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+628123310XXXX I just received my September magazine. Wow, it was so great when I read A Little KGI History and especially the story from the CEO of IALF Indonesia, Geoff Crewes, telling us about how Kang Guru began with the radio program and broadcast used reel tape. How great your spirit? I am proud to know KGI. (Kartika, Palangkaraya, Kalteng)

+628525483XXXX Thanks a lot for the September edition magazine. It was so nice to read your magazine and it so helped my students in Ponpes Al-BAROKAH to add to their knowledge n experience. We like to read all the things in your magazine especially about idioms n AIP. We hope AIP to be better n better. Thanks for giving us infomation about Snuff Puppets in Jogja n great building of religion picture in Oz-Indo Connections. We hope u always tell me about the great buildings or tourism places in the world n a little informations about those. (Usman Zaini, teacher of Ponpes Al-BAROKAH, Probolinggo) +628137652XXXX Hi KGI, thanks 4 sending Sept ed mag. Its so unique to see KGI's 20th Aniversary Tour in ur magzine. I cant say nothing except wow ... good performance, every one can show their attractions in different ways n styles to celebrate KGI 20th Anniversary. Its so fantastic n challenging. Happy 20th Anniversary KGI. I love u. (Mega Pratiwi Pohan, North Sumatra) +62856332XXXX Uve been here for 20 years but I knew u when I was in university. When I was student of SMP & SMA I never knew about that magazine. I think u should be close with students in SMP & SMA, so they can use this magazine as mediator to improve their skill in English. For ur 20th celebration, I just want to say HAPPY ANNIVERSARY. Bravo Kangguru n I always ur surprise in next edition. (Hesty Vanita, Pamekasan, Madura) +628529015XXXX 20556. Thanx KangGURU. I like the poster very much and am reading the special edition magazine. (Santoso, Jepara)

+628152404XXXX Thx 4 the great great great Sept ed. Jst wnt 2 say how thankfl Im, knowing KGI can survive till 20, so many more can learn from &with u 2 improve their English. I believe, whatevr uve been through_ staff changes, krismon^_^, etc_, ull still there, be our Kang&Guru^_^ (Falni, Southeast Sulawwsi)

Thanks very much for your interesting feedback and comments. A fabulous KGI 20th Anniversary t-shirt will be sent to all these contributors. We love your feedback so send us more by SMS, letters, emails, post on the FORUM or join us on FaceBook!

+628593372XXXX Hello KGI. I want to say Happy 20th Anniversary. I hope you always give the best from the best. by the way I want to say that your magazines cover on September 2009 edition was very cool and it was different with other covers. Im very happy too because you presented Entertainment rubric in your September 2009 edition. Well once again happy 20th anniversary and good luck. (Dian, Banyuwangi)

+62812463XXXX Thanks a lot for your September edition magazine which is very special for me. I like A Little KGI History and Reflection from KGI Team. By reading it, I can learn something important. How big effort makes a great success. It really inspired me always try something new and make a great effort to be better and successful. Ok, thanks for everything move on! (Gede Arsadana, an English teacher, SMPN 4 TejakulaBuleleng, Bali)

+628134149XXXX Hi! My name is Andi Naniwarsih. I live on jl.Domba lr.Melati no.2A Talise Central Sulawesi PALU-INDONESIA. Im very proud of you because you really know learning strategies for secondary n tertiary levels how they can pour out their expression by existence of the kang guru magazine. Im very happy if you could send me that one. Thank you.

KGI's 20th Anniversary Celebrations in Bali

On November 20th and 21st, several hundred people from all over Indonesia were in Bali as guests of KGI to celebrate KGI's 20 years in Indonesia. The celebrations began with a function at the Australian Consulate in Denpasar hosted by Mr. Lex Bartlem, Australia's Consul General. The following day a Celebration Event was held at IALF Bali. Guests came from far and near including Sibolga and Medan in the far west and Jayapura and the Tanimbar Islands to the east. KGI 20th Anniversary Competition Winners were there along with the Australian Ambassador to Indonesia, Mr. Bill Farmer and his wife Elaine. Mr. Luke O'Neill represented AusAID at both functions. For all the highlights and photos check the KGI website 20th Anniversary Page, KGI on Facebook, and in the photo collage in the middle of this edition. Thanks to everyone who was able to attend - it was great fun for everyone.

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Contents KGI
DECEMBER 2009
Front and Back Cover:
Creating and Strengthening Links Inside Front Cover: KGI's September magazine

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Welcome from Kevin Dalton Kang Guru Voices Idioms Inggris and Quick Fix People to People Build Links Scholarships to Study Overseas Volunteering The Australia Indonesia Partnership (AIP) Oz-Indo Connections and more links in the making! Maybe YOU can build your own links through scholarships

Hi everyone and a special gday gday to all of our regular and longtime readers. Here we are at the end of another year. KGI has been very busy lately as so many things have been happening. Although the 20th Anniversary was held just a few weeks back (Nov. 20 21), the memories of that event are still fresh in so many peoples minds. More news in the March 2010 edition. The theme of this magazine is the myriad links that exit between Indonesia and Australia. Do you know that there are thousands of people in Indonesia and in Australia who know each other? They are linked through a wide range of shared experiences. These links are important to these people, and to the Indonesia-Australia relationship, and will always be remembered. In this edition read just some of the many people to people and government to government links that exist between Indonesia and Australia. There are three areas where KGI absolutely knows such links have been really facilitated, developed and established - alumni, volunteering and exchanges. For many years KGI has given readers and listeners plenty of information about these groups of people, right? KGI has told you about the Muslim Exchange Program from the Australia Indonesia Institute (AII), activities with the Australia Indonesia Youth Exchange Program (AIYEP), alumni of Australia who have returned to work in Indonesia, and exchange programs for journalists, students, artists and teachers. These programs, amongst others, both bilateral and private, definitely create those valuable links. Kang Guru will be back in March 2010 with the next KGI magazine - the theme will include the environment. Please enjoy and learn from this December edition and lets all look forward to a great 2010. So, from all of us here at Kang Guru Indonesia in Bali, the very best wishes for the Festive Season and Happy New Year.

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Kang Guru in the Classroom Entertainment Different Pond Different Fish (DPDF) Kang Guru News Room

Kang Guru's logo represents the most commonly found kangaroos in Australia - the red kangaroo, often called Big Red, and the grey kangaroo. Kang Guru Indonesia IALF - Bali PO Box 3095, Denpasar 80030, Bali Phone : (0361) 225243 Fax : (0361) 263509 Mobile: 081 2387 0479 (SMS only) Email : kangguru@ialf.edu Website : www.kangguru.org Kang Guru Indonesia magazines are published in March, June, September and December. Kang Guru magazines are FREE and should not be sold for profit. If you would like your own personal copy then write an interesting letter, email or SMS, of at least 75 words, to KGI to order the KGI magazine. Be sure to tell us about your life, hobbies, family, etc. Don't worry about your English. okay? This is not a test! The views expressed are not necessarily those of AusAID or the Australian Government. Articles and photographs may be reproduced with permission from Kang Guru Indonesia.

