Veterans Care association - Timor Awakening

Veterans Care Association's Timor Awakening program is designed to help veterans and their partners overcome trauma and renew their sense of purpose.

Inspired by the resilience of WWII Commandos and the courageous Timorese veterans, it’s an immersive experience held over 11 days in Timor-Leste or nine days on the Gold Coast.

The program offers renewal and rehabilitation through holistic health education, group therapy, mentoring, counselling, physical activity, community development and more.

Upon completion of the program, selected veterans and partners may go on to train as peer support mentors for the veteran community.

“Being back in Timor gave me and many others the opportunity for closure and grounding. I’ve attended many other programs and counselling, but nothing has compared to this experience.” – Past program participant

“I have completed several programs with different organisations, and while helpful, none gave me that awakening moment, which I’ve now received, to help me move forward.” – Past program participant.