Image Gallery 2008
21 January 2008
School donations assist Timor's disabled
Educational supplies, donated by individuals, families and Townsville businesses, have been distributed to the young people of Timor-Leste.
Operation ASTUTE is the Australian Government's response to a request from the Government of Timor-Leste to assist in restoring peace to their country.
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has deployed to Timor-Leste with a mission to assist the Government and the United Nations to bring stability, security and confidence to the Timorese to allow them to resolve their differences democratically and peacefully.
There are approximately 780 ADF personnel currently serving in Timor-Leste. This force will remain in Timor-Leste continuing to provide a robust response capability to support the Government of Timor-Leste and the United Nations Police force.
Police from Australia and 24 other nations throughout the world provide security in Dili. The ADF provides support to these police operations as required.
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is working alongside the ADF to assist with this mission.
| 20080116adf8239716_002 Joint Task Force 631, Military Policeman (1 Military Police Battalion), Corporal Matthew Gilles assists in the unloading of educational supplies, donated by individuals from across Australia. The items were distributed to the Ahisuan Foundation which provides outreach, housing and training for young people with disabilities in Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 15 January 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080116adf8239716_005 Joint Task Force 631, Military Policeman (1 Military Police Battalion), Corporal Sheridan Bonney unloads stationary supplies, donated by individuals from across Australia. (Date taken: 15 January 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080116adf8239716_008 Timor-Leste Battle Group 3, Chaplain Dave Harding delivers educational supplies to the founder of the Ahisuan Foundation, Father Adrian Ola Duli (foreground) and Director Mr Mario Cardoso. The foundation provides housing, outreach and training for young people with disabilities in Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 15 January 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080116adf8239716_017 Timor-Leste Battle Group 3, Chaplain Dave Harding receives a small token of appreciation after he and members of the Joint Task Force 631 Military Police delivered educational supplies to the Ahisuan Foundation. (Date taken: 15 January 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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