This is the first time for me to write about Kang Guru. I know about Kang Guru from listening to Pastway Radio in Tasikmalaya. They broadcast Kang Guru program weekly to more than 170 stations across Indonesia. Im interested in the Kang Guru program because its a good program for us to practise and to increase my English ability. It was difficult to find a good English magazine so I was surprised when I began to read the magazine. There is lots of information thats important for me. Im really surprised me cos Kang Guru has reached hundreds of thousands of students, teachers and communities. Wow .... its very amazing. I hope you are always success and exist in Indonesia forever. Thanks to Australia for making Kang Guru exist in Indonesia. (Lia Suryana, Kecamatan Cihideung,Tasikmalaya)

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Kang Guru VOICES Kang Guru VOICES

This decorative envolope is from Abdullah William Rasyidin in Karanganyar, Central Java.

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Inspiration to improve English!

Last year I visited IALF Bali and found the KGI magazine. My first impression about the magazine was usual. But after I read and read I understood this magazine reflected Indonesian and Australian culture. It tells how Indonesian and Australian culture is different. In the June 2007 edition I love the part about Tora Sudiro. Tora is famous and so funny. His advice, which Ive still remembered until now is making mistakes in English is good and you learn more. If you dont speak then maybe you wont learn anything new. This advice gave me spirit and inspiration to improve my English. People like Tora Sudiro can be an inspiration to everyone including me. Its fantastic. Ni Made Inten Lestari Denpasar, BALI Dear Inten, many thanks for the letter and I am sure Tora will enjoy reading your comments. Yes, Tora is on our database!

KGI is my daily meal!

My names Maria Savio Binter. My friends call me Mey. Im a student at SMAN 3 Sorong, Papua. I know this program from Mr. Sangadji. He used your magazine in our English lessons. KGI is my daily meal. I like your magazine, radio program, study books and cassettes. It helps me how to speak with someone, exercise my hearing and my brain. I hope the KGI crew will visit our school because we want to ask many questions. OK, I think thats all and good luck. KGI is the best. Maria Savio Binter Sorong, Papua Hello Maria, it's lovely to receive an email from a KGI reader far away in Papua. When the KGI team goes to Papua next year we will make sure to visit your school.

I need the KGI magazine!

Hello, my name is Tias. Its my first time to write this sms to KGI. I know this magazine from my supervisor Mr. Totok when I did my job training at RRI Surakarta. It is a great chance to know this cool magazine since I find this is interesting. I study at English and Fine Arts Department and I give some private English classes too. Ill be very glad if I can get this magazine for free. Thanks a lot. Tias, Surakarta, Central Java Hi Tias, you sound as though you are a busy person and if we can help you in any way then we will. Your magazines should arrive soon. Good luck to you and your students.

Theme for March mag...!

I study in SMP Sw St Fransiskus Aek Tolang. My hobby is swimming & cycling. I am 13 years old. First, Happy Anniversary to KGI. I do know Kang Guru from my English teacher. He teaches us to write letters to Kang Guru. He teaches us about Kang GURU magazine in the school. At school we have good activities for the environment. We grow mahoni trees near my school. It is also good to minimize global warming. And today our topic is about Our Forest, Our Life, so I think Kang Guru must do more about this topic. Otniel Sibolga, North Sumatra Thanks for your email. The theme for the March 2010 magazine will include the environment. And yes KGI totally agrees with you - looking after the environment is VERY important.

Salute to KGI Team!

I feel so impressed after reading the Reflections of personalities who have worked for KGI from the beginning of its establishment (KGI the Sept 2009 edition). Theyre indeed very great people and they have done a great job. Here I want to send them my faithful salutation and wish them all the best for their lives. Im proud being a KGI-ite and enjoy the benefits of getting free KGI magazines regularly. Thank you very much. Parisi Asih Kebumen, Central Java Dear Asih, thanks for your appreciation of the KGI team. All of us, even those who are now doing other things, have been happy to work with Kang Guru - especially for readers just like you.

Brilliant and Creative (letter)

I've received the Sept edition and I like reading it because it is full with interesting pictures and information. The history of KGI make me love and be more proud of KGI. I believe that the KGI team are the brilliant and creative people. By the way, would you send me the free CDs of KGI radio programs, Different Pond Different Fish and Celebrities Interviews. I need them because in my campus the lab facilities are low. In fact when I listened to an Australian native speaker who came to my campus it was hard to understand them. I just smiled when they spoke quickly because I did not understand what they said. So I think it's important for me to take more listening exercise with English andI trust that your CDs can help me. Resa Levia Kab. Kerinci, Jambi Dear Resa, those CDs are on the way How How abou 's to you now and I hope you use them well. Check the website for the full list of CDs available and all are free.

Don't stop the magazine!

Today I received the Sept 2009 magazine. However dont think that you can ever stop sending me the magazine just because it is now on your website. I like reading your magazine than reading it on the computer. I always get a headache if I sit down in front of the computer for along time. Do you know sometimes I read your magazine in my room or even bring it outside and read it under a tree. I enjoy it. Wildan Habibi Sidayu, Gresik, East Java

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Idioms Inggris with Sue

To have time on your hands means you do not have much to do, you are not busy and have spare time. "Now that her children are all at school, she has a lot of time on her hands. Maria has decided to volunteer with the local Red Cross in Padang".
Here. I'll be happy to lend you a hand. Not that hand. What a life! I have a lot of time on my hands now. I should help others in my community. Great idea, ya?

To lend a hand is to happily give someone some help and assistance because you have some spare time. "Could you lend me a hand with this table? I need to register the volunteers working here today". "Could you lend a hand with this math assignment? "No problem, Id be happy to lend a hand".

If something is worth doing then it is a case of in for a penny, in for a pound, which means that when gambling or taking a chance, you might as well go the whole way and take all the risks, not just some.

A case of in for a penny, in for a pound. He's taking all the risks by betting all the money he has.

'Quick Fix'
I received this short email recently from Andi in Madura. He and his students would like to have an Australian work at their school cos all the students there really love English. Can you see the problems with the email? After reading your magazine, Im interesting (1) in joint (2) the volunteer program. I have ever (3) read of this before in the KGI magazine. Could you send a volunteer to our school, it would be comfortable (4)if a nativer (5) works with my students.

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What should Andi have written? After reading your magazine, Im interested to join the volunteer program. I have read of this before in the KGI magazine. Could you send a volunteer to our school, it would great if a native speaker works with my students. 1. interested - for more information look at KGI Quick Fix in the March 2009 magazine. 2. join - a verb : to join joint - a noun - my knee joint hurts, thats why I cant ride my bicycle. 3. ever is only used in question - Have you ever done any volunteer work in your life? 4. great/ wonderful - comfortable is an adjective and usually describes something physically relaxing a comfortable chair, a comfortable situation. 5. native-speaker - a native speaker of English/ a native English speaker OR any language. Ogi at KGI is a native speaker of Bahasa Indonesia and Bahasa Bali.

A KGI Facebook Competition

Write a sentence on KGI's Facebook Wall using at least one of these words - interested, join, and native-speaker. Also unjumble these words below and add them to your sentence entry.

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You can win a Quick Fix CDs and a KGI flash disk 12 people only! Go to Kang Guru Indonesia's Facebook page now and post your entry! December 2009

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People to People
People to people links are created when people really get to know each other. They can get to know each other in many ways. It may be done by studying together or visiting each other. Perhaps they help each other in times of disaster or development and then, by working together, they learn and understand more about one another. These types of links and experiences usually remain strong for many, many years. These are all important experiences where people grow and develop personally and professionally. Afterwards people often remain friends and associates for many years and even after quite a long time, wonderful memories remain strong. Throughout the pages of this magazine you will read about new people to people links being built, and others which have already lasted a long time.

