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31 Palm Beach (Qld) SLSC training Indonesians in Cardio Pulmonary Resusitation, Waja SLSC, Kuta Beach, Bali, Indonesia. September 1977
31 Palm Beach (Qld) SLSC training Indonesians in Cardio Pulmonary Resusitation, Waja SLSC, Kuta Beach, Bali, Indonesia. September 1977
Under I Gde Barata's watchful eye Lloyd (Log) Kenny instructs two of our trainees in the different rates of breaths and compressions if doing one or two person CPR. Big Loggie was our Club Captain at the time and always had an air of self-assured authority and competence about him. He also packed down with me in the second row of the YMCA Rugby League Football Club scrum. Behind Log is a likable little fellow called Wayan. Wayan had an intellectual disability that put the training beyond his ability. He very much wished to participate however. Unfortunately he spoiled the efforts of the other trainees if directly included. The solution was found. Wayan was designated as 'Observer' during the belt and reel rescue drills. "Wayan, has the swimmer reached the patient yet?" "No, still swimming." "Thank you, Wayan, please tell me when the swimmer reaches the patient while I watch this man's reel technique." "Ok."
Wayan pushed me into unfamiliar territory when one day he came to sit beside me, taking my hand and saying "Wayan likes you." My free hand curled into a fist and I thought, "Wayan comes one inch closer and Wayan requires facial reconstruction." I soon put my homophobia aside though as I understood that this was plain affection from a simple man who did not have the intellect to grasp the concept of cultural differences. In Indonesia friends of the same gender normally embraced and held hands. Transgender contact in public was scandalous however even between a married couple. This was the exact opposite of Australian rules at that time and it initially unsettled me I'll admit. However, I did not die from innocent Wayan holding my hand and in the process another of my Australian male inhibitions was banished.
31 Palm Beach (Qld) SLSC training Indonesians in Cardio Pulmonary Resusitation, Waja SLSC, Kuta Beach, Bali, Indonesia. September 1977
31 Palm Beach (Qld) SLSC training Indonesians in Cardio Pulmonary Resusitation, Waja SLSC, Kuta Beach, Bali, Indonesia. September 1977
Under I Gde Barata's watchful eye Lloyd (Log) Kenny instructs two of our trainees in the different rates of breaths and compressions if doing one or two person CPR. Big Loggie was our Club Captain at the time and always had an air of self-assured authority and competence about him. He also packed down with me in the second row of the YMCA Rugby League Football Club scrum. Behind Log is a likable little fellow called Wayan. Wayan had an intellectual disability that put the training beyond his ability. He very much wished to participate however. Unfortunately he spoiled the efforts of the other trainees if directly included. The solution was found. Wayan was designated as 'Observer' during the belt and reel rescue drills. "Wayan, has the swimmer reached the patient yet?" "No, still swimming." "Thank you, Wayan, please tell me when the swimmer reaches the patient while I watch this man's reel technique." "Ok."
Wayan pushed me into unfamiliar territory when one day he came to sit beside me, taking my hand and saying "Wayan likes you." My free hand curled into a fist and I thought, "Wayan comes one inch closer and Wayan requires facial reconstruction." I soon put my homophobia aside though as I understood that this was plain affection from a simple man who did not have the intellect to grasp the concept of cultural differences. In Indonesia friends of the same gender normally embraced and held hands. Transgender contact in public was scandalous however even between a married couple. This was the exact opposite of Australian rules at that time and it initially unsettled me I'll admit. However, I did not die from innocent Wayan holding my hand and in the process another of my Australian male inhibitions was banished.