METAC

METAC METAC - Melbourne East Timorese Activity Centre - provides a space, programs, dinners and events for Timorese and friends to connect and share stories.

The Melbourne East Timorese Activity Centre (METAC) and program was developed in partnership with the local East Timorese community, the North Richmond Community Health Centre and Belgium Avenue Neighbourhood House. Part of METAC’s program are monthly welcome dinners where the broader community and the East Timorese community get together and share in some cultural food, dance, song and a variety

of guest speakers and presenters. Dinners are held for the local community at the Factory, Belgium Avenue, on the first Friday of the month. Occasionally dinners are held in other locations. Visit our page for updates and news.

29/05/2026
25/05/2026

Join us and hear from our talented young Timorese-Australian filmmaker and actor Thicia Acquisto (FairTrade Films), alongside Xavi dos Santos. 🌟
📅 19 June
🎬 We’re hosting a Short Films Night Fundraiser in support of the community development projects in Aileu.
This important initiative helps continue supporting young learners and participants in the community. All funds raised on the night will go directly to those who need it most.
We would love your support!
Please join us if you can, and help spread the word by sharing this with your networks.

24/05/2026

In an opinion article published in The Australian, Jose Ramos-Horta, President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, has called attention to the people employed in Australia as part of the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Scheme (PALM).

The PALM scheme allows people from Timor-Leste and nine Pacific Island nations to work in low-skilled occupations across rural and regional Australia.

In his article, President Ramos-Horta decries the poor pay and living conditions that some workers are subjected to.

As President Ramos-Horta makes clear, if Australia is going to maintain good relationships with its nearest neighbours, the ledger from the PALM scheme needs to be even.

Read the full piece on The Point: https://thepoint.com.au/factchecks/260522-factcheck-jose-ramos-horta-is-right-palm-scheme-is-exploitative-and-the-lions-share-benefits-australia

22/05/2026

Come celebrate Timor-Leste Independence Day with Unidade Amoku Melbourne! Saturday 23 May 2026. 3pm to Midnight at Springvale Learning Community Centre. Bring your family and friends and enjoy a vibrant night of music, culture, dance and the spirit of Timor-Leste!

TAV leading the way in honouring the past, shaping the future the Timorese Community 50 Year journey in Melbourne/ Austr...
21/05/2026

TAV leading the way in honouring the past, shaping the future the Timorese Community 50 Year journey in Melbourne/ Australia. A big Obrigado barak to H.E Ines Almeida East-Timor Ambassador to Australia for her ongoing support for our community.

Thank you to AETA and TAV for getting this important conversation started. H. E Ines Almeida Timor-Lest Ambassador to Au...
21/05/2026

Thank you to AETA and TAV for getting this important conversation started. H. E Ines Almeida Timor-Lest Ambassador to Australia, Mana Carla Chung from ACRATH along with seasonal workers for sharing their the advocacy work and experiences to inform others of the changes required.

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The Factory, 19-21 Belgium Avenue
Richmond, VIC
3121

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