 1 through to 9, were treated to a morning of Magic & Mayhem, with three performances from Josh the Magic Man, and fun games run by ANZA members. A very big thank you to Taman Mini Indonesia Indah and Josh the Magic Man for giving us special discounts, and to the Blue Bird Group for providing all the transportation free of charge.¿
Upcoming dates for the 30th Anniversary Celebration Events 11 January 2019 - Magic & Mayhem at MKGR (Years 1-6) 19 January 2019 - Trip to Jakarta Aquarium for At Taqwa (Year 6) 2 March 2019 - Magic & Mayhem at At Taqwa (Years 1-6) 22 March 2019 - Trip to Waterbom Jakarta for Esti Bakti (Years 6-9) If you would like to come along and join us, please contact Louise Kennedy on studentsponsorship@anzajakarta.com
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MKGR students at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah
Magic & Mayhem Lollypop Tree
Magic & Mayhem with Josh at Esti Bakti
Magic & Mayhem Wheel of Fortune
MKGR girls at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah
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SOCIAL WELFARE EXTRAVAGANZA By Louise Kennedy, ANZA Student Sponsorship Coordinator
The ANZA ExtravagANZA for November is historically earmarked as a chance to find out more about Social Welfare, which is very much the heart of ANZA. Every cup of coffee, event ticket or library book sale goes towards ANZA's extensive Social Welfare Program, and we are always grateful for ANZA members' generosity and support. One of Social Welfare's long term projects, Wisma Cheshire, had a stall of Christmas gifts and decorations for sale, and the Student Sponsorship Program team invited students from two schools to take part by providing some entertainment. Mutiara Harapan is an Islamic Bilingual School in Bintaro and has a long connection with ANZA—they have fundraised to help rebuild At Taqwa school and sponsor students in the Student Sponsorship Program. They brought two groups of students to perform dances from Irian Jaya and Kalimantan. MKGR is one of the main schools supported by the Student Sponsorship Program. A group of eight Year 4 girls from
MKGR visited to dance for ANZA members, and then have a little fun at ANZA House, playing in the Playroom and doing some crafts. The November ExtravagANZA is the perfect time to launch the annual Christmas Appeal for Student Sponsorship, especially as this year we have lost a major sponsor but would like to sustain the same number of students if possible. Decorations with a photo and mini bio of each student are displayed on a pretty Christmas Tree, and if you would like to sponsor, please choose a student and register your pledge at the Front Desk. The sponsorship can be paid in cash or by transfer to either the IDR or AUD accounts, and the decoration is yours to keep or to gift to family or friends. Âż If you have any questions or would like any further information regarding sponsorship, please contact Louise Kennedy on studentsponsorship@anzajakarta.com
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Photo 1 Goodwill International: On Saturday, 20 October, Goodwill International hosted their annual get-together where sponsors and students had the opportunity to get to know each other. ANZA sponsors 10 university students each year to help fund their studies at the University of Indonesia and Bogor Agricultural University. Photo 2 Yayasan Sayap Ibu Bintaro: We received a request to help Yayasan Sayap Ibu Bintaro residents to obtain some custom sun hats— many of them suffer from hydrocephalus.
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ANZA Members Zani van Staden, Ling Jin and Gabriella Sontodinomo pictured with Ibu Mien Wibowo from Goodwill International and some of the university students ANZA sponsors.
Photo 3 Social Welfare Resources: Our volunteers can find many useful resources at ANZA House. Get in touch if you would like to get involved. Photos 4-5 Pusaka 10: Pusaka 10 is a food kitchen for the elderly (over 60s) located at the back of a mosque in Kalipasir. It’s run very efficiently by Ibu Anita and her team of 5 helpers. They provide 50 people with 2 meals a day, 6 days a week, in a “ranting” (a silver carrier with 3 or 4 pots), between 7:30am - 10:30am. They have a waiting list of 19 names and you can see why, the portions and quality of food and gifts is very high. Those who are too frail to collect their food arrange for collection, but on the whole, everyone likes to come to the centre for social contact and weekly prayers. As part of the mosque community, they are able to offer extras like trips to the zoo or national monuments, free doctor checkups, and craft time!
