Yellow Dove Australia

11/07/2026

Thank you AWX!

You don't usually catch the AWX crew in black tie. We're better known for hi vis and a 5am start than canapés and welcome bubbles. But we made an exception for the Yellow Dove Australia Annual Gala here in Brisbane.

We've backed Yellow Dove for a few years now. They're a registered charity doing the hard work of helping people in underserved areas get a footing, across health, education, sustainability and community, both here and overseas. The gala was a chance to stop and take stock of what that adds up to. A lot of lives, quietly changed for the better.

We stick with our people and our charities for the long haul - same as our clients and crews. Yellow Dove’s been part of that for a while now, and we’ll keep showing up. Shirt ironed and all.

23/06/2026

♻️Turn Your Containers into Community Impact!

Support Yellow Dove Australia every time you recycle through Containers for Change. Simply scan our QR code when returning your eligible cans and bottles, and your refund will be donated directly to help fund education, health, well-being and community development programs.

Every container counts. Every donation makes a difference.

Scan. Recycle. Donate. Empower Communities. 💛

16/06/2026

This End of Financial Year, help us create safer communities in Timor-Leste.

Every donation made to Yellow Dove Australia directly supports our community-led Drowning Prevention and Education Projects, providing vital water safety education, first responder training, swimming and survival skills, and educational opportunities for coastal communities.

In 2026 alone, our team worked alongside local leaders to educate over 900 community members on Atauro Island, Timor-Leste, creating sustainable pathways for local employment, leadership, and community safety.

Your support helps us continue this life-saving work and expand our reach into more remote communities across Timor-Leste.

💙 All donations over $2 are tax deductible.
💙 Community-led. Sustainable. Empowering.
💙 In Community. For Community. By Community.

This EOFY, dream big, think big, and help make a difference.

15/06/2026

FRONT PAGE! Read all about it!

ICONIC

We are absolutely humbled to have our recent Drowning Prevention and Community Capacity Project be on the FRONT PAGE of Guide Post Magazine, TIMOR-LESTE.

CHECK IT OUT! Or pick up your copy (online or in Timor-Leste)

The No.1 English-language magazine in Timor-Leste. Read or download the latest issue.

09/06/2026

✨💛 What. A. Night. 💛✨

On Saturday, we welcomed 120 incredible guests to our sold-out Yellow Dove Australia Annual Gala 2026, and together we celebrated the power of community, connection, and collective impact.

We are absolutely humbled to announce that together we raised an incredible $14,306.45 to support our community-led projects across Timor-Leste. 🌏

To every guest who attended, every raffle ticket purchased, every auction bid made, every donation given, and every conversation shared; thank you. Your support allows us to continue empowering communities through education, health, wellbeing, and sustainability initiatives.

A special thank you to our amazing event sponsors:

💛 Supporting Solutions QLD
💛 Tayled
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And to our generous prize donors:

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We would also like to thank our incredible auctioneer, Jon Smith, whose energy and generosity helped make the evening such a success.

Less than three years ago, Yellow Dove Australia was just an idea. Today, because of you, we are delivering world-first projects in Timor-Leste and community-led initiatives throughout Australia.

This is what community looks like.

✨ One smile.
✨ One conversation.
✨ One connection at a time.

Thank you for believing in our vision and being part of the journey.

In Community. For Community. By Community.

06/06/2026

🌊 EOI NOW OPEN

Join the inaugural Atauro Island Swim 2027, a fundraising swim around the beautiful Atauro Island, Timor-Leste.

🏊 Limited to 15–20 swimmers (including teams)
💛 Fundraising for community impact
🌏 An adventure unlike any other
🥇 Become part of history

Scan the QR code or visit www.atauroislandswim.world for more information and submit your EOI today!

15/05/2026

🌊 Week 2 Complete ✅ – Movimentu Kalma Iha Bee Project 🇹🇱

Week 2 of the Movimentu Kalma Iha Bee Project has now been successfully completed in the heart of Beloi, Atauro Island, with an incredible 214 participants engaged throughout the week.

It was a busy and rewarding week as delivery was carefully scheduled around important religious holidays observed across Atauro Island.

Despite some challenging conditions, including wind, rain, and swell, our team continued to deliver practical aquatic education, water safety, drowning prevention, and rescue awareness sessions to the Beloi community.

This week also saw some of our smallest participants join the project, bringing plenty of energy, curiosity, and excitement to the program!

A major focus continues to be empowering local Timorese staff to confidently deliver water safety education in their own communities, in local language, while building long-term sustainability and local capacity.

A huge thank you and congratulations to our incredible volunteers; Claire Keane, Sally Dymond and Louise Rosemann for taking time out of their own lives to travel to Atauro Island and be part of the delivery team for this first-of-its-kind project.

Your support, energy, and commitment have contributed greatly to the success of this initiative.

Thank you also to The Phillips Foundation for supporting this project, and to all Yellow Dove Australia volunteers, Timorese staff, and community leaders making this work possible.

Together, we are creating safer communities around water 💙

12/05/2026

🌊 Week 2 Update – Movimentu Kalma Iha Bee Project 🇹🇱

Week 2 of the Movimentu Kalma Iha Bee Project is officially halfway through, now operating in the heart of Beloi Village with 214 participants!

This week, our project team is continuing to deliver practical water safety education, survival swimming skills, lifejacket safety, rescue awareness, and emergency response training to local schools and community members.

A core focus of this project is empowering local Timorese staff to lead water safety education within their own communities, in local language, while building long-term confidence, skills, and sustainability.

This is more than swimming lessons - this is community education, drowning prevention, and local capacity building in action.

A sincere thank you to The Phillips Foundation for supporting this initiative through the Swimming with Life Skills Grant, and to all Yellow Dove Australia volunteers, Timorese staff, and community leaders making this project possible.

Together, we are creating safer communities around water 💙

10/05/2026

🌊🇹🇱🥇A day in the water, is always a good day!

Congratulations to the 25 newly accredited Bronze Medallion holders from and 🤙🏽 What an incredible achievement and a huge step forward in building aquatic safety, rescue skills, and community confidence.

A big thank you for assisting and providing the Bronze Medallion resources! It wouldn’t have been possible without your continued support! 🇹🇱💙