Doctor for Int. Reef Conference and Beyond

The 5th International Surfing Reef Conference
July 31-August 3, 2006

• The only conference on multi-functional reefs

• Unique opportunity to learn with the leading practitioners about the science of   offshore coastal protection and surfing reefs

• Incorporating inland surfing pools for the first time

• In one of the world’s best reef and surfing countries

• With case studies of constructed reefs, monitoring and lessons learned.

This biennial conference will foster an open dialogue between surfers, scientists, ocean enthusiasts, and coastal zone managers on the topic of surfing science, artificial surfing reefs, human impacts on surf zone environment and the economy of surfing.

Heaven on the Planet

Heaven on the Planet is in beautiful Ekas Bay, south-east Lombok, (Indonesia), a safe haven on 17 Hectares above the golden sand cliffs and beaches.

Heaven on the Planet is a special eco-resort, in a world-class location. And yet, prices are low to mid-range. Our goal – put the best of popular Indonesian destinations into an unspoiled location – creating a special place to relax with great surfing, kiting, diving, snorkeling and tours.

Open all year, we love both the wet and dry seasons with their own special character. Surfing is good all year round.

We want you to feel nurtured and refreshed in an unspoiled environment – returning home to remember a novel experience in our piece of Heaven

Doctors for the People of Ekas Bay and Heaven on the Planet

A Doctor interested in exploring and establishing some type of medical service to this unique eco- resort. Heaven on the Planet writes

'We would be interested in  having a medical doctor here.  We are hosting the 5th International Surfing Reef Symposium at Heaven on the Planet at the end of this month so it would be a good time to meet one of you then.  Our local village
 definitely has medical requirements.  There are a lot of medical problems
 in the village, the people don't get regular health service.  Usually, the
 villagers take care of their own needs.  They believe in black magic and
 will only as a last resort take themselves off to the local doctor or
 hospital.  This journey is usually expensive for them as it is a long way
 from their village about 40 kms and of course they need to pay the doctors
 when they don't usually have the resources to do that.  Often we pass the hat around our guests at the resort and ask everyone to contribute or we
 pay ourselves if this is necessary'.