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ANZA Social Welfare Program Highlights ANZA's Social Welfare Program is supported by a fantastic group of volunteers who meet monthly to discuss upcoming activities and project needs. Through the various fundraisers, activities, and sipped coffees at ANZA, our program is able to support many projects through the provision of a monthly stipend. The project coordinator for these projects visits with them on a monthly basis. The universal language of love is abound. Sometimes a touch or a smile is all that we need, the common love of food goes along way too.Here are some pictures from our recent visits. If you are interested in joining the ANZA Social Welfare Team, do join at our next monthly social welfare meeting. Contact socialwelfare@anzajakarta.com to get in touch and find out when our next meeting will be!¿
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By Ardva Boyes-Brewer, ANZA Social Welfare Director
Photos 6-8 Pusaka 5: The Pusakas are all located in the poorest areas of the city. When we visit, we usually have to park far away and complete the journey on foot. To reach Pusaka 5, the pathway is so narrow that we even have to breathe in as we squeeze between bricks. Photos 9-15 Pusaka visits: Ibu Anita and her team of wonderful ladies run a dynamic Pusaka with food that's freshly cooked daily, with activities from Quran readings and prayers, to visits and health checks by local medics. It was a real honour to walk through the local streets behind Ibu Anita who is greeted by every passerby who wants to pass the time of day with her. Her hands are permanently stretched open nearly as wide as her heart. The love she has for her local community surpasses any language barriers with my “sedikit Bahasa”. Photo 11 Home visits: I'm pictured with Ibu Anita and Mas Jagar (our driver, come interpreter) who goes the extra mile to help when out at the Pusakas.
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Photo 13 Pusaka community: Many of the Pusaka community grow very frail over the years and not being able to collect their daily meal from the main offices is not an obstacle. Some Pusakas go the extra mile with home visits and deliveries, others have family members who call to collect their food. In this picture, we meet a lady who no longer has teeth and health fails, but together they found crackers she can suck and enjoy.
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THE KRAKATOA EXPERIENCE By Ana Costas-Castro, ANZA Member I've always been fascinated by the thought of visiting Krakatoa. As terrifying as it may sound to some, visiting volcanoes are main attractions in Indonesia.
After our check-in, we went straight to the beaches. We were surprised at how clean they were. Mind you! These beaches were not suitable for swimming. The tide was strong and full of broken corals which made it hard to walk. I saw a couple of adults on the shore, but it was definitely not for children. Now, when we walked to the marina, that was a different story.... It was not clear of coral, but the waters were calmer. We found clear passage in some areas on our way to the swings. Lucky for the kids, they had Jetski rentals and banana boat rides as well.
ANAK KRAKATAU The next morning, we all met at the marina to wait for our boats. Lifejackets? Check. Backpacks? Check. Water? Check. Tennis shoes for the climb? Check. Scared out of our shorts? Check.
A view of Rakata Island (Greater Krakatoa) from Anak Krakatau. This is what's left of it after that wicked 1883 volcanic eruption. Two eruptions, in particular, have been at the top of charts for their intensity and destruction: Tambora in Sumbawa and Krakatoa in the Sunda Strait. Let me put it this way: when Krakatoa erupted, it blew with a big bang that affected the ENTIRE GLOBE. When Tambora erupted years before, it was blamed for Europe's 1816 "year without a summer," and killing over 70,000 people! Yep, they're both sitting high up on pedestals reigning their titles for the worst volcanic eruptions marked in history. There are one-day excursions available to see the volcano, but since it was almost the end of the school semester and the week had a holiday, we all decided to go for a 3-night stay instead. Given that we were three families venturing into the unknown, we caravanned. It took us four hours to get there from Jakarta, despite the fact that we left around 6:30am to avoid the main traffic. After the four hour drive (which included toilet breaks, and bumping into each other and 1 motorcycle), we arrived at our destination: Tanjung Lesung Beach Hotel. We reserved three cottages that each had two bedrooms and one bath. It came with a little fridge as well. But we really didn't have to worry about storing our food because we brought coolers with us (eskis or chilly bins). One was loaded with ice while the other ones were load with: chips, cookies, Tanqueray, fruits, sandwiches, Captain Morgan, dips, crackers, Grey Goose, sausages, eggs, Glenfiddich, soft drinks and lots of beer! Oh, and water! We also took with us a portable griller. They allowed us to grill right outside the cottage too. Steaks, pancakes, sausages, eggs, bacon, you name it!
