Survivors and families affected by the 2005 Bali bombings can continue to access counselling through their Family Liaison Officer. The hotline is open Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm (Eastern Daylight Standard Time). Out of these hours a recorded message will include a mobile phone number to contact a Centrelink Family Liaison Officer. The Bali Hotline is available on 13 61 25.
Anniversary commemorations
The Australian Consulate General in Bali held a private commemoration service for the Second Anniversary of the 1 October 2005 Bali bombings for survivors and families of victims.
On 12 October 2007, the Western Australian Premier, Alan Carpenter, laid down a wreath at dawn at the Bali Memorial, Fraser Avenue, Kings Park and Botanic Garden in memory of those lost in the Bali Bombings on 12 October 2002 and 1 October 2005.
For the Third, Fourth and Fifth Anniversary of the 1 October 2005 Bali bombings, the Australian Consulate in Bali held a ceremony to commemorate the loss of life, and acknowledge those who survived and the families of victims.
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Australian Victim of Terrorism Overseas Payment
The Australian Government announced on 9 October 2013, financial assistance to people affected by past terrorism acts overseas, including the 2005 Bali bombings.
For more information, go to the Department of Human Services website or call them on 1800 040 226.
Bali Bombings 2005 Recovery Assistance
The purpose of this payment was to assist Australians seriously injured by the 1 October 2005 Bali Bombings returning to Australia with out-of-pocket travel costs, where they had no other means to pay for such travel. This could have included costs of support for people who were required to support and accompany the seriously injured.
It covered:
- Travel costs—any reasonable travel costs in returning home to Australia by the most direct route from Bali, or any other area to which they were evacuated, that the claimant was unable to meet from other sources. Costs were capped at the economy rate of returning to Australia.
- Accommodation costs—in limited circumstances, any reasonable accommodation and living costs incurred in returning home to Australia from Bali, or any other area to which they were evacuated, that the claimant could not meet from other sources. Assistance (including an amount for meals/incidentals) up to a maximum of $300 per day, per adult if overseas, or $210 ($105 per day per child under 16) if in Australia.
If an eligible person had been hospitalised for a period of 48 hours or more and had no other support in Indonesia or the location to which they have been evacuated (that is, no immediate family members), then up to two immediate family members and, if required for medical reasons, another support person, was also eligible for travel assistance to help bring the eligible person home.
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The purpose of this payment was to assist Australians affected by the 1 October 2005 Bali Bombings returning to Australia from Indonesia with out-of-pocket travel costs, where they had no other means to pay for such travel.
It may have covered:
- Travel costs—any reasonable travel costs in returning home to Australia from Indonesia that the claimant was unable to meet from other sources. Costs were capped at the economy rate of returning to Australia.
- Accommodation costs—in limited circumstances, any reasonable accommodation and living costs incurred in returning home to Australia from Bali that the claimant could not meet from other sources. Assistance (including an amount for meals/incidentals) up to a maximum of $300 per day, per adult if overseas, or $210 ($105 per day per child under 16) if in Australia.
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The purpose of this payment was to assist survivors of the 1 October 2005 Bali Bombings with domestic travel within Australia following emergency evacuation flights from Bali.
It covered:
- Travel costs—economy class domestic travel following emergency evacuation flights. Costs were paid from the point of arrival to the airport nearest the home of the survivor.
- Accommodation costs—this was determined on an individual basis (e.g. if a flight landed at night and accommodation was required before a connecting flight could be made, accommodation and related costs applied). If applicable, accommodation and travel related costs (including meals/incidentals) were reimbursed up to a maximum of $210 per day per adult and $105 per day per child under 16.
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The purpose of this payment was to assist immediate family members or next of kin to pay for a funeral or memorial and any related costs for an Australian who died as a result of the 1 October 2005 Bali Bombings (where, at the time the claim is made, the costs were not being met by a third party such as an insurance company or charitable organisation).
It covered:
- Funeral costs—up to $5,000 for one funeral or memorial held in Australia or overseas paid to the person or persons who paid for the funeral and related costs in Australia, or overseas. It also included paying for memorials for those whose remains could not be brought home. One funeral or memorial was paid for each Australian who died or is missing as a result of the 1 October 2005 Bali Bombings. Provision was also made for funeral directors who were members of the National Association to seek reimbursement directly from Centrelink.
Travel and accommodation costs were paid, if necessary, to assist immediate family members or next of kin to attend the funeral/memorial. The amounts were:
- Travel costs—cost of return economy domestic or international airfare or other cost of direct travel.
- Accommodation and related costs:
- Domestic travel—(including meals/incidentals) up to a maximum of $210 per day per adult and $105 per day per child under 16.
- International travel—(including meals/incidentals) up to a maximum of $300 per day per adult or child.
Travel and accommodation costs were provided for trip duration of up to seven days to accompany a body that was repatriated to Australia, and up to three days to attend a funeral or memorial in Australia or overseas. This was for one return trip.
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Healthcare assistance for people affected by the Bali Bombings
Australian residents and others who were directly or indirectly affected by the 2002 and 2005 Bali Bombings may be eligible for assistance under the Special Assistance Schemes.
The assistance is for health related out-of-pocket costs. These are costs not covered by Medicare, other government programs, private travel or health insurance.
For further information, contact the Special Assistance Line during office hours on 1800 660 026 (toll free when calling from within Australia) or visit the Department of Human Services website.
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Bali memorial sites
Australian Capital Territory
- Bali Memorial, at the Formal Gardens, Parliament Drive.
New South Wales
- 'Memorial to the Victims of the Bali Bombings' on Dolphins Point, Dunningham Reserve, Northern end of Coogee Beach, Coogee Bay Road, Coogee.
- 'Memorial to seven young Sutherland Shire women who died in the Bali tragedy', Surf Lane, Cronulla.
- 'Youth Memorial Entertainment Centre' and Foundation Stone, Corner of Parson and St Vincent Streets, Ulladulla.
Victoria
- Lincoln Square, Swanston Street, Carlton.
Queensland
- Bali Memorial, Allambe Gardens crematorium at Broadbeach Road, Nerang, Gold Coast.
South Australia
- Bali Memorial Garden, Unley Oval, near Trimmer Terrace and Frederick Street.
Western Australia
- Bali Memorial, Kings Park and Botanic Garden (near Bellevue Terrace), Perth.
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