
Veterans working with Veterans to build stronger communities
Timor Awakening is a program for veterans willing to be accountable and take responsibility to do the work to move in a positive direction in life.
Coming up in 2025
Timor Awakening 34 (TA34)
Timor-Leste, 16 - 24 August 2025
EOI have closed
Timor Awakening 35 (TA35)
Timor-Leste, 18 - 26 October 2025
EOI have closed
Coming up in 2026
Veterans interested in participating in our program must undertake an expression of interest (EOI) process. This EOI includes a screening to ensure this program is suitable for you. Expressions of interest may close sooner if a large volume of applications are received. Therefore, expressions of interest should be submitted as soon as possible. Places in the program are dependent on meeting the selection criteria. Please note submitting an expression of interest does not automatically qualify an applicant for the next step in the selection process for this program.
Timor Awakening 36 (TA36)
Timor-Leste, 18 - 28 April 2026
EOI have closed
Timor Awakening 37 (TA37)
Gold Coast, 14 - 22 February 2026
EOI have closed
Timor Awakening 2024 & 2025 Reports
Timor-Leste Humanitarian Relief
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING SCHEME, TL
VETs Friendship School, Daisula, Same
"Paying a debt of honour, being a good neighbour"
Timor Awakening Film
Timor Awakening is a film about the journey of veterans of two neighbouring countries. Filmed on the inaugural Timor Awakening Program in July 2016, the film provides a snapshot into the unique history of Timor-Leste and how Australian soldiers are returning for healing and much more.
A wide selction of videos ranging from 3 30 mins are available here - https://www.youtube.com/@timorawakening7219