After an 1 1/2 hour boat ride, we arrived at Anak Krakatau. Our incredible tour guide gave us a little bit of a background about how Anak Krakatau arose from the caldera of Krakatau in 1927 as a result of the massive explosion of 1883 and the after effects surrounding the islands of Sumatra and Java. After his introduction, we started the climb. Would you
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believe me if I told you that the bottom of the volcano is saturated with lots of Pine trees. I saw pinecones everywhere along our path. Pinecones! I went nuts over this. The tour guide looked at me as if I was some kind of loony that has never seen a pinecone before. It is believed that the reason may be due to seeds dispersals by birds and pollination. You would think that everything around the volcano would die after it erupts, but in reality, the eruption actually helps the local flora after it has been destroyed. The magma contains high levels of magnesium, silica, iron, potassium, sodium, etc., and so it fertilizes the soil rapidly, which makes the terrain ideal for agricultural purposes. In fact, farmers that live within the vicinity of volcanos take advantage. The volcano was naturally stunning. And the views? Magnificent views! As we were climbing, we were sweating extremely and drinking water. At this point, my legs were shaking so much that I burst into a contagious laugh. We couldn't stop laughing! Laughing and climbing! I almost peed myself in the process. Can I say that? Anyway, it was an intense 30 minutes up the steep hill. Already the strong smell of sulfur was overpowering. Any pumice rock you picked up smelled strongly of sulfur. I was surrounded by free pumices...free! Yes, we all took "souvenirs" with us. Oh it was glorious. We soaked up not only the nasty smell, but also the great memories we made atop the hill.
SAY KRAKATOA!!! Unfortunately, we had to say goodbye to Anak prior to our panoramic descent. FYI, when you work your way down the descent, make sure you don't slide down. The soil is really hot; it will burn you. Just walk slowly and zig zag on your way down. It's the best advice I can give. Take it. And the pumice! Once we made it to ground level, we got some cold coconuts and fresh cut watermelon. Was the knife clean? No idea, but the fruit was delicious. We got into our boats and looped around Anak. Immediately, we could see the drastic change in its terrain. One side was full of rich green vegetation while the other side was pure brownish soil due to the lava flow, hot gases and rocks. Incredible. At this point, we headed out to Rakata Island (Greater Krakatoa). It was lunch time. We ate Nasi Goreng with Fried Chicken. The food tasted amazing! Was it cooked with old oil? Probably. Was it great? Oh, yes. Did I get diarrhea that night? Absolutely! Afterwards, they took us snorkeling around the side of the island. The water was so clear, I felt like I could've grabbed the fish. We saw Parrot fish, beautiful striped fish, Finding Nemo fish, or at least they looked like these fish... and plenty more. It was amazing, really. Sunday morning came. We were tired from the previous night (not to mention Mr. Tanqueray), so we made sure we had a hearty breakfast, prepared in our fabulous portable grill. By the time we checked out, it was noon. It took us 6 hours to make it back to Jakarta. Should you decide to do this trip, consider doing a very early check out. Still, we had these memories with us. Nothing was going to ruin that. Not
The cottages. They were decent and clean. even the traffic (or our bad drivers). Hands down, this was one of the best adventures we've had while living in Java. It was a total of 11,500,000 Rp; that's about $767 for everything: 2 Private (not-so-fast) boats with twin engines and life jackets, Krakatoa Permit fee for 5 adults (1,250,000 ea.) & kids (750,000 ea.), lunch for everyone, bottle waters, soft drinks, fruit (watermelon and coconuts), snorkeling masks and flippers, and guide fees. I found Pak Hendi in Tripadvisor. He has lots of reviews under his belt. He does other types of tours such as the Javan Rhino tours in Ujung Kulon and overnight camping at Rakata Island (greater Krakatoa). To inquire more about these adventures, contact him directly: +62 877-7215-8455. About our stay, I booked all cottages directly through booking.com to avoid any sudden cancellations and/or lastminute inconveniences from the hotel. I believe they also have villas, but preferred the cottages instead. The price for the "Mutiara Cottage" was about $125.50 per night. Keep in mind that prices vary according to the season. It had 1 queen bed for the main room, 2 single beds upstairs, spacious living and dining areas with a front porch. Perfect. Anak Krakatau is currently an active volcano. Exactly a week after we left, it erupted. If you visit Anak Krakatau now, you will be in for a show for effusive eruptions are forming continuous lava flows. That's an image I would love to see in person before I leave Indonesia in the near future. I'm not so sure about revisting the Nasi Goreng and Fried Chicken. Maybe... . Âż
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A River Cruise through Central Borneo By Monica Smith, ANZA Berita Editor
As I near the end of our 2-year post, a family trip to Borneo was glaring on our Indonesian bucket list. How could I pass up the opportunity to take my whole family to see orangutans in Kalimantan? Having learned of the possibility of doing such a trip through a rugged destination on a boat with full-sized air-conditioned cabins, I signed up for a 3-day orangutan and Dayak village tour with Wow Borneo.
