An old ibu (woman) sits among the ruins of her house in Pariaman, north of Padang, West Sumatra. Photo: Andy Campbell/SurfAid International Contact [email protected] with the URL of an image or images to obtain a high resolution original.

Australian officials from AusAID, DFAT, the ADF, and a Queensland Search and Rescue Team meet in Padang, West Sumatra, to coordinate Australia's quick and effective response to recent devastating earthquakes. Photo by Australian Defence Force Contact [email protected] to request a high resolution original.

Australian Defence Force personnel treat the wounded following earthquakes in Padang, West Sumatra. The disaster left more than 1,000 people dead, 3000 injured and tens of thousands of buildings damaged. Photo by Australian Defence Force Contact [email protected] to request a high resolution original.

*19243 - Man guarding what's left of his house contemplating his next move* *Location: Eruparabot, South West coast Pagai Selatan* *Wave nearby: Rags and Thunders * ** Faces lit up upon our arrival since little help had reached this village. We were surrounded by the families shaking our hands, thanking us, and describing their traumatic experience. Tears were rolling down my cheeks as one woman described how everything was taken away from her. As much as I wanted to say 'you're going to be alright' I knew it wasn't going to be easy. Photo: Howe/SurfAid -- *Steve Ashby* Web Content/Creative Manager *SurfAid International* SurfAid International E: [email protected] W: surfaidinternational.org S: steven.ashby1 P: +61 2 9965 7325 M: +61 410 914 202

Villagers sourcing wood for temporary shelters in Eruparabot, South West coast Pagai Selatan. Many families were just sitting around waiting not knowing what to do. Contemplating whether help would arrive or not. Families were salvaging any type of materials they could find to help them move forward in a positive way. Photo: Howe/SurfAid. To request copyright use and access to hi-res versions of this photo, contact the owner/organisation of this photograph.

The only access to Maonai village, on Pagai Selatan, is a bay further down the coast and then a one-hour walk. SurfAid staff are helping to deliver much-needed building supplies to this difficult region. Photo: SurfAid To request copyright use and access to hi-res versions of this photo, contact the owner/organisation of this photograph.

SurfAid Senior Community Facilitator Jati (on right) with kepala dusun (head of the village). Photo: SurfAid. To request copyright use and access to hi-res versions of this photo, contact the owner/organisation of this photograph.

The tsunami ripped 600 metres inland causing massive destruction. SurfAid arrives at the rivermouth of Muntei Baru Baru village, North Pagai, to join the local government assessment team. Photo: SurfAid To request copyright use and access to hi-res versions of this photo, contact the owner/organisation of this photograph.

Location: Muntei Baru baru, South of Pagai Utara *Wave nearby: Greenbush* Medical Team and SurfAid Volunteers evacuating an injured man to Sikakap. The doctors had to slice his wound open, drain the puss, clean the wound, and stitch him up all during a storm. Photo: Howe/SurfAid To request copyright use and access to hi-res versions of this photo, contact the owner/organisation of this photograph.

Injured villager in Muntei. Photo: Surya/IDEP To request copyright use and access to hi-res versions of this photo, contact the owner/organisation of this photograph.