Indonesian and Samoan earthquakes

These two countries have been devasted by a major earthquake and tsunami within 24 hours. The loss of human life, homelessness, food shortages, and long term economic impacts presents Australia with the opportunity to implement an aid program such as what has been studied in Year 10 Geography. Residents of these countries will be praying that the program is mobilised quickly and with the desired impact.

Look at the scenes of destruction:



Look at the Ausaid website to view the media release by the Government that has initiated an aid program. It will change as the needs of these two countries become apparent.

http://www.ausaid.gov.au/