The boat, itself, was beautiful, and while there were many cabins, our family made up the only guests; the 6 crew members stayed in a different part of the boat. The rooms were comfy and having a toddler, I was very happy that they locked. All day, I kept my 2-year-old in his “puddle-jumper” floaties just in case he landed in the drink. The peacefulness of the slow, wide river surrounded our new home and the boat deck was a giant porch that allowed my kids run and play outside several days, fully covered from the monsoon rains. Flanking the riverbanks, were peat swamp forests, not the normal habitat for orangutans. I inquired about this and was told that the oxbow islands formed in the middle of the river were ideal for rehabilitating rescued orangutans. They don’t swim, so the river itself forms a natural fence for these apes. On the two rehabilitation islands, there were dozens of orangutans who are observed by rangers waiting to see their development of self-foraging abilities and desire to avoid human contact. Many of the orangutans were raised in capitivity or rescued from villages where they had been raised as pets, so losing their interest in humans was an important need prior to being released in the wild. The Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation now holds hundreds of orangutans in captivity waiting to be released to these islands to prove they are ready for the wilderness. During this trip, we were welcomed into homes of the Dayak people, and a children’s school and library. In the homes, we experienced many traditions: rattan weaving, spiced coffee, outdoor games, dancing, and a welcome ceremony. Our kids were allowed to visit the village chief’s backyard to learn
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about the food and products coming from their garden. The setting was quite small and intimate. I’m not sure the kids realized how lucky they were to be welcomed to another culture so far from their own. My toddler played flashcard games at the school to the delight of the local kids. My older kids were stunned to see how cinnamon and rubber came from trees, rather than the store. We viewed some Dayak “bone houses.” These monuments are Tiwah ritual sites of a sacrificial ceremony. This ritual is said to release the second soul from the exhumed bones of the deceased approximately 30-years postmortem. The sacrifices now involve daily sacrifices of water buffalo for one month. The ancient inclusion of human sacrifice in this ritual was banned by the Dutch in the late-nineteenth century.
We cruised along from one village to the next—stilted houses linked to their neighbors with plankwood boardwalks. The shanty skylines gave way to giant bird houses, four stories high, blasting out bird chatter to entice the local house swallows to come inside and build their homes. These nests are edible and are among the most expensive animal products in the world selling for 20 million IDR per kilo. In the river, were a few fishing boats, and boats that mine sand, and large conveyer cranes panning for gold. Far away from the palm oil monoculture farms that you hear so much about, this vantage point filled me with a deep sense that the greatest challenge facing these apes was not candy bars, but the poverty and sheer neediness of the people of this region. I struggle to say that I “enjoyed” this vacation when asked just because the experiences were real and true. The term "enjoy" is too simple. I can more easily respond that the trip was deeply thought-provoking and allowed for a lot of quality family time. The pace and the fresh air of Kalimantan was such a welcome departure from our hectic Jakarta lives, and the sites along the sleepy river in Borneo will nestle in a special part of our minds for many, many years to come. ¿
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Getting Fitter and Healthier in 2019 By Ashanthi Faskheev, ANZA Member & Volunteer
Images from Canva.com 1. Put your safety first Get medical clearance and a check-up before you start your health journey. It’s always good to know what your internal health is like, as we often forget about things like blood pressure, cholesterol, fasted blood sugar, cortisol, thyroid function, Vitamin D, B12 and other health measures that could impact how and what you do in the short and longterm. 2. Make a commitment over a short period of time Give yourself at least 12 weeks to see marked improvement and focus on four-week blocks to make it simpler for your brain and body to adjust and manage the changes. Commit to reviewing your progress every month and promise yourself that you’ll continue this journey for up to 12 weeks. It takes about 21 days to form a habit and about 90 days to make it a lifestyle change. So be patient and practice commitment. 3. Write down your goals
To look at me now, you might never realise that I struggled with my weight in the past. I’ve gone through two weight loss journeys in my lifetime, once when I was 23 years old and lost ten kilos, and once following my pregnancy at 32 years old, when I lost 30 kilos. Yep, you read that correctly: Three Zero. To put this into perspective, I am only just nudging 5’1 so an additional 30 kilos on my frame was pretty significant and more than ½ my body weight. Needless to say, it was very uncomfortable, and I felt like I was carrying around my conjoined twin with me every day.
