About AETFA-SA

  • Began its life as Campaign for an Independent East Timor, SA Inc (CIET) in 1975.
  • Changed its name to Australia East Timor Friendship Association, SA Inc in 2002 as East Timor finally gained its hard won independence.
  • The objectives of the association are:
    To work for the human rights and ongoing self-determination of the East Timorese people; to assist the Timorese to rebuild their country and their lives; and to promote public awareness in Australia of the history, culture and contemporary situation in East Timor.
  • AETFA-SA takes an active role in advocacy and fundraising, including
    · Support for the Timor Sea Justice Campaign
    · Justice for victims of Human Rights Abuse in East Timor and the region
    · Support and fundraising for the work of the Alola Foundation to promote the welfare and interests of women and children in East Timor
    · Fundraising for Rebuilding Education in East Timor
    · Help for the East Timor Epilepsy Association
    · Promotion of East Timor’s exports including coffee and crafts
    · Provides information about East Timor (books, music, videos etc)
    · Support for Timorese students studying in South Australia
  • AETFA-SA can provide information to people considering going to East Timor to participate in its development, and provides a means for Australians who have returned from working there to keep in touch. AETFA-SA seeks to work with all groups and individuals assisting the people of East Timor and the country’s development by promoting appropriate and sustainable outcomes that avoid dependency.

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    WHAT’S ON - Events Calendar for AETFA and more...

    Annual Independence Dinner

    – a celebration for Timor-Leste

    In 2008 this event was held on Sunday 1 June 2008
    at Ming’s Palace, 157 Gouger Street, ADELAIDE
    Over $2,000 was raised on the night from Silent Auctions, 'Lucky Squares', ticket sales and other donations.
    Funds raised will support the Alola Foundation and Bibi Bulak in  Timor-Leste.

    Our Guest Speaker, the Hon Dr Meredith Burgmann, spoke on “Our Debt to Timor-Leste and How We Can Repay It”

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