Get Involved

You can make a real, lasting difference to the people of Timor-Leste.  Whether you’d like to give time, goods or money, every gift will help. You can choose to give in your own way.

Make a donation

100% of your donation will go towards helping the people of Balibó.

Donations to the Balibo House Trust are tax deductible.

Cheques can be posted to:
Balibó House Trust
PO Box 1094
Collingwood   3066
AUSTRALIA

Or you can make a donation online:
Balibo House Inc.
BSB:            063012
A/C:            10452768
Don’t forget to include your details so we can send you a receipt for a tax deduction.

Our donations online are managed through GiveNow.

To donate to the Trust to support our work;

https://www.givenow.com.au/balibohousetrust

If you would like to discuss a more personalised gift, please contact the Executive Officer at [email protected].

Volunteer

Extraordinary Volunteer Opportunity in Balibo, Timor-Leste

Honouring the legacy of the Balibo Five, Balibo House Trust continues to support social, economic and cultural development in Timor-Leste.

We are thrilled that an inspiring volunteer assignment in Balibo has been made available through the Australian Government funded Australian Volunteers Program.

Applications are now open for a Project Officer and Mentor for Sustainability & English Educator who can live and volunteer for 12 months in Timor-Leste from March 2026.

The assignment seeks to strengthen the Balibo 5 Community Centre’s capacity for sustainable development and English language education. To be considered for this role, you’ll need a relevant degree and experience in sustainability, education, or community development. As a volunteer, you would support capacity building, mentoring, and strategic planning.

The role comes with full support from Australian Volunteers — flights, insurance, accommodation, allowance, induction and in-country networks. A rare chance to contribute skills that strengthen community and leave lasting value in Timor-Leste. Learn more about the program

Keen for an exploratory chat first? Balibo House Trust would love to hear from you: [email protected]

Volunteering directly with Balibo House Trust

From time to time the Trust welcomes the services of skilled volunteers in Australia and Timor-Leste to help deliver its mission.  If you are interested in volunteering, please get in touch: [email protected]

Visit Balibó

By far the best way to understand the Balibó Five story and the work of the Trust is to experience it first-hand.  You can stay in the spectacular Balibó Fort Hotel, take a tour of the Fort Heritage and Cultural Museum, or Australian Flag House (now the Balibó Community Learning Centre), learn about the sacrifices of the Balibó martyrs at a hillside memorial,  or just wander the town at your own pace.

The nearby sukos (villages) of Cova, Leolima and Leohitu will give you a unique view of village life in Timor-Leste.  Balibó is situated in Bobonaro District, a stunning 2.5 hour coastal drive west of Dili, near the border with West Timor.

Donate goods and services
Donations of goods and services are always welcomed in Timor-Leste.  Books, toys, furniture and bedding, learning materials, medical equipment, computers and clothes are just some of the things that can find a useful second life in Timor-Leste.

To learn more about donating goods to Balibó, please contact Rotary Donations-In-Kind.