By writing your goals down you are making a written commitment. Bonus tip: Make them SMART, that is: specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time bound. Not, “I want to lose 10 kilos and become healthy”. Well how will you track this, what will you do and are you being realistic? A better SMART goal would be: ”I want to lose four kilos in four weeks/(insert date) and I’m going to do it by:
Some might say, it was easy for me to lose the weight as I am a health professional. And yes, I know the why and hows on getting fitter and healthier, but the secret sauce is in the ACTION, which also takes time and commitment. For me, getting back into shape wasn’t a number on the scales, and it most definitely wasn’t about pushing myself to extremes with restrictive diets and high amounts of exercise. It was about using food as fuel, challenging myself to do the work to support my health and wellness goals, and being consistent with my healthy behaviours.
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4. Stay hydrated And if you need a nudge in the fitness department, join us on Mondays and Thursdays at 8.30am for a Bootcamp Session at ANZA HOUSE. It is always a fun and sweaty session. We would love to see you there.
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free plastic, preferably stainless steel or glass) and sip water throughout your day to stop you from confusing hunger with thirst. 5. Exercise for enjoyment Our bodies are designed to move. Make it happen and make it last for at least 30 minutes every day. If you want to see more definition in your body, it is even more important to incorporate strength/resistance training to improve bone density, sleep, body composition and mood. Moving your body doesn’t need to be a punishing experience. Exercise is necessary for the body and mind and it is a key ingredient in keep you healthy and happy in the long term, so be kind to yourself and make it fun so you keep at it.
satisfying due to the high amounts of water, fibre and volume overall. 9. Eat less processed and refined foods Foods that have been chemically processed and are made from refined ingredients and artificial substances are what is generally known as ''processed foods.'' Eating less of these foods would help you to eat more nutritious foods such as fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds, lean meats and seafood. A general rule is to eat more "wholefoods", that are not packaged or refined. Not always an easy task, but staying away from chemical laden foods that have a long list of unrecognisable ingredients is a good start. If it comes from a package, choose to limit, reduce, or eliminate it. Less chemicals in and on your body make for better health overall.
6. Cook more meals at home Food is fuel as well as information to your body. Cooking your meals at home is a great way to know exactly what you are eating and what may or may not agree with you. By eating more plant-based foods and reducing animal consumption overall, this has been shown to be better for your health and the health of the planet. Aim to cook at home for majority of the week and cook extra where possible so you can pack leftovers for lunch, which saves you time and money. 7. Get 7-8 hours of sleep If you’re trying to lose weight, getting quality sleep is crucial. Poor sleep is strongly linked to weight gain. People with short sleep duration (in experimental studies considered about 4-6 hours) tend to weigh more than those who get 7-8 hours of sleep. In fact, short sleep duration is one of the strongest risk factors for obesity.
10. Start a meditation practice Meditation can transform all aspects of your life by improving focus, relationships, sense of wellbeing, stress, anxiety, memory, cardiovascular health, immunity, physical and emotional pain to name a few. One approach to meditation that is simple and straightforward to do is a technique called "breath focussed meditation". This is where you simply set a timer for 5 minutes, find a comfortable position, place your hands on your belly and focus on your inhales and exhales for 5 minutes. The art of meditation doesn’t come easily for many of us, but I encourage you to start off small and build up. Start with 5 minutes a day and add a minute week to week. You won’t regret it and your body and mind will feel the benefits from day 1. ¿
Switch your phone to airplane mode one hour before bed time and make it a point to get to bed at the same time every night. Inadequate amounts of sleep have also been shown to increase health factors such as depression, diabetes, stroke, and inhibit cognitive and athletic performance. 8. Eat more fruits and vegetables every day Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables has been linked to improved health due to being loaded with vitamins, minerals, fibre, phytochemicals and antioxidants. Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables has been shown to reduce the risk of many diseases including heart disease, high blood pressure, and some cancers. Most fruits and vegetables are naturally low in fat, low in calories and cholesterol free and are also more
Hi – my name is Ashanthi and I currently lead the ANZA Bootcamp activity. I am an Occupational Therapist/Rehabilitation Specialist, Ergonomist and Fitness and Nutrition Coach. I love all things health, fitness and wellbeing. Having recently moved from an expat gig in Singapore, I am super happy to be part of the ANZA Jakarta team and look forward to seeing more of you at bootcamp in the coming year.