Okay, here's something for you to think about. There are thousands of these people living and working here in Indonesia who have studied in Australia. They may be teenagers, young adults, even middle-aged or older people. In fact some of them could be over 60 years of age. They are all a part of the same group. This very special group of people are called alumni. Alumni are people who have studied in a particular place university, college and country. Alumni of Australia are students who have studied in Australia. Alumni of Melbourne University are students who have, some time in the past, studied at Melbourne University. Did you know that thousands and thousands of Indonesians have studied in Australia, some privately and some on scholarships. Do you also know that every year there are about 18,000 Indonesians studying at universities, colleges and schools in Australia?

Rika Kiswardani - an Australian alumni of Flinders University in South Australia Recently at an Australian Alumni function in Makassar, KGI interviewed Rika Kiswardani, an alumni of Flinders University in South Australia. Rika completed her predeparture language course at IALF Jakarta before heading Down Under where she graduated from her Masters Degree of Policy and Administration in 2000. As the interview began, Rika told KGI of some of the lighter observations she made whilst in Australia including 1. no bakso or kaki limas in Australia 2. the streets are usually empty at night and very quiet 3. not many malls but 4. a good environment for study
No bakso, no soto, not even indomie rebus. What a drag. Tahu isi, gembrot, nasi goreng ... wah.

Rika not only studied in Australia but in the process learnt a lot about the Aussie way of doing things. Rika also made lasting links with people there, especially her mentors at Flinders University. Rika is the Head, Division of Bilateral Technical Cooperation, Bureau for Technical Cooperation, State Secretariat in Jakarta. In that role Rika is the main contact person between the Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) program and the Indonesian Government (GOI). While a pre-departure student at IALF Jakarta, Rika not only studied but also met and worked together with people such as David Spiller, ADS Team Leader 2000 2008, and Geoffrey Crewes, CEO IALF. As Rika says, it is interesting now because in her current position she has quite a different relationship with Geoffrey Crewes, and with the current ADS Team. They are now partners working side by side to further improve the scholarship scheme. Rika told KGI that while she delivers input from the GOI her Australian experience is of great assistance to her. Through discussion and sharing, and drawing on her Aussie experiences, Rika believes she is able to better communicate with her Australian scholarship partners about the ideas of the GOI.
Do you know anyone who has studied in Australia? Or perhaps in another country? Why not sit down and interview them about their experiences? Send a short report on the interview to KGI? Maybe it will appear in the March 2010 magazine.

KGI Note: Streets in Indonesia, especially in villages and kampungs, always seem busy during daylight hours with motorbikes, children and kaki limas everywhere. But in Australia? Absolutely a lot quieter. Sometimes a car or a pedestrian may go past on a village street but as for motorbikes - hardly ever!

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Building Links
Journalists building links between Indonesia and Australia
I thought I already knew a bit about Indonesia before my visit earlier this year. After all, I had travelled there as a young backpacker in the 1990s. I was enchanted by the friendly people and beautiful landscapes. But I soon found out that there were other fascinating dimensions to this country, which has had such an interesting transition to democracy in the past decade. Then in 2008 I was awarded an Elizabeth ONeill Journalism Award. Returning as a journalist, I was able to meet Indonesians from various walks of life - politicians, academics, fishermen and farmers. I also made friends with some journalists in Jakarta and was impressed to see how vigorous and spirited the Indonesian media is. One highlight of my trip was visiting Nurul Huda School in Bekasi, outside Jakarta. There I met students, teachers and parents, who were determined to make the school, which was built through AIBEP and funded by the Australian government, a success. Another memorable day was when I travelled to a small island near Makassar to observe Australian officials at work. They were talking to a fishing community about where Indonesian fishing waters end and Australian fishing waters begin. This is one of the issues that can still cause tensions in what has become a very close relationship between our two countries. It was impressive to see the level of engagement and grassroots diplomacy as both Australian and Indonesian officials took questions from the fishermen and their families and then sat down together to a delicious seafood lunch. After a month in Indonesia, I flew back to Australia with my new friend Kartika Sari, from Rakyat Merdeka, the Indonesian winner of the 2008 Elizabeth ONeill Journalism Award. Then we both attended the Australia-Indonesia: Partners in a New Era conference in Sydney. At this conference, there was a lot of talk about how the relations between our governments have become very close, but more needs to be done to encourage people-to-people relations. I felt was very fortunate to have had the opportunity to make new friends during my trip and to see parts of Indonesia that I had not experienced as a backpacker. I came away from my exchange knowing a few more Indonesian words and thinking that it would be a very good thing if more Australian school students had the opportunity to learn Bahasa and Kartika and Sophie with Australian visit Indonesia. Sophie Morris, a journalist from Sydney, Australia
Ambassador to Indonesia, Mr. Bill Farmer.

Ben Liu - from Jombang to Melbourne Zoo

In 2004 my wife and I worked as English teacher trainers in Jombang, East Java. I was an Australian Volunteer International while my wife was with the ISELP, an AusAID project (see KGI's AusAID Archives for more information). We worked at Pondok Pesantren Darul Ulum (PPDU) in Jombang. Over the two years we worked at PPDU we built strong on-going relationships with many of the staff and students there. In fact, three years later we still keep in contact with many of our friends by mobile phone messaging each other back and forwards from Australia to Indonesia. Sometimes, I get woken at 4 oclock in the morning, very early for Australians, by my good friend Nurdin Brumono to tell me who has won the Champions League Soccer Final. We were lucky enough to visit Jombang again in 2008 and see all of our good friends again. I hope that we will be able to visit them again in the next 12 months. My new job in Australia is working at Melbourne Zoo. I use my experience from living in Indonesia everyday because I teach many Australian students about life in Indonesia and the wildlife that lives there including elephants, tigers and of course orangutans. Keep reading KGI for more news from me here in Melbourne.

First an exchange student and now a volunteer - the links continue

When Paulien Long was 17 she lived in Bali as a Rotary Youth Exchange Student for a year. She lived with four different host families while attending SMA3 Denpasar. That exchange was a life-changing experience and during her exchange she made long-lasting friendships. These friendships have lasted over the years and have helped Paulien to fulfill her next role in Bali as a VIDA volunteer. Paulien has spent the past three years working as a volunteer with YAKUM Bali. YAKUM helps people with physical disabilities to become independent in their own lives and work within the community. In a recent interview with KGI Paulien said that this project will impact on a lot of people. One of the ways that I can see that happening in the long term is through the links and networks that weve made between the two countries and between different organizations'.

