Swinburne & CERES Global 17 Sept – 29 Sept 2018

Swinburne &

CERES Global

Indonesia

Business │ Social Enterprise │ Events │ Marketing │ Sustainable Tourism 17 Sept – 29 Sept 2018

The information in this booklet is aimed to prepare you as much as possible for the trip. Please read it carefully. However, please try to nurture a sense of openness and flexibility as plans can change at the last minute and life on the road very much flows on from moment to moment.

Who you will be travelling with:

CERES Community Environment Park is located on 4.5 hectares of land on the banks of the Merri Creek in Brunswick East, Melbourne. CERES is a place where people come together to share ideas about living well together, and directly participate in meeting their social and material needs in a sustainable way. Through social enterprises, education and training, employment and community engagement, CERES provides the means by which people can build awareness of current local and global issues, and join in the movement for economic, social and environmental sustainability. Since CERES was established in 1982, the efforts of our community have transformed the site. Once a landfill waste site, today CERES is a place of nature and beauty, inhabited by a vibrant and diverse community. We attract around 400,000 visits each year through our onsite education and training programs, our retail plant Nursery, the Organic Market & Grocery and our cafe. CERES continues to provide opportunities for the community to come together in site groups or as volunteers, through community programs and events. We reach out to over 200,000 people through our work in schools across metropolitan Melbourne, and regional and rural Victoria. CERES Fair Food delivers organic food and the sustainable food message across metropolitan Melbourne. CERES also partners with a wide variety of organisations to bring about mutually beneficial outcomes, and reaches across the planet with CERES Global.

CERES Global is the international outreach program of CERES aiming to engage with the issues of global equity and the well‐being of all people on the planet and the environments in which they live. We design socio- environmental cross cultural exchanges that go beyond eco-tourism to use a ‘Learning for Sustainability’ method. Through these lived experiences we aim to encourage a more inclusive and sustainable world through building genuine cross cultural friendship and understanding between our local community and the international partners we work with. Our aim is to provide a platform of exchange and learning that is mutually respectful. All CERES Global visits and engagements are designed to educate and engage participants on global cultural and environmental issues by learning about the challenges that our host countries face and visiting local projects that empower local people to create culturally relevant and sustainable change in their communities. We aim to support genuine friendship building between participants and the host communities including ongoing contact, support and sharing that results in capacity building for the local community and a mutual exchange of world changing ideas that are sensitive to local issues. Our approach is Asset Based. So that means rather than problematise, we seek social and environmental solutions to global issues through looking at what communities already have. In this way we aim to break down stereotypes, celebrate diversity, and build cross cultural understanding and honour the biodiversity of all world views.

A Note before Travelling with CERES Global Remember, this is not a tour and our facilitators from CERES are not tour guides, but facilitators or enablers – working alongside you to achieve insight and understanding of the communities we visit, and to engage discussion within the group and with community members on social and environmental issues. It is expected that you will show some initiative and make a contribution to the journey, through sharing of your own knowledge and experience, and working within the group to ensure a cohesive and insightful experience is shared by all. Most of all, enjoy this trip and embrace it. FACILITATORS

Rose Samson is studying International Development and Agricultural Science with an eye on sustainable food production and thinking she might one day be a researcher. She is passionate about living simply, seeing the unique ways in which people and communities live within and understand the world and loves exploring possible solutions to global and local challenges. Rose did her Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) at CERES in 2014, travelled with CERES Global to Indonesia in 2015, Samoa in 2016, and then again more recently this year to Indonesia on the Marine Living Oceans trip as part of a CERES Global internship. The first Indo 2015 trip included our first engagement with the CDC Community Development Centre in the small village on Sembalun on the foothills of Mt. Rinjani on Lombok Island. It was that CDC relationship that Rose and CERES Global have made a commitment to developing, to build real friendship and rapport and to connect with the youth-driven community development centre to share ideas in overcoming social and environmental challenges. Rose has also lived and studied on Java and revisited the CDC community on Lombok multiple times independently, and is really looking forward to co-facilitating the September Indo trip and being a part of this exciting Social Cultural Preservation Event in September and introducing you all to the wonderful Sembalun community.