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Going Green in Jakarta By Monica Smith, ANZA Berita Editor Image from canva.com 'Recycling at Home' poster by Going Green in Jakarta Facebook community
When you first move to Jakarta, one of the first things you wonder about is where you can recycle. Like many before me, I was told that there was no recycling. While waste management lags behind many of the places we’ve all lived, informal recycling has quite a history here and with some help of some social networking, these informal channels are becoming more accessible to newcomers. Most notable of these efforts is the Going Green in Jakarta facebook site (https://www.facebook.com/groups/ GGJakarta/) — just launched last year (in part by ANZA members). The site now has over 1000 members and gains new members daily. The beauty of this network is that new people in Jakarta continue to join and share their ideas on how to reduce garbage and help clean up Jakarta. Resources that were once only known by a few are now known by all. On a personal level, I have found participation in this facebook site quite rewarding for two main reasons. First, the information on this site has influenced my own personal habits. Second, I saw firsthand how commitment and social media team up to make quite a powerful impact. Last year, I recall scoffing at the concept of a reusable straw. Since that time, I have become an adoptee. A simple meme on the Going Green in Jakarta site read, “What difference will 1 straw make?” Said 7 million people. I was sold. Being part of this group has made me realize that all my small efforts ARE indeed worthwhile because more and more of us are doing them. Long-considering myself an environmentalist,
I must confess that I have been slow to take up many green habits at home simply because I didn’t feel that my efforts made a difference. As others’ efforts show up in my daily feed, I feel more inspired to keep up my own effort. Refusing single-use plastic is a message that has now reach my kids at school, ages 8 and 10. My own personal motivation plus guilt from my well-informed children has encouraged many efforts to reduce waste in my household. Instead of feeling guilty about what I don’t do, Going Green in Jakarta encourages me to view my green efforts in the home as a work-in-progress. I do what I can and try to do a little bit more every day, every week, every month. Beyond progress in reducing waste at home, I have seen how quickly the Going Green in Jakarta effort has taken root. Now many disparate efforts have joined forces. There are meetings. There are clean-ups. There is information about how to find better cleaning products, household items and repair facilities. The growth of the site and the effort has been inspirational. While it’s a no-brainer that doing something is better than doing nothing, I’m finally a believer. So thank you Going Green Jakarta. For those of you not on Facebook or a part of this site, I include the information on recycling throughout Jakarta on the adjacent page. This information is available on the site. For those of you on Facebook and still on-the-fence, I encourage you to join this inspirational network and see how we can indeed help make Jakarta a better place. ¿
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TOP 10 tips for turning over a greener leaf in 2019 by Monica Smith, ANZA Berita Editor Images from canva.com
For more ideas about living greener in Jakarta, go to: http://tropicalcoffeemornings4 zerowaste.blogspot.com
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Don’t take what you don’t need
Choose better ingredients
Reuse items at home
If there’s something you don’t need, don’t take it. It can be a plastic bag, straw, or promotional item. The list of freebies that won’t be used and go straight to the garbage goes on and on. Just say "no" politely. It will take hundreds of years at least for it to biodegrade.
From cleansers to food and clothing sourcing, there are opportunities to reduce our impact on the earth by reducing toxic chemicals that are a part of household routines, used on our agriculture, and used in the textile industry.
Most items coming home such as glass jars, plastic bags, can be repurposed in the household. Single-use plastic is such a waste. There are many ways we can use and reuse before considering recycling.
2 Reduce meat and animal product consumption Little you can do for the environment has an impact like reducing meat consumption. While going vegetarian or vegan does not seem attainable to many of us, you can reduce consumption once a week, then twice a week a so-on. Slowly approaching a goal is better than no progress.
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Choose zero packaging items. Make your own. Plastic is the last resort; choose paper, glass or metal if available or select more recyclable plastics. Choose larger bulk items to reduce the amount of container plastic.
In Jakarta, there are many opportunities to repair shoes and electronics. Electronics are the source of many nasty metal wastes. Repairs reduce waste and support the local economy. Damaged clothes and household items can be mended cheaply and donated to a worthy cause.
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Reduce car trips Take less trips to and from the store. Walk and take lowemissions vehicles when you can.
Recycle Many opportunities to recycle in Jakarta are listed on page 41.
Choose quality over quantity
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In our disposible economy, it is easy to think cheaper is better. However, over the long run, it is often not the case. Better quality clothes, shoes and appliances really matter in terms of reducing waste (heartache and money) over time.
Renewing organic waste into fertilizer is not as difficult as it may seem. With proper drainage, it is easy to maintain. Inside composting systems are available that make composting accessible to high-rise dwellers.
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