Sorry for all the posts regarding this topic people but the information seams hard to find and it would be good to see as many Aussie's attend as possible. Sorry yet again guys!
12 October this year will hold a special significance for all Australians. On that night at 1108 pm twelve months ago, 88 innocent Australians died in the biggest peace-time loss of life in their history. The day will resound for twenty-one other countries who also suffered loss. In all, 202 souls perished after the incident at Jalan Legian, Kuta.
Both to mark that day, to bring closure to this painful event, and to look forward, the Australian government will hold two memorial services. This will enable victims, families and the community to join together in remembering the tragic events of 12 October last year.
BALI MEMORIAL SERVICE
The Bali memorial service will take place in the presence of the Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon John Howard, MP, at the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Centre (GWK) on 12 October. The venue is an outdoor, hill-top setting with a Balinese ambience – located about 20-30 minutes from Kuta.
The memorial service will be for Australian survivors and the families of Australian victims of the tragedy. Survivors and families of victims of other affected nationalities, are also invited to the service, especially all those from Bali.
The service will be open to members of the public, and all Australians and other nationals are welcome to attend. Volunteers who assisted in the aftermath of the tragedy are particularly welcome.
The memorial service will begin at 8am. Parking for the general public is available at the GWK. Security will be tight and members of the public are asked to be seated by 7am sharp. Long security delays can be expected after that time.
We recommend that you do not bring a bag to the service. Marshals will provide water and tissues at the service. We also recommend you wear a hat and sunglasses and apply sunscreen before coming to the service. If you do bring a bag to the service, it must be no bigger than a standard A4 sheet of paper (30x20 cm). Please be aware that all bags will be searched on entry.
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Bali Memorial Registration (see link)
Please register your interest in attending the Bali Memorial Service by clicking here. Registration is not a requirement for attendance, but we strongly encourage you to do so to help us estimate numbers.
Australians intending to travel to Bali are strongly recommended to register their details at the DFAT website on www.smartraveller.gov.au. This will allow us to contact you in the event of a consular emergency.
Danny n' Beck