Subik Baso is a legend. He’s been a dedicated environmental educator here at CERES for the past 10 years, and has developed an incredible Indonesia cultural education program to share with thousands of young students in Victoria. Subik brings incredible warmth of spirit and an ability to engage with people from all walks of life. Sube graduated the Bachelor of Agriculture where he learned about the application of Green Revolution methods on farming practices in Indonesia. He was also involved in a Composting Project funded by Canadian Government looking in to natural fertilisers in Makassar in South Sulawesi. Sube worked for an Ecotourism company called Operation Wallace, and then he moved to Australia. Living in Australia enhanced Sube’s passion for the environment by working in a native nursery as well as helping several friends re-vegetate a depleted property in to a beautiful native garden. Finally he came to CERES where he learns in the broader context about the environment and social justice whilst still continues with his passion: gardening. Who would have thought that Sube would also be reconnecting with his Indonesian roots as part of this CERES Global and Swinburne Business Indonesia trip!

Getting There and Away

Arrival and Departure: The trip dates: 17th of September – 29th of Sept. This is the recommended flight:

Passport Make sure your passport has at least six months' validity from your planned date of return to Australia. You should also carry copies of a recent passport photo with you in case you need a replacement passport while overseas. If you do not have a passport which matches these requirements, you need to organise this as soon as possible. Visas Australian citizens visiting Indonesia no longer need to pay for a Visa On Arrival, and instead a 30 day Tourist Visa On Arrival will be granted for free. Locations map: https://batchgeo.com/map/05c5616595847c90158ad28f44c99c3d

Brief Introduction to Indonesia

The Republic of Indonesia consists of some 13,700 islands stretching across 5,100 kms of sea and forming an archipelago, south of mainland Malaysia. The archipelago is essentially a chain of volcanic mountains running roughly east to west, crossing the equator. The climate is tropical with two monsoon seasons, wet (November to March) and dry (June to October). Humidity and rainfall are high and in the densely populated areas much land is given over to farming. The more remote islands are still rainforest. Indonesia’s cities are in a constant state of urban evolution, where dense populations, technology and construction live in hectic symbiosis. But most of the archipelago’s territory remains unexplored, concealing a wealth of cultures and a myriad of landscapes. Java – Yogyakarta Yogyakarta is the coolest city in Indonesia, it’s like the Melbourne of Indo. Bumi Langit Institute Bumi Langit is a not-for-profit organisation that manage a learning centre that promote learning and take responsibility to care for the environment through workshops such as Permaculture. They’ve got some awesome accommodation and really nice grounds so we’re staying here for our time in Yogya  We may be involved in some local activities such as milking a cow or building a garden bed? Who knows … Here’s a link: http://www.bumilangit.org/ Survive!Garage

A community art space that uses art to express their voice on political, environmental and social issues etc. This not-for-profit organisation led by Bayu who works mostly with young artist and community from Indonesia. They also use the office as a space to exhibit, run performances and workshops by their community. Whilst at Survive!Garage, we’ll learn how to do some textile printing and make our t-shirt to take home. We’ll also check out some of the exhibition and events they run and talk about what’s involved in running events and running a social enterprise like this in Yogyakarta. Check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxCUT6rGW1c

Kampunghalaman

This is the media/film group we’re working with: Established in 2006 as a not-for- profit organisation, these guys focus on and empower youth to understand, recognise and solve the issues around them using media as a tool to voice their opinion either in mainstream or alternative media. They have also established a Media Center Remaja (Young Media Centre) for young people to come, meet, discuss and research issues that are important for them such as environment, agriculture, enterprise, education resources, culture etc. These guys will teach us how to make cool video and then join us on the bus to Wonosobo for the musical performance to do some filming! This is a video about Kampunghalaman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcLBafFcl70

Ngesti Laras Foundation

This is the music performance group: Led by Ibu Mulyani (known as Bu Mul) who has been working to preserve the ancient musical instrument call Bundengan in Wonosobo area, Central Java. Bundengan sometimes is described as a simple gamelan using some strings and percussive drums within its body. It is a large woven bamboo cape, worn by duck herders in as a protection from the sun and rain (www.rosiehcook.com). Whilst we are in Wonosobo, we will meet with junior high student who is been studying and learning about this ancient instrument. We also will visit the organisation centre and film them while they are preparing the dance and musical performance for our group on last night of our trip in Wonosobo. Exciting!