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Scholarships Overseas
These people once dreamed to go abroad and their dreams have come true. Some went for a short visit and some went for longer periods. Most of them could not have done that without a scholarship. Yes, they received a scholarship to study abroad. How did they get the scholarship? Find out more by reading their own stories. students. Hendra : Germany High School tunities for Oppor (2 years) Gung Mas: A letter from Bali. Bangli in ent of SMA 1 I got a scholarship East Hi Im a stud ogram called in a pr from Inwent http:// Exchange I participated stralia www.inwent.org/. a-Northern Au March li. In Indonesi by Diknas Ba student in ram offered Prog r every was a test fo I applied for it online join in a 2009, there li Regency to and there are m. From a and Bang ogra Singaraj r exchange pr different choices of t and teache ents and studen 4 stud m. e were only programs that you can take. I was interested in in this progra y school ther m ated kwho particip Human Resources Development in Germany. I sent my cluding spea one teacher glish test in application and waited for the reply. I finally got and I did a rwent an En ening I unde ting and list accepted! Inwent sent me to Jakarta to study reading, wri asan ing, waw budayaan, German at the Goethe institute for two months. All wawasan ke y test. rsonalit the costs during my course in Jakarta was covered by jana ara, and pe wa Nur nusant when Mr. De Inwent. Im currently studying at Magdeburg successful as surprising Iw at I was d he said th University in Germany. I got a scholarship for a year. to Australia. called me an student This is the lifetime experience for me because I get th of in exchange on 24 to join in, Australia, to see beautiful Germany. I get a living allowance, s, and I will rived in Darw onth I ar here for 4 m se, food and travel allowance which is great!! gust. I will be ber. Of cour Au cem on 4th of De in back to Bali ying in Darw Hendra Christanto, a teacher from Salatiga. here. Im stud y job here is to Im studying dm in year 11. An e uc High School e and introd Study in the USA - yes you can! Aussie cultur learn about se culture. Baline I joined the program called is Saturday Indonesian English Language yeah KGI, th Oh will dance a Study Program (IELSP) to afternoon, I e e in Consulat study Intensive English and Balinese danc in. in Darw American culture in Ohio donesia here of In t raising even University from April 4 to his is a fund T hs of the eart May 30, 2009. This program for the victim sia. is available for all underes in Indone quak graduate university students around Indonesia. Students must be 19 24 years old, have a 450 TOEFL ITP score (not prediction), have a good academic record, be active in any kinds of community services, be independent and open minded, and creative. For further information please visit www.iief.or.id or Google IELSP. Kang Guru Indonesia helped me so much to get my dream. By reading and listening to your programs helped to make my dream to get scholarship come true and then studying English in the countries where English is spoken. I knew some other scholarships from KGI, for example the South East Asian Youth Program, the Muslim Exchange, AIYEP, Darmasiswa, Erasmus Mundus and The British Chevening Award (KGI September 2008), and Peace Scholarships. Sultan leader of one of the former KGCC English language clubs in Lombok.

Rara Indah Permatasari

I followed SEAMOLEC technical assistance program for Hanoi Open University. SEAMOLEC stands for Southeast Asian Minister of Education Organization Regional Open Learning Centre. Its one of SEAMOLEC programs to develop capacity building in Indonesia and South-east Asia, and my school (SMKN 1 Surabaya) is one of SEAMOLEC partners. Information about the SEAMOLEC open job training program is available from JENI (Java Education Network Indonesia) in SEAMOLEC office in Jakarta, and online. From vocational high school students that have job training in SEAMOLEC, they chose 2 students to go to Hanoi, that is me and my friend, Basofi. We have now passed some selection processes. Now we are in Hanoi, Vietnam, for 3 months. After that we come back to Indonesia to continue our study at school and prepare to face final examinations.

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Volunteering
Did you know that Kevin from KGI was a volunteer way back in 1990. He worked in Lombok with Australian Volunteers International (AVI).
"Basically I just wanted to try something different and to do it in a different country. It didnt really matter where in the world either. I am so happy that it turned out to be Indonesia. I worked at LP3ES in Mataram for two and a half years teaching English to staff there. It was fun, even Hashing (see left), and a wonderful introduction to sights and sounds of Indonesia. And guess what? I am still here!" Volunteering gave Kevin the opportunity to live and work with others in a place that was worlds apart from what he was used to. What an experience it all was! And as you can see, he is still here in Indonesia. Did you know that December 5th is International Volunteeer Day? Check it out www.sealthedeal2009.org/unv

Dane Waters,

from Australia, began volunteering while he was studying for a Bachelor of Health Science Degree in Australia. He worked with Health Communication Resources (HCR), an Australian NGO. This NGO specializes in using community radio for health promotion and community development. It has projects throughout Australia and Asia. In 2007, HCR and Heartline FM in Bali invited Dane to do an evaluation of their community radio station. Dane is now back in Bali as a trainer/mentor with the Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development (AYAD) program. He is conducting capacity building activities throughout Indonesia, but the primary focus is in the village of Tulikup, Gianyar. Working with local staff, such as Pak Lindo, they are setting up a training centre for health promotion and community development programming. Part of the project includes a placement program for students from Curtin University in Perth, as well as Indonesian students. The first group of two Australian students and one Indonesian student from Jakarta traveled to Bali recently to conduct an assessment of the community health and social needs. They then developed a communication strategy to address the issues. This work goes towards the students final accreditation. Heartline FM has also held training for local volunteers from the Gianyar regency. These volunteers are now out in the community gathering messages about the health and social needs of the community. The project is all about strengthening people to people links. Direct Aid Program (DAP) provided funds to purchase recording equipment, enabling them to create community health promotions/announcements using members of the community, which are broadcast on HLB throughout the region.

Festus Nyadimo is a VSO volunteer in the town of Ruteng, in the Manggarai, NTT province of Indonesia. He is working with local organizations to improve infrastructure. Here's what Festus has to say, "Im here as a Water and Sanitation Adviser. I work with AYO Yayasan, Indonesias main development organisation, in their offices in Ruteng. I dont always work directly with the people in the communities, but I do take weekly trips and accompany staff into the field, which gives me first-hand knowledge about what happens on site.

Kang Guru often receives questions from schools about how their school can get an English native speaker volunteer to work at their school. Ogi from KGI met with members of the AVI team in Salatiga in October including Jon Hunter, the Country Manager of AVI Indonesia (see picture left). He mentioned that AVI's native speaker volunteers do not teach in classrooms directly but work with English teachers. If you would like more information about AVI please contact: Australian Volunteers International (AVI) Indonesia Jl. Bendungan Asahan II No.7, Bendungan Hilir, Jakarta Pusat Tel / Fax: 021 - 5737379 Email: indonesia@australianvolunteers.com

Direct Aid Program (DAP) funding is available to community groups and NGOs engaged in development activities on a not-for profit basis. Special consideration is given to activities that alleviate poverty and contribute to developmental outcomes, and that address womens issues and participation. Particular attention is also given to the needs of children, youth, and other disadvantaged groups within a local community. Projects with environmental dimensions are equally highly suitable. Information regarding the DAP in Bali and NTB is available from the DAP Secretariat at the Australian Consulate-General in Bali on (0361) 241118, ext 119, or bali.congen@dfat.gov.au. Information regarding the DAP in other parts of Indonesia is available from the DAP Secretariat at the Australian Embassy in Jakarta on (021) 2550 5583 or dap.jakarta@dfat.gov.au.

