Bega Valley Advocates For Timor-Leste

Bega Valley Advocates For Timor-Leste BVATL is part of the Social Justice Advocates of the Sapphire Coast (Inc.). Since 2004 programs have assisted the people of Barique-Natarbora.

Meetings are held at 10am at Bega Uniting Church on the first Saturday of February, May, August & November Bega Valley Advocates for Timor-Leste is a small volunteer NGO with a friendship link to the Barique-Natarbora Sub District in Timor Leste. This subdistrict comprises five sucos (villages) located on the south coast and hills of East Timor. It is isolated and poorly serviced by roads, governm

ent services and NGOs (local or international). All volunteers travelling to East Timor pay their own way, and all monies donated are used to directly support the communities. Current programs include education, women's projects and music. See Belun Malu Choir FB page for more information.

27/05/2026
Please join us in Littleton Gardens in Bega on 27 May at 11 am to raise the flag of East Timor to celebrate the annivers...
22/05/2026

Please join us in Littleton Gardens in Bega on 27 May at 11 am to raise the flag of East Timor to celebrate the anniversary of independence. This will be followed by a short report to Bega Valley Shire Council on the activities of the past year.

On his recent visit, Dave Gallan had the pleasure of attending the graduation ceremony in Baucau where he also caught up...
24/04/2026

On his recent visit, Dave Gallan had the pleasure of attending the graduation ceremony in Baucau where he also caught up with some of our current scholarship holders. He also met with some of our graduate teachers and saw the infrastructure work in Upper Manehat (septic tank and new roof) which has been funded by the local branch of Bendigo Bank in the Bega Valley.

Congratulations to our scholarship holders who recently graduated at the Baucau Institute.
24/04/2026

Congratulations to our scholarship holders who recently graduated at the Baucau Institute.

Dave C. and members of the Social Justice Advocates Youth Group travelled to Timor-Leste in October, visiting Natarbora ...
11/03/2026

Dave C. and members of the Social Justice Advocates Youth Group travelled to Timor-Leste in October, visiting Natarbora and attending the Permayouth Convergence.

09/02/2026
09/12/2025
2025 SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCATES OF THE SAPPHIRE COAST ( SJASC ) FUND RAISING CONCERTThe Social Justice Advocates of the S...
02/11/2025

2025 SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCATES OF THE SAPPHIRE COAST ( SJASC ) FUND RAISING CONCERT

The Social Justice Advocates of the Sapphire Coast will be holding the annual concert on Sunday November 9th at Club Sapphire in Merimbula. This year's concert will feature Australian music legend Daniel Champagne as well as some great local acts including The Figmentz. Seated tickets will be available for $60+BF. Doors will be open at 3pm with the first act on at 3.45pm.
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3:45 PM Sun 09 Nov at Club Sapphire, Merimbula, NSW. The Social Justice Advocates of the Sapphire Coast are pleased to announce the next annual concert will be held on Sunday November 9th at Club Sapphire in Merimbula. This year's concert will feature A...

A fundraising dinner is happening on 6 September in Bega to help members of SJA Youth to visit East Timor for the Intern...
30/08/2025

A fundraising dinner is happening on 6 September in Bega to help members of SJA Youth to visit East Timor for the International Permaculture Youth Convergence and to visit Natarbora. It's sure to be a delicious meal catered by Jo Fitzer and her team, along with music from Lillian McVeity and Peter Howe. $50 per person and tickets available via the link below.

To raise funds to travel to Timor Leste , the group will be holding a dinner at the Bega Uniting Church on Saturday 6th September .

The Order of Timor has been awarded to BVATL at a ceremony in Melbourne. President Jose Ramos Horta presented the medal ...
30/08/2025

The Order of Timor has been awarded to BVATL at a ceremony in Melbourne. President Jose Ramos Horta presented the medal to David Gallan who accepted the award on behalf of BVATL. The award recognises the wonderful work of the group over more than 20 years beginning with Jim Collins. Contributions have been made in the areas of infrastructure, agriculture, health, women's projects, education, music and fundraising by many people over the years including Jim & Moira Collins, Jo Chapman, Leona Cairns, Father Mick Burke, Allen & Colleen Elton, Chris & Ray Tynan, Tim Holt, Don McPhee, Cheryl Turner, Marie Oakley, Claire Lupton, Jose da Costa, Nikolas Klau and Dave Crowden.

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