Lombok - Sembalun Community Development Centre Sembalun Our final days of the trip will be spent with our key partner organisation Sembalun Community Development Centre, a community organisation focused on protecting the local environment through eco-tourism, education and community initiatives. Their main focus is on community development through self-motivated programs that have resulted in a significant change in enhancing the community`s quality of life. Key areas that they work in include education, environmental conservation, organic farming, entrepreneurship, ecotourism, skills development and enhancing creativity. Whilst there we will organise a the most amazing wiz-bang local event Sembalun has ever seen  Working with the local CDC guys, we need to track down a projector, a sheet, some décor, do some promo, rally up the community, posters everywhere … and get everyone really excited about the epic movie/film night event show casing the ancient Bundengan to the Lombok Indonesians who may or may not have seen it before? This is cultural preservation within Indonesia, celebrating a rich culture, making real friends while we’re at it, having an awesome time and running a great event! This is the CDC: http://www.cdc-sembalun.org/

Reflections and Learning Whilst in Country

When engaging in unique cultural community development setting, think about how we approach it, what are our inbuilt assumptions? While in country how can be positively impact a community? As well as being mindful of some of the negative impacts we could have. Start by making friends, and building relationships. Through this you will grasp a better understanding of each other, culture, social systems, the environment, struggles and strengths. We cannot assume that we know more than people who have grown up in that environment. Within this exchange community consultation is key, asking not what it is we already know but what new ideas we can offer and what we can learn from one another. Background Information

Climate: Indonesia has an almost entirely tropical climate, with the coastal plains averaging 28°C, the inland and mountain areas averaging 26°C, and the higher mountain regions, 23°C. The area's relative humidity is quite high, and ranges between 70 and 90 percent.

Population: 263.99 million (2017) Capital: Jakarta Languages: Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesian) Religion: Largely Muslim with Bali being mostly Hindu Economy: Indonesia has the largest economy in Southeast Asia and is one of the emerging market economies of the world. As a member of the G-20, it’s classified as newly industrialised. Still GDP per capita however ranks below the world average. Since the 1990s, the majority of the economy has been controlled by private Indonesians and foreign companies.

Despite industrialising over the past half century, agriculture remains an important part of the Indonesian economy along with natural resources (natural gas, coal, palm oil, rice, and rubber). Tourism in Indonesia remains an important component, as well as a significant source of its foreign exchange revenues. Culture and Tradition: Diversity is a central feature of Indonesian culture. It has 300 ethnic groups; 750 languages and dialects, with several local languages having their own scripts; and numerous religions. This is largely a result of the country’s unique history and geography. The importance of diversity is embedded in the nation’s motto: Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (“Unity in diversity”). However, even though Indonesians refer to themselves by their ethnic group and speak many local languages, Bahasa Indonesia, the official language of the country, unites them as a nation. Indonesia is a collectivist society that puts greater importance on the group rather than on individuals. This is the society’s way of life, and it is manifested in the form of mutual assistance. The collectivist culture is also evident in the people’s long-term commitment to family. The members of society form strong relationships in which everyone takes responsibility for the members of their group or clan. Cultural Etiquette in Indonesia: In the less populated areas of Indonesia, walking through villages without greeting the locals is considered the height of rudeness, before you go it is important to find out about local customs and traditions so as not to offend anyone.

Saving Face: Culturally, Indonesians do not like conflict, for this reason saving face and not being abrasive towards others is important. Equally, people in Indonesia embarrass easily and consider it very rude to deliberately embarrass someone. This includes raising your voice, or making accusations. In Indonesian cultural disputes/problems should be solved privately not in the streets, and egotistical or emotional outbursts are considered inappropriate. This cultural principle, known as equanimity (meaning - calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation) has roots in Eastern religious practices like Confucianism and Buddhism. How to be friendly: Often all it takes to follow proper etiquette in Indonesia is a smile and a humble demeanour. It's far more conservative than most Western countries, and as such, the locals tend to view travellers – even if they're just walking through the city, town or village – as guests entering their homes. Treat yourself as a guest in their home.