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Australia and Indonesia have been development partners for many years, with a strong and active relationship going back to the 1950s. The Australian Government will provide an estimated A$452.5 million (3.7 trillion Rupiah) in development assistance to Indonesia in 2009-10. Indonesia is the largest recipient of Australian development assistance in 2009-10. But it isn't just the development activities that makes the AustraliaIndonesia Partnership (AIP) strong. It is also the people to people contacts that develop as a result of the associated activities, and as Kang Guru has always said, "Good Neighbours (do) Make Good Friends." What has ELTIS achieved?
The achievements of ELTIS are wide-ranging but here are just a few. ELTIS has trained 63 Master Trainers (MTs) through the Cambridge ESOL ICELT (In-service Certificate in English Language Teaching) and Training of Trainers course, and 64 District Trainers through a Teacher Training and Cambridge ESOL Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) Preparation course. Master Trainers have been training over 800 teachers in the three ELTIS target provinces (East Java, NTB and South Sulawesi) through a series of up to four 10-day English Language Upgrading (ELU) Courses and 5 Modules of Communicative English Language Teacher Training (CELTT). ELTIS has also trained over 600 Madrasah Principals and Supervisors through 3-day School-Based Management Workshops. Each ELTIS school receives a Resource Pack and training on its use and these materials are also available in a downloadable format on the ELTIS website - www.lapis-eltis.org Be sure to check the ELTIS website for ALL of the information about their work with schools and teachers.

TIS LAPIS - EL
The ELTIS project from AusAID has achieved remarkable results since starting in 2007. Schools, teachers and students across three target provinces are already benefiting from the project and the support from the Australian Indonesia Partnership. ELTIS (English Language Training for Islamic Schools) was established in 2007. It is an AusAID program in Indonesia and is under LAPIS (Learning Assistance Program for Islamic Schools). What is the aim of ELTIS? Caroline Bentley, Team Leader for ELTIS, is a great friend of KGI. Caroline told KGI about the aims of her program. ELTIS aims to develop the English language expertise and teaching capabilities of Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs or Islamic Junior Secondary School) teachers from selected districts in East Java, NTB, and South Sulawesi. All ELTIS programs are working towards the improved language ability of girls and boys in Madrasah Tsanawiyah, to equip them with a key skill for entering higher education and the professional workforce. This is achieved by working intensively with their English language teachers through a series of English language upgrading courses and teaching methodology modules.

Ayu and Ogi from KGI went to the Senjoyo Water Spring Festival in Salatiga in early October. It is quite common for KGI to participate in, and to promote Kang Guru, at important events such as the Senjoyo Festival. Guess who we met there? A team from AusAID was there too. Maro, a Public Affairs Officer, Nieke, Program Officer for Scholarship and Volunteering, and Mitha, a Program Officer from the Environment Unit were hard at work too (picture above, from left to right). It was good to see them talking about the work of the Australia Indonesia Partnership at the festival.

Kang Guru Indonesia has been working with ELTIS by supporting the ELTIS teacher workshop program. Sue and Ayu have presented 12 full day workshops since 2008. These workshops reviewed listening skill development in classrooms and provided information on Kang Guru materials and merchandise available for teachers. And by the way, ELTIS provided all of their teachers with complete sets of KGI teacher materials.

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An important health partnership tackling maternal mortality

Maternal mortality is when a woman dies during pregnancy, delivery, or immediately after delivery of her baby and up to 42 days after. Neonatal mortality is when a baby dies at any time between birth until it is 28 days old. Deaths of mothers and babies can be prevented. Prevention begins at home. When planning the pregnancy, planning for a safe place to deliver the baby, and with the best person to support the birth of the baby. Families, husbands, and mothers themselves should make sure the womans health and nutrition is good. When the baby is born it should happen in a well equipped health centre with a trained midwife or doctor. Community preparedness, and support, for pregnancy is important for success. Maternal or neonatal deaths can also be prevented by having well equipped health centres and well trained and competent health staff to manage any problems that may arise. As an AusAID project, the Australia Indonesia Partnership for Maternal and Neonatal Health (AIPMNH) is working with the governments in 9 districts in NTT to help reduce maternal and neonatal mortality. The Partnership includes BAPPEDA (Regional Development Planning Board), the Health Department, Womens Empowerment, Community Empowerment, and the Family Planning Bureau. Mr. John McComb and his team at AIPMNH work with partners at community level through Desa Siaga, Posyandu, PNPM, and other local organziations to mobilize community and family care for women and new born babies. The AIPMNH also works with health service providers in health centres and hospitals to make sure staff are well trained and have the right equipment and supplies. Think for a while about health issues in your area. Then write to KGI and tell us about the health issue that concerns you the most. We really are interested to know, okay?

The Australia-Indonesia Facility for Disaster Reduction

On October 30th, a devastating 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Padang, followed by another large earthquake the next day. Over 1000 people died and over 200,000 were made homeless. In an effort to contribute to the Government of Indonesias assessment of the impact, the new Australia-Indonesia Facility for Disaster Reduction has drawn on its scientific skills and partnerships to undertake a field assessment of the damaged buildings with the Institute of Technology Bandung and Geoscience Australia. The Australia-Indonesia Facility for Disaster Reduction was jointly announced by the Australian Prime Minister and the Indonesian President in late 2008. It reflects Indonesia and Australias concern over the growing impact of disasters in Indonesia and the region. Indonesia is one of the most disaster prone countries in the world. The high frequency of natural hazards combined with big population centres creates a very high risk of natural disasters. In particular, the risk of earthquake, volcanic eruption and tsunami is higher than for many other countries in Asia and indeed the world. The recent Padang earthquake is a tragic reminder of this high risk. The Facility is located in Jakarta and brings together Australian and Indonesian scientists in an effort to better understand disaster risks in Indonesia. This scientific information is then used to support training and planning exercises for national and provincial disaster managers. The outcomes are also shared with the region through partnerships with APEC, ASEAN and the United Nations. In this way, the Facility will build Indonesian and regional capacities to better manage the risk of natural disasters. The Facilitys Padang damage assessment, undertaken with Institute of Technology Bandung and Geoscience Australia, will contribute to the Government of Indonesias Post-Disaster Needs Assessment. This will provide information on how the communities of Padang can be supported to heal, recover and grow.
KGI received an SMS from Supandi, SMAN 1 Lembar, on 6th November, 2009 "I would like to express my appreciation to the Royal Australian Air Force. As I have seen on TV, they have been doing great things to help our government to help the people of Padang (which was) swept up by the earth quake. That's what we call 'Good Neighours Make Good Friends".

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Oz-Indo Connections and more links in the making!

DEPLU Youth Ambassadors to Australia
My name is Balqis. I am one of Youth Ambassadors of Indonesia 2009. All of us met Kevin from Kang Guru and the Ambassador of Australia in Indonesia when my friends and I visited the Australian Embassy in Jakarta. After that we all went to Perth in Australia. Perth is a very natural and very beautiful city and its citizens are so friendly. On the first day a delegation of members of the Western Australian Parliament welcomed us in their office. They gave us some snacks and drinks. And after giving us a welcoming speech they kindly gave us a free ticket to the Perth Zoo. On Day 2 we visited a local high school and received information about the system of teaching Bahasa Indonesia there. And I was very surprised because they have very, very brilliant ideas about how to teach Indonesian language and make their students enjoy it. On the third day we did our live theater performance at Perth College. The students liked our performance very much. Visiting Perth was an unforgettable experience so thanks Australia that you are a good neighbour to Indonesia and I trust that Indonesia and Australia will have a good relationship forever. Thanks Kang Guru. Atina Balqis Izzah, a member of the 80 strong DEPLU Youth Ambassadors of Indonesia 2009 delegation to Australia in August 2009, attends Asshiddiqiyah Islamic Boarding School in Jakarta.

