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• The Better Traveller

  Ask questions related to sustainable tourism, or help to answer one!

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  Beach clean-ups are a big thing in Bali! Try following groups like Trash Hero Canggu or One Island One Voice on social media to see when their next clean-up is, or for news of any events happening during your trip.

  I've also been exploring going back to North Bali for a trip, and came across Pemutaran, a town on the north coast that is home of one of the most successful Bio Rock programmes in the world - planting rocks underwater to let coral regenerate. It was a brainchild of the local community, which also organises beach clean-ups on a regular basis. I'll definitely check it out if I ever make a trip there and report back!

• Mental Health

  Have questions on mental health? You can ask them in this forum.

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  Educating the whole staff about mental illness would be a good first step. And not just how to recognise it, but provide concrete ways each employee can take to look out for one another's mental well-being. Destigmatisation in the work place starts there.

• Our Stories

  Share your feelings and thoughts about our stories here.

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  Well presented story! The willingness to take action and do something in the face of a collective need, I think is exemplary volunteerism. The situations and circumstances in which you operate is of a severe nature and requires a level of commitment, daring, and confidence in taking on potentially life-threatening challenges.
  The call for training and support from medical professionals and hospitals I feel would directly benefit your volunteers in terms of confidence and capacity.
  Please keep an eye on how your volunteers are treated, there will always be situations that are beyond your collective capabilities and the emotional wellbeing of rescuers is often overlooked.
  Thank you for sharing this story, I hope you continue your outreach efforts. You're doing wonderful work!