Whilst the bigger cities in Jakarta and Bali are accustomed to the behaviour of tourists, villages are often intrigued by visitors. If you want to walk down a residential street in a village, for instance, and there's a person working outside, ask, "boleh?" (may I?) before walking down the street. People in Indonesia are very friendly, but they have to be sure that you are too. If you're invited to an Indonesian family's home, it's customary and polite to bring a small gift - something coming from your country that they might not have access to. A postcard or photograph would make a nice gift. Demonstrating Equanimity: Patience is a virtue in most cultural cases, however it is especially important in Indonesia. Concede that while in-country not everything will run on time or according to plan. It is best to go with the flow, Indonesia is not a place to visit with a complex, highly structured itinerary. Religion: In addition to these basic cultural sensitivities, religion plays a large role in Indonesian life and values. The history of religion in Indonesia is fascinating, complex, and the subject of dozens of books. You might not fully understand what's going on, just be respectful of their customs. More than 85% of the people in Indonesia consider themselves Muslim, though their practices differ considerably from Islam as it's practiced in the Middle East. This is because of the rich texture of different religious traditions in the archipelago; from Buddhism and Hinduism, to Chinese Confucianism, European Christianity, Indigenous animist, and ancestor worship practices.

For many, the name of Islam is only the sheet that covers the shape of their ancestors' and communities' eclectic spiritual practices. The islands of Indonesia have been major trade hubs for over a thousand years, and each island has its own unique mix of religious traditions and practices, depending on who decided to set port there. Therefore, while there are a few religious and spiritual practices that are practiced by a majority of the population, the main rule regarding religion in Indonesia is, "Judge not, lest ye be judged." How to Respect Religion in Indonesia: Indonesia has always been a conservative, traditions-based society. For instance, it's considered shameful and impolite for women to walk around in skimpy clothing. Even in more cosmopolitan areas like Jakarta and Bali women should be advised that wearing revealing clothing may result in being bothered by locals, especially at night. It is best to respect these cultural norms to avoid offense, or confrontational situations. When entering a mosque, men should wear long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt to cover their arms. Women should cover up as well, and should invest in a kerchief, or shawl, to cover their hair. A man should also never shake hands with a Muslim woman, unless she extends her hand first. Basic Rules Whilst In-Country:

 Never use your left hand for anything. Don't touch anyone with it, don't eat with it, don't pick things up with it – as it's considered the hand you use to wipe yourself in the bathroom. If you're left-handed and suddenly everyone looks at you with disgust, that's what's going through their minds.

 Remember to remove your shoes or sandals at the door to a house, and don't show the soles of your feet.

 Use your right thumb to point at things - pointing with the index finger is considered rude.

 Always bend slightly when meeting or greeting an Indonesian older than you or in a position of authority. Source: World Nomads : https://www.worldnomads.com/

Some Key Phrases: English Indonesian Welcome Selamat datang Hello Apa kabar Goodbye Selamat tinggal Excuse me Maaf Permisi (to get past) Sorry Maafkan saya Maaf Thankyou Terima kasih Cheers/Good health Santi! (If Indonesians ask you what you think of their country, a good answer is Negara Indonesia indah sekali meaning - Indonesia is a beautiful country). PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Electricity Indonesia uses European-style two-pin round plugs ('C'-type is the most common variant found) Voltage is at 220 V 50 Hz. Money The unit of currency used in Indonesia is the rupiah (Rp). Denominations of 25, 50, 100 and 500 rupiah are in circulation in both the old silver-coloured coins and the newer bronze-coloured coins. Notes come in 500, 1000, 5000, 10000, 20000, 50 000 and 100 000 rupiah denominations. There are plenty of options for exchanging money in Indonesia, and it’s wise to use all of them so carry some cash and your ATM/Credit Card. You will only need money for personal items and optional social and recreational activities, alcoholic beverages, internet, phone sim cards, (if you want them) and other tourist activities or happenings outside of the itinerary. Conversion: $1 Australian equals approximately 10, 000 Indonesian Rp ATMs: ATMs are increasingly common throughout Indonesia and most now accept Visa, MasterCard, Maestro and Cirrus. Confirm with your bank at home to ensure you can use ATM facilities in Indonesia, and also ask what charges apply.ATMs in Indonesia have a maximum limit for withdrawals, sometimes it is 2,000,000Rp, but can be as low as 400,000Rp, which is not much in foreign currency terms. Problems can occur if your bank has a minimum withdrawal limit that is higher than the ATM’s maximum. In this case your transaction will be refused.These days, most large towns have banks with ATMs, but as they often experience downtime it’s good to keep your options open. Food A typical Indonesian meal consists of steamed rice and one or two main dishes made of fish, meat or vegetables served together. Food is eaten with the fingers or with a spoon and fork. When eating with the fingers, Indonesians use their right hand only. Always leave some food on the plate or drink in the glass to indicate that they have had enough.

WHAT TO BRING You will want to bring loose comfortable cotton clothes that are modest. Preferably shirts with sleeves and below the knee shorts and skirts or loose pants. Also a light but warm jumper, thongs, some good comfortable shoes, a light rain jacket and a sun hat are important. You won't need a sleeping bag, but a sleeping sheet is required. If it does get cold clean blankets are available in each accommodation. Mozzies can be a bit unpredictable. We suggest people bring a light travel mozzie net just in case. As we will be travelling from place to place, please try to pack as light as you can for your own comfort as well as for the easy movement of the whole group. Below is a guide for what to bring CLOTHES

 Light Jumper  Socks and underwear  Long Pants/shorts/skirts  Sun hat  Long Sleeve tops/shirts  Sleeping wear  Comfortable sturdy shoes  Light rain Jacket  Flip flops  Swimmers  Sandals (optional) TOILETRIES  Sunscreen  Sanitary products (you can buy pads in  Lip balm Indo but outside of Bali and Jakarta you  Mosquito repellent won’t have access to tampons)  Hand Sanitiser gel (this is very useful)  Moisturiser (most moisturisers in Indo  Medications (see section below) have skin whitener, so bring your own) OTHER

 Torch  Small padlock  Water bottle  Ear plugs  Keep cup  Mosquito net  Container for take away when needed  Money belt  Metal straw  Small day pack  Bed sheet/inner sheet  Snorkel/goggles  Towel or sarong IMPORTANT

 Passport + photocopies  Visa + photocopies  Passport photos OPTIONAL

 Spare memory card  Small sewing kit  USB  Gaffer tape (always handy)  Piece of thin rope  Slippery Elm (good for stomach upsets)

RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL GUIDELINES Travel with an open mind Travel is best planned and experienced as a means of collective fulfilment. We ask all participants who join us to travel with an open mind, as it is a fundamental component of self-education, mutual exchange, understanding and learning about the diversity between people and cultures. Travelling in this way to other cultures and traditions will transform your experience. Think about your impacts and sustainability Sustainability is a core component of the work we do and we encourage participants on our trips to adhere to our sustainable framework. This includes:

 Try to minimise purchasing plastic bottles

 Be aware of the products you take with you including soaps, shampoo and conditioners, insect repellents, clothes washing products etc and choose natural biodegradable products wherever possible.

 Be wary about toilet paper use and girls think about disposal of sanitary products

 Be water wise!

 Think about the type and amount of transport you use each day – when you are responsible for these things. Much can be seen for walking!

 Think about the products you dispose of and where they go in the country you are in. Many countries we visit don’t have waste disposal infrastructure set in place that deals with waste in a healthy or environmentally sound way.

 Try to learn as much as you can about the community you will be visiting so that you are aware of cultural norms and different ways of behaving.

 Learn some language. Even a very small amount of local language can go a long way and demonstrates respect and an active interest in the country you visit. (For more on our sustainable travel guidelines visit: http://ceres.org.au/global/responsible-travel-framework/)

SAFETY AND MEDICAL INFORMATION FOR INDONESIA (If you have any health issues, make sure you tell us before departing). Visit a travel doctor It is important that you make an appointment to see a Travel Doctor or GP to seek a professional recommendation on the vaccinations and other medications you may require. Medical kits You will need to make up and bring a medical kit with advice from your doctor. Medical kits contain prescription and non-prescription medications for the self-management of common traveller’s problems, upset belies, infections, allergies and any personal requirements. Travellers insurance All participants need to take out their own travellers insurance that covers emergency evacuation from remote areas (we will need to site your insurance before departure). Swinburne covers student travellers insurance. Terms and Conditions All participants will need to sign a CERES Global terms and conditions form. Travelling with medicines Before leaving home, you should check that your medications are legal in Samoa and the transiting Countries. Make sure you bring sufficient quantities to last the trip. General recommendations Recommendations from the Australian Government for safe travel overseas include:

 Register your travel plans - https://www.orao.dfat.gov.au/orao/weborao.nsf/Homeform?Openform

 Eat and drink safely. Try not to overindulge in alcohol.  Be especially aware of motor vehicle and recreational water hazards.

 Ensure your vaccines are up-to-date.  Avoid mosquitoes, ticks, flies and other biting insects.

 Don't go near or touch local animals including domestic cats and dogs  Apply sunscreen and repellent regularly.

 If you are prescribed anti-malarial medication, take it as prescribed, for example prior to leaving, while in risk areas and when you return.

 Research your destination and also find out whether essentials are readily available. In some countries supplies of feminine hygiene products, and contraceptives, including condoms, can be unreliable or unavailable. STAYING HEALTHY OVERSEAS The most important way to stay healthy while travelling overseas is to look after you own health and hygiene. One of the easiest ways to do this is to be careful about what you eat and drink; take precautions about what goes into your mouth. Where possible: DRINK:  Boiled water

 Purified water: modern water purifiers such as UV based Steri Pens are transportable and very effective. Used correctly, they will eliminate any organic material and organisms from water and render it about as safe as you can possibly get  Bottled water: check if the seal is unbroken, as refills from the tap are not uncommon. Only purchase bottled water when boiled, purified or chemically disinfected water is unavailable to minimise the creation of plastic waste  Chemically disinfected water: the simplest way to do this is to use iodine-based drinking water tablets which are added to water before drinking. The instructions must be followed correctly. Individuals allergic to iodine should not use iodine tablets  Cans or bottled drinks (please note that we encourage our participants to minimise their consumption of bottled drinks wherever possible, to minimise waste to landfill)

 Wines and spirits: these are usually imported and safe but ice is certainly to be avoided Always have a back-up plan when it comes to sourcing safe drinking water!!! DO NOT DRINK:  Any other water: presume all other sources of water are contaminated.

 Anything with ice in it: freezing preserves germs; it does not kill them

 From shared water bottles, to minimise the risk of the spread of infection and disease EAT:

 Freshly cooked food: fried, boiled, steamed, soups  Peel-able fruits: bananas, citrus fruit, apples, etc.

 Food of acceptable brands in cans or sealed packets  In well patronised busy restaurants serving local food

 Off clean plates with clean cutlery: be careful about excess water left on dishes

 Always be sure that the origin of your food is safe! DO NOT EAT:

 Uncooked or undercooked food or reheated food  Salads or unpeeled fruit and vegetables

 Ice-cream (unless it is in an internationally packaged and labeled brand) and dairy products

 Oysters, clams, mussels, barbecued prawns or mud crabs  Food that has been left around exposed to flies

 Dishes requiring a good deal of food handling to prepare SAFETY CERES Global conducts risk assessments of all officially activities undertaken during the Indonesia Cultural Exchange Program. As a participant, you need to ensure that you are making informed and safe choices for yourself outside of these official activities to ensure your own personal and group safety.

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS

Australian Consulate - General Address: Jl. Tantular No.32, Renon, Denpasar Sel., Kota Denpasar, Bali 80234, Indonesia, Phone: +62 361 2000100 bali.indonesia.embassy.gov.au/ For an emergency in Indonesia, dial the following numbers: Main Emergency = 112, Ambulance = 118, Search & Rescue = 111, 115, 151, Police = 110, Fire Dpt. 113 CERES - Contact Sophie or Ben CERES Global Coordinators, CERES Community Environment Park, Corner of Stewart and Robert Sts Brunswick East, p. 03) 9389 0183, e. [email protected], [email protected]

We’re really happy to be taking this amazing journey with you. Keep in touch during your pre-departure preparation and ask any questions as they come up.

THIS WILL BE SUCH A GREAT ADVENTURE!