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Id like to tell you about our BRIDGE link with Australia - SMAN 1 Denpasar and Mornington Secondary College in Victoria, Australia. We have already agreed to make a stronger relationship between us. Our students are communicating with each other by letters, emails and on Facebook. I also want to inform you that the Assistant Principal of MSC visited our school in May, 2009, looking to make a sister-school relationship. On September 24, Mrs. Sarah Burn, Principal of MSC, and Megan Burns, a Level 8 student visited our school to share curriculum ideas and teacher and student exchanges in the future. In mid-October this year twenty-two students and one teacher from our school went to Melbourne and visit MSC. Next year, our school will send two science teachers to visit MSC for two weeks.

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The links began way back in 1952

At a recent, Australian Scholarships alumni gathering in Bogor, the guests included alumni from 1962 up to 2009. Yes, scholarships to Australia have been around for a very long time. Bapak Endang Supriatna graduated from The University of Queensland with a Masters degree in Science (Chemistry) in 1962. He arrived in Brisbane in 1957 on a scholarship but still remembers fondly his experiences in Australia. Brisbane was very quiet in those days but I loved my time in Australia. Endang returned to Indonesia to become a leading educator in Science and expert in waste water treatment. Now 78, Pak Endang still delivers guest lectures at the Bogor Agricultural Institute and often refers to his experiences DownUnder. IDP, in partnership with the Governments of Australia and Indonesia, hosted the alumni gathering in Bogor.

Antoni Tsaputra, a 2009 ADS awardee, will soon be heading to Australia to do a Masters of Arts (Media and Communcations) at Griffith University, Brisbane. Antoni is one of the top 10 awardees for the ADS this year. He was born with a congenital defect that means he is wheelchair bound and has limited mobility. He works for the local government in Padang as a translator and looks after their website. Antoni is also a volunteer teaching English to 60 of his neighbours in the garage of his house. Although his home was damaged during the earthquake, Antoni's classes are now open again. Good Luck DownUnder Antoni. Would you like to be awarded a scholarship to study overseas? Of course you would. Please write to KGI and tell us what you are doing now that you think is going to help you get a scholarship in the future? How keen are you?

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The International Award for Young People
This program was originally known as The Duke of Edinburghs Award and started in England in 1956. This international award is held in 155 countries around the world including Indonesia! How to participate? 1. This award is open for anyone aged between 14 25 years old. 2. Order the application form from the official independent operator: SMA Muhammadiyah 2 Jl. Pucang Anom 91 Surabaya Ph : 5021316/70145706 3. Send the completed form to SMA Muhammadiyah to receive a record book and activity journal. 4. Choose your activities (sports, social service, adventure) and choose a coach or an instructor to monitor you. 5. Start making your own time table for the activities. 6. Do the program for 90 minutes every weekend. 7. Send the completed journals and the expedition report to Bapak Andri Susanto, Sp.Pd Independent Operator SMA Muhammadiyah 2 Surabaya 8. Wait for your invitation to receive the award. After completing the programme, participants are invited to an award ceremony. They will receive a certificate and a badge from a minister in recognition for their efforts. SMA Muhammadiyah 2 Surabaya has been successful many times with this program. The school has received the award five times. Rewards received have included certificates, golden pins, silver pins and 60 bronze pins which were presented by IAYP representative from London. Do you want to receive this prestigious International award? Contact SMA Muhammadyah now or go to www.intaward.org or www.iayp-indonesia.com

P) is a global rtnerships (OIY te ional Youth Pa mmunities to crea Oxfam Internat ing with their co ung people work are working with network of yo e change. If you e and sustainabl u can apply to be positive, equitabl ive future then yo create a posit to your community h Partnerships. International Yout to develop your a part of the Oxfam ve opportunities 2013, you will ha d d exchange with Between 2010 an ing and to talk an to use e and understand You will be able skills, knowledg ound the world. community. g people from ar other youn work with your s to support your these opportunitie t be: er, 2010 To apply you mus 25 as at 1 Octob between 18 and aged h glish or Spanis ction criteria. speak fluent En ssed against sele n will be asse Your applicatio mber 2009. ose on 31 Dece . If selected, you Applications cl art in March 2010 in OIYP will st n ber 2010 in New Your participatio event in Novem ble to attend an ding application must be availa r more details inclu a. Contact KGI fo Delhi, Indi ialf.edu forms kdalton@

Joint scholarship - Depdiknas & Curtin Uni

"I have spent many years involved with teacher professional development programs in Indonesia, including Kang Guru workshops. I am motivated to follow more teacher professional development and investigate its effectiveness on students learning. To make this wish come true, I read many references about teacher professional development then wrote a research proposal. I browsed the internet to find a university in Australia and a professor whose publications would fit my area of academic interest. After working for some time, I found the targeted professor and I contacted him by email. I told him about my wish to become his student and do research under his supervision. After communicating with him for about one month, he was interested in my proposal. Then he granted me a scholarship to study in his university. As I am a civil servant, I contacted Mr. Abe Susanto, the Manager of Beasiswa Unggulan from Depdiknas. I was awarded two scholarships covering full living costs from Depdiknas, and my tuition fees from Curtin University."

ERASMUS MUNDUS SCHOLARSHIPS http://www.delidn.ec.europe.eu/en/special/ erasmusmundus.htm

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Titien Soewastiningsih Soebari, a P.hD student in Curtin University of Technology, Western Australia, is a recipient of Beasiswa Unggulan and Curtin International Research Tuition Scholarship (see picture above, Titien and her kids at Curtin campus).

Australian Development Scholarships http://www.adsindonesia.or.id/ The American Indonesia Exchange Foundation (AMINEF) www.aminef.or.id

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Can you match the following words with the pictures?

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2. tent

3. first Aid Kit

JOEYS TASK 1. Look at the JOEYS. They are voluntarily helping the earthquake victims. They received some basic training from the Red Cross team before going to the field. Look at the picture and help JOEYS to unjumble these sentences (begin the sentences with their name): 1. is someone - a - Sinta - broken arm - helping - with

4. used clothes

5. bandage

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6. staple goods

2. is - base - the supply - taking - to - the - red - medicine crosscamp Natalya 3. people - need - clothes - is - giving - out - used - Fatimah - to - who - them - some 4. injured - Ali - people carrying - help - the - Samuel - on - a stretcher - and

7. wound

8. digger

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5. the - is staple distributing shelter goods to - the some Budi - people - in

A question for all JOEYS. Why do you volunteer?

JOEYS TASK 2. Where else can you volunteer? Complete the following headings and make a list of things that you can do as a volunteer. The best list will receive a Macquarie dictionary and a koala toy from Kang Guru! We have given you some examples. Now you can continue and write as many ideas as you can.

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We volunteer because we want to do something good for the community while we are young. Not only older people can do volunteer work. We can do it as well! And by volunteering we can learn lots of new things, meet lots of new people and the most important thing is do something good for others. If we can do it, you can do it too! Look around you and give a helping hand to people who need it without expecting anything in return! Reach out and help!

Volunteering in your community (kampong) Help out in a house of

worship (mosque, church, temple, vihara) participate in an environment clean up event

Volunteering at school Help out at schools book shop (koperasi) Spot the rubbish around the school and pick it up.

