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.

Timor Awakening 32 (TA32) 

Gold Coast, 14 - 22 June 2025

EOI closing date: Closed

Timor Awakening 33 (TA33) 

Timor-Leste, Dates TBC

EOI Closing Date: 28 February 2025. Panel size: 16

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.

Thank you for your interest in our programs. Due to an overwhelming response, we have temporarily placed our expressions of interest on hold. We want to ensure that we thoroughly evaluate each submission to give it the attention it deserves.

We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work through this process.

Timor Awakening 30 (TA30) 

Timor-Leste, 21 April - 1 May 2025

EOI closing date: Closed.

Timor Awakening 31 (TA31) 

Gold Coast, 15 - 23 February 2025

EOI Closing Date: Closed

2025 TA EOI’s Open

Timor Awakening 2024 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