News - Maluk Timor

Australians Volunteers International annual report – Maluk Timor team on the front 🙂

Helen Moorfoot

November 26, 2021

We made it the front page of the Australians Volunteers International annual report - Jess and Nencia on the cover,...

Strengthening the capacity of the Oral Health workforce in Timor-Leste

Janeice Carrascalao

November 23, 2021

Currently, the Timorese Ministry of Health (MOH) have registered seven dentists and forty-six dental nurses in Timor Leste, with an...

There is so much to be done and we desperately need to reduce malnutrition rates

Nicky Hungerford

November 11, 2021

Abertina Belo Nutrition Coordinator and the Community Health Centre, Becora On first meeting Mana* Bety, seems a shy and quiet...

Rheumatic Heart Disease school based prevention program

Nicky Hungerford

October 28, 2021

Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) is a life-threatening heart condition which results from damage to heart valves caused by one or...

Becoming an expert in Rheumatic heart disease enables kids to grow old

Nicky Hungerford

October 28, 2021

My Name is Juliana dos Santos Sarmentu, I am a 29-year-old nurse from the city of Bacau, Timor-Leste. I studied...

The Lois and Raj story – he said she said….

Nicky Hungerford

October 14, 2021

Reluctant to talk about themselves, I finally found some time in their busy schedules to find out more about the...

New Emergency Room for Comoro Clinic is Dili

Nicky Hungerford

October 13, 2021

In October the Ministry of Health, Maluk Timor and partners held an inauguration ceremony for a new Emergency Room for...

Goodbye and enormous gratitude to a great friend of Timor-Leste

Clare Nourse

October 13, 2021

After being at the helm for 15 years with 50 visits to Timor-Leste since 2006, Dr. Chris Fenton is leaving...

Tales of Dr Hip and his trusty security guard

Nicky Hungerford

September 28, 2021

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I stumbled across Dr Hip at Maluk Timor when Maun Aga asked me to take a photo of Dr Hip...

Hypertension & diabetes needs understanding and treating

Leao De Carvalho

August 12, 2021

Maluk Timor is proud to have worked collaboratively with local healthcare workers (PSF, Nurses, and Doctors) from Atauro to conduct...

The suffering is just below the surface and so is the virus

Henry Hays- Wehle

April 23, 2021

Here in Dili we have been spared further heavy rains. The flood water has receded and acute crisis with it....

Maluk Timor staff and volunteers getting the Astra Zeneca vaccine

Helen Moorfoot

April 23, 2021

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As we rebuild from the Easter floods here in Timor, vaccinations will be key to slowing the spread of COVID-19...

Caught up and Cut off

Doctor Jeremy

April 14, 2021

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Imagine that you took the leap to relocate your family from a life of subsistence farming on the hillsides of...

We have sunny days but Covid is a looming threat

Doctor Jeremy

April 9, 2021

"It's not that bad, others are much worse." All week we've been reaching out to our staff and mostly hearing...

Dr Jeremy’s blog – three days before the flood

Helen Moorfoot

April 9, 2021

Timor Seesaw - By Jeremy Beckett

Dr Jeremy on ABC radio in Australia

Helen Moorfoot

April 9, 2021

The Signal - ABC radio

Cleaning up and working out what needs doing first !

Henry Hays- Wehle

April 7, 2021

7/4/2021 Work continues as the Maluk team helps with the recovery from the devastating Easter Sunday floods in Dili. Our...

Flood update from CEO Dr Raj

Dr. Raj

April 6, 2021

Hello everyone, You’re maybe aware of the extensive flooding in Dili and other parts of Timor. The impact so far...

HIV program – How you could help

Jeff Buchanan

March 3, 2021

The HIV team has achieved genuinely astonishing results in very tough circumstances. 80 patients newly diagnosed with HIV commenced on...

Nutrition Program – 2021 & beyond – How you could help

Jeff Buchanan

March 3, 2021

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Nutrition Program - 2021 and beyond An important program still in its early development stages. A major opportunity to address...

CONFERENCE POSTPONED due to COVID outbreak

Michelle Wilson

March 1, 2021

The conference (30-31 March 2021) is co-hosted by the Timor-Leste Ministry of Health’s National Health Institute, Menzies School of Health...

Webinar link – Gordon Peake in conversation with Dr Jeremy

Helen Moorfoot

November 18, 2020

Click here to listen Our international members of the Maluk Timor team - 17 strong In a very challenging...

HIV – there is now action because there is knowledge

Eleanor MacMorran

November 16, 2020

The district hospital doctors were worried about this child, a 10-month old girl with a serious respiratory infection. They were...

Nutrition or lack there of – What is the problem and how you might help

Doctor Jeremy

November 16, 2020

What is the problem? East Timor is the most undernourished country in Asia[1] and was recently listed as the second...

Photo of the 17 strong International team ”working” at Maluk Timor

Helen Moorfoot

November 16, 2020

We thought you would like to see who is over in TL at this remarkable time in the history of...

Making a difference

Doctor Jeremy

October 12, 2020

Grab a coffee and enjoy the latest edition of Dr Jeremys Blog..... Link

On ‘world heart day’ – we remember – RHD is preventable!

Jess Harries

September 25, 2020

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What are you doing to celebrate world heart day? For many of us, world heart day means remembering to set...

Energy and persistence conquer all things – HIV training is being rolled out

Doctor Jeremy

September 10, 2020

As you may have read this week we farewelled the wonderful Dr Eleanor MacMorran - all though there were plenty...

Australian Volunteers International (AVI’s) doing good

Helen Moorfoot

September 8, 2020

The below story appeared on the Australian Embassy's facebook page about 'OUR JESS' - one of the marvellous Australians currently...

We have won the 1st battle but the Covid war is far from over

Doctor Jeremy

July 7, 2020

Reflections from quarantine after 2 years teaching Doctors in Dili

Dianne Sherriff

June 3, 2020

Greetings from Darwin, where the 2 weeks of quarantine has afforded the opportunity to reflect on 22 months in Timor...

Social media is saving lives

Michelle Wilson

June 1, 2020

Timor-Leste can be congratulated for how well it has responded to the current world pandemic so far and the Maluk...

Australia Supports Corona Virus response in Timor-Leste

Helen Moorfoot

May 27, 2020

The Australian Government is working in partnership with neighbouring countries to keep our region safe from coronavirus (COVID-19). It is...

Fast education via the phone…. the ‘Asteroid program’

Michelle Wilson

May 27, 2020

How do you reach health care professionals that are scattered throughout Timor Leste and provide them with up-to-date and easily...

Webinar on Covid 19 – presented by Dr Jeremy and the team

Helen Moorfoot

May 14, 2020

We are very proud to have run and now published our first webinar - we had 72 listeners ! Dr...

Webinar for Donors with CEO, Dr Jeremy and Board Chair, Julie Hamblin

Rosie Matthews

May 4, 2020

The Maluk Timor team are eager to keep all our supporters informed about the proactive and life saving work that...

Timor Leste COVID UPDATE – June 2020

Doctor Jeremy

March 31, 2020

As the world continues to look to ways to manage the COVID19 pandemic, in Timor Leste our team is continuing...

An unsung remarkable woman – Dr Bethany Beckett

Henry Hays- Wehle

February 7, 2020

Jack of all Trades: A Conversation with Dr. Bethany No two days look alike for Dr. Bethany Beckett. As Maluk...

Good-bye & Hello to our Board Chair’s

Chris Fenton

February 4, 2020

GOODBYE… In December we said goodbye to our very capable, philanthropic, energetic and much loved Chairman of the board Ross...

Maluk Timor Nursing team continues to kick goals with Triage

Dr Bethany Holt

February 1, 2020

Last week the Maluk Timor Nursing team were supporting Ministry of Health nurses to triage patients at outpatients of Becora...

Motivated by gratitude to our neighbours and family – The Ribot’ legacy for Timor

Dr Bethany Holt

January 13, 2020

Behind every Maluk Timor programme are some amazing supporters. Mike and Kate Ribot are one example. Motivated by a commitment...

What does the fastest woman (& volunteer) in Timor have to say…

Jess Harries

December 2, 2019

Hear what one of our long term volunteers, Jess Harries - public health nurse and fastest woman in Timor! -...

Oportunidade servisu – Lider ekipa HIV

Helen Moorfoot

November 27, 2019

OPORTUNIDADE SERVISU – LIDER EKIPA HIV Maluk Timor agora dadaun buka hela pessoal ne’ebé iha dedikasaun no entusias atu servisu...

Job opportunity – HIV team leader

Helen Moorfoot

November 27, 2019

Our wonderful leader – Rofina – fights against TB

Rosie Matthews

November 25, 2019

Let me introduce you to Rofina dos Santos, a formidable force within Tuberculosis (TB) in Timor-Leste, and the person we...

Our TB programme & how you can help

Rosie Matthews

November 11, 2019

Tuberculosis (TB) is a huge problem in Timor-Leste. Second to North Korea, it has the second highest TB rates per...

Proud Dr Eleanor – our HIV mentor

Eleanor MacMorran

November 2, 2019

Ano waves a smiling young man out of the door. “Pasiente numeru 97, doutora!” he tells me, with a big...

Volunteer Dr Lauren’s in country story

Lauren Chalmers

November 2, 2019

Dr Lauren Chalmers, Maluk Timor TB Program Mentor, Dili, East Timor As I was in a doctors’ mess back in...

A story of hope and capacity building done right

Lauren Crase

November 1, 2019

Nursing Triage: In February 2018, a young child died whilst waiting to see a doctor in one of Dili’s Community...

Are you a Doctor interested Communicable Diseases and Education ?

Doctor Jeremy

October 24, 2019

For doctors interested in global and tropical health and interested in an opportunity to make a significant contribution to health,...

Momentus day for Maluk Timor and the MOH

Doctor Jeremy

September 23, 2019

On Wednesday afternoon, 11th September, 2019, our local NGO Maluk Timor has formalised its relationship with the Ministry of Health...

Dr Clare Nourse has been awarded and AM !

Helen Moorfoot

June 13, 2019

Congratulations to Paediatric Infection Specialist Dr Clare Nourse who has been appointed as a Member (AM) of the Order of...

Midwifery team building collaborative connections

Ellen Beattie

June 5, 2019

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING The Maluk Timor midwifery team has been focused on building a relationship with the midwives at one of...

Nursing Triage systems save lives

Ellen Beattie

May 15, 2019

We want the Timorese community to value and respect their local health centres. That respect will be based on more...

The value of good nursing care in TL

Doctor