Tasks for SMP student only. Please send your answers by letter/email to the JOEYS at Kang Guru before Feb. 28st. The JOEYS email address : joeys@ialf.edu

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KGI Teacher materials and merchandise

Ibu Ermi from Solok in West Sumatra wrote to KGI with a classroom problem. Ibu Ermi has 30 students in her class and only had 25 KGI magazines not enough! Some students were not happy with their photocopied versions while other students had full color magazines direct from KGI. Hearing the crowded situation I came to the class and I saw my students pulling magazines from each other. One of them said, I dont like the magazine which is copied Ms, Its not good for me. I want this one. Its clear, interesting and colorful. He held the original magazine proudly. The girl who got the real magazine yelled, Its mine Bu. He must give it back to me. He is naughty boy. Seeing this situation I stopped my lesson for around 15 minutes and I told the students why this happened. I told them why I must copy extra magazines by photocopy. Teachers Please Note: In each KGI Listening & Reading Class Set there are 25 magazines. Students should work in pairs, sharing a magazine and helping each other to understand and complete the activities.

In mid-October KGI traveled to Central Kalimantan to present a very special teacher workshop at Sekolah Bina Cita Utama (BCU), Sei Gohong, Bukit Batu about 36 km from Palangkaraya. Karsten McDonald is an Australian Volunteer International (AVI) at the school and he invited KGI to visit. The workshop featured the new KGI Listen and Learn with Kang Guru Indonesia teacher materials the first time ever. Some teachers traveled for 5 hours to be a part of this workshop - thanks for that. For most participants, this was the first teacher workshop they had ever been to.

Building Exchange Links Locally

When teachers and students think of exchanges they usually think about going to another country. That is not always possible BUT valuable exchanges can also happen locally. The experience gained by teachers and students can be just as valuable as going to another country. Recently BCU students had the opportunity to work with an Australian health professional.They carried out research on malaria. This is a health issue that affects many villages in all parts of Indonesia. Students created a powerpoint presentation and wrote and enacted a short drama. Then they presented their work to over 350 students in 6 different local schools. The main message was prevention and early detection of malaria in order to save lives. BCU school also participated in a direct student exchange with nearby schools. In May 2009, ten SMP students from Palangkaraya spent a week in classes at BCU. They enjoyed the opportunity of being able to practice and improve their English, and to make new friends. In the feedback forms students commented that the school environment and classroom practices were different to what they were used to. These types of exchanges, whether teacher to teacher, school to school, or student to student are valuable and positive ways to bridge differences and to develop friendships. The brand new 'Listen and Learn with Kang Guru Indonesia' materials for SMP are available NOW. Contact Kang Guru order. SMA materials will be available from early January 2010.

English is TOPS in Ngawi

On November 12 th, Kevin boarded the Argowillis in Surabaya to travel to Madiun. Pak Adli, from Ngawi, togther with several students picked him up for the one hour drive to Ngawi. What a huge surprise awaited him at SMPN 2 Ngawi. Hundreds of students were assembled to present a very clever dance and singing routine using the letters K A N G G U R U. There were other activities and all presented to celebrate KGIs 20th Anniversary in Indonesia. At the second meeting at SMK Muhammadiyah 1 that afternoon there were a further 400 students. Ngawi is certainly a good place for English. On Saturday Kevin presented a Teacher Workshop for 60 teachers from the Ngawi area. Activities given to the teachers weremainly taken from KGIs new Listen and Learn with Kang Guru Indonesia SMP level. Hello, Im Yusmaida, an English teacher from Ngawi, East Java. After the workshop which has been held on Saturday, 14th November 2009 at Notosuman Ngawi, I just want to say big thanks to you and Kang Guru Indonesia because I can motivate my students to be more active in the class. The methods that you have given absolutely help me to make English become fun and easy to be learnt. Especially for teaching vocabulary and listening. like your suggestion I have already done the activities for 3 days. All of gifts which you have given to me can make my students be very happy. It is not only because of the gifts but also because it was their own success. Yusmaida, English teacher in Ngawi

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Entertainment
It is not at all unusual for celebrities worldwide to lend their famous names to development, community and charitable causes. Indonesia's own Anggun is currently the United Nations Goodwill Ambassador of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). Angelina Jolie works with UNHCR - the United Nations Refugee Agency while Christine Hakim & Ferry Salim actively support UNICEF - The United Nations Children's Fund. Bella Saphira helps with HABITAT for Humanity and from Down Under, Nicole Kidman works with UNFEM - United Nations Development Fund for Women.

Ireen Pudia

is Kang Guru Champion but do you know that she is also a singer? Recently Ayu from KGI interviewed her about her singing career and her latest CD.

Ayu (A): When did you start your singing career? Ririn (R): I started my singing career when I was 12 years old. A: After three years away from the music industry, you have decided to make a new CD. What inspired you to do this? R: I was supported and motivated by my friends cos they think I still have the ability to be a good singer. That's why they inspired me to come back and sing again. A: What sort of songs do you have in this new album? R: In my album people will find some gothic-metal song, trance rock and dancetechno and electro. A: So what's the name of your new album? R: It's called 'Angel or Evil'. A: Do you write your own songs? Are they your songs on the CD? Did you write them? R: Yes, but my team helps me to edit and write good lyrics to make it more poetic. A: I've seen some of your video clips. How are you going to promote your video clips? R: I want to promote my video clip through website, You Tube, and Facebook.

Charity Volunteers and Charity Events in Australia

Many charity events are held in Australia every year to promote awareness of a variety of illnesses and problems. These programs involve individuals and communities where they can assist by giving donations, participating or volunteering their time. Charity event organisers, usually volunteers, always make these events attractive and different. The main purpose is to reach the wider community to get them involved. Many charity events even become regular annual events. 'What makes charity events interesting is the idea of involving people to take part in the program is often unique, they ask people to colour their hair, shave their head or put on silly read plastic noses and people do that to help other people. So besides helping, people can also have fun!- I think its great! Adi, an ADS student in Australia Here are some examples of annual charity events The Worlds Greatest in Australia Shave (TWGS) raises funds for The Leukaemia Foundation. On that day (in March) teams from TWGS will be found on almost every corner of the street ready with coloured hairspray and a shaver. People who want to donate money can either color their hair or have their head shaved! Many young Red Nose Day raises money for SIDS (Sudden Infant people do it. The money (bayi) Death Syndrome) and Kids, an organisation raised is used to support focusing on research and support for families affected leukaemia research and by SIDS. Money is raised by selling soft red clown noses, provide accommodation pins, and teddy bears, etc. If you see some people for families close to the wearing red noses when you are in Oz in June, you know hospitals where children that they are not clowns. are receiving treatment. December 2009 15

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Drink from the tap? Take a bath for not more than 4 minutes? Keep the bathroom floor dry?
When I was in Sydney as an Indonesian Youth Ambassador for Culture in 2008, we stayed in youth hostel for the first few days. Then our supervisor gave us some introductory information about Australian culture and customs. He told us that we can get drink water from water tap (kran). Thats safe. If you stay with your host family you can drink from water faucet/tap there. Its safe, dont worry'. Then he drank the water from the tap in the bathroom. I was surprised and didnt believe it. But it's true! The second ridiculous thing for me at that time was when our supervisor said, You are requested to take a bath in under 4 minutes. I laughed coz I usually spend 10 minutes for my bath. Then he said, "This happens coz in Australia there is less water than in Indonesia. And please keep the floor of the bathroom dry. What? I could not stop laughing. "How can we have a bath and dry our body and keep the floor dry", I asked. For the first days with my hosts in Oz I felt a bit awkward with all of these new things but finally I understood I was IN Australia and not Indonesia. I sort of adjusted to these new things in just 2 weeks coz I had a very welcoming and friendly host family who were keen to look after me. Raja Armansyah, an AIYEP participant 2008

DIFFERENT FISH LAIN IKAN

Adi Witono Waluyo, a long-time friend of KGI, has just returned from his Australian Development Scholarship (ADS) study in Australia. He was in Melbourne for two years so what did he find interesting while living in the Land DownUnder?

Adi thinks Indonesia beats Australia with reasonably cheap prices (food, transport, petrol, groceries, accommodation, etc). more consistent weather patterns (weather can change from day to day in OZ). the friendliness of people. shops open earlier and closing later (some even open till midnight).

The funniest aspects of Australian culture?

Football players wear very short shorts during winter games and girls seem to be under-dressed when they go out on Friday nights in winter! The odd habit of having ice cream in winter. Big portions of food in restaurants, fast food outlets and stalls, etc. Drinking beer as if drinking water. Public holidays for special events - Melbourne Cup, Boxing Day, etc.

A few VERY surprising things Many people know where Bali is, but NOT Indonesia! The extreme heat in summer - up to 48 degrees! Many regulations - water restrictions that prohibit people from washing their cars, watering gardens, cutting trees - all require permission from local councils. Day light saving! I still dont understand this! The sun goes down around 9 - 10pm in the summer! Australians addiction to having tans and soft drinks. Adi Witono Waluyo, Teacher - IALF Bali

That's alright, sir. I am just commenting that Australian animals are bigger. You did not need to say sorry.

The word 'sorry' made me confused

This happened when I was still a senior high school student. As a student who loves English I wanted to practise my English competence by chatting with foreigners. One day I visited a zoo in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra. I met tourists there and I was happy because I could practise my English. With confidence I started to talk with them. They responded well. We talked about the zoo and the animals. I really enjoyed our discussions but when I asked about Aussie animals he said, Sorry? - with raising intonation. I was confused. I didnt understand why he said that. I asked myself, Why did he say sorry? What happened with him? What mistake did he make? I didnt respond to his expression. I was just confused because I knew that the word sorry is for expressing an apology. When I arrived home I checked my western idioms and culture book and I found the word. Oh m God, the word sorry has another meaning. When its used with raising intonation it means that they want you to explain because they dont really understand what you said they are unsure. At last I realised that the meaning of sorry is not only maaf but also apa maksudnya. Erna, Bukittinggi, West Sumatra

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About 100 students gathered at SMK Palebon Semarang on October 14th for a cultural day organized by Keyko through wonderful cooperation between SMK Palebon, The English Soul Community English language club, INDOSHELTER and Kang GURU Indonesia. The day was opened by students of SMK Palebon Semarang who performed Tari Gambyong. Its a Javanese dance and was dedicated to all the guests attending the show. Mrs. Jumilah, Principal of SMK Palebon said her school was very happy to host the event as it can motivate the students to be more interested to learn English and learn about other cultures. Mrs. Mardian talked about her country, the Netherlands. She wore the traditional Dutch costume and talked about her work with INDOSHELTER. The program continued with a performance by INDOSHELTER students and an Indian dance called Dandiya. It was choreographed by Mrs. Ritu Kumar and Keyko. Mrs. Ritu Kumar spoke about her country, India. Kevin from KGI talked about Australia and Kang Guru in Indonesia. He taught the OZ song Gday G'day and everybody sang together - it was terrific! Thanks to all of the sponsors and all the media who published our programs - TVKu Semarang, Harian Suara Merdeka, Harian Semarang and Meteor. Keyko is a KGI Champion. Keyko's primary activity in Semarang is with INDOSHELTER, working with street children. Check the KGI website for more information www.kangguru.org/kgrechampions.html

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Hi, I am Dian from Semarang. I love your magazine so much! but I think, its too hard to browse your magazine from my laptop. I know now we can listen KGI from mp3, but I do not know the way to get it yet .. exactly. Its easier if I can listen to you anytime from my handphone. Please tell me how I can download mps to my phone. ANSWER: If your handphone has GPRS then you can download direct to your handphone. However, if it doesn't have GPRS then you need to download files to your computer first, then transfer to your handphone. Here are the technical procedure:

Cara download file podcast 1. Kunjungi website kanguru di http://www.kangguru.org/ 2. Klik menu magazine

3. Di Kotak ungu sebelah kanan, pilih edisi podcasts yang hendak di akses

KGI Champions - International Youth Conference

In September 2009, Asep, Suryadi, Wibowo attended a special conference set up by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The theme of the conference was The Role of Youth to Establish Peace: Toward a Future World without Violent Radicalization. UNESCO worked together with the State Ministry of Youth and Sport of the Republic of Indonesia in collaboration with the National Commission of Indonesia to UNESCO of the Ministry of National Education. One hundred and sixty two participant youths from 22 countries were there.

4. Temukan player audio yang berwarna abu-abu di bawah gambar wajah di bagian akhir kotak masing-masing artikel. Player ini berfungsi untuk mendengarkan secara online.

5. Untuk mendownload, klik link yang tersedia pada tulisan warna biru (MP3) yang terletak di bagian akhir kalimat keterangan cara penggunaan player di atas.
Read more from the Champions who attended the conference - www.kangguru.org/kgrechampions.html

Indira Asih, IT Specialist Help Desk @ IALF Bali

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KGI's 20th Anniversary Quizzes for YOU!

1. How many states (propinsi) are there in Australia? 2. What is Australias most southern capital city? 3. When were the Olympic Games held in Australia? (twice) 4. Is a kookaburra a bird, a marsupial or a reptile? 5. What two animals are Australias official animals? 6. What is Indonesias third largest city? 7. What is the name of Australia's official song? 8. Where in Australia can you find the famous Opera House? 9. What is Australia's international airline? 10. Is a Great White a fish or a mammal? Send answers to all (or just some of the quizzes) on this page before January 31st. You could win special 20th Anniversary Prize Packs from KGI.

Can you unjumble these well-known tourist destinations in Indonesia and Australia?
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. luuur osamn liab ozo trasuaail iinrnnj 6. kela bota 7. rgtritisanpa 8. tackuob 9. bbdruoora 10. ekabnun

KGI Photo Quiz Australian and Indonesian Links

iends' ake Good Fr bours M 'Good Neigh

Australia Day celebrations in Genteng, East Java. When is Australia Day?

Australian teachers of Bahasa Indonesia on a study-visit to IALF in Bali. Write two sentences about other Oz-Indo teacher activities that you know about.

KGI met these wonderful AIBEP teachers at their school near Palangkaraya in October. What is AIBEP?

The batik shirt used as a background here was presented to the Australian Ambassador, Mr Bill Farmer by renowned Indonesian batik designer Iwan Tirta. The design was originally conceived by Pak Iwan for presentation to former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating for an APEC Summit meeting in Jakarta.

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Education for Development

PO Box 3095, Denpasar 80030 - Bali Kang Guru Indonesia magazines are free and should not be sold for profit

KGI is broadcast on 170 RRI and selected stations all over Indonesia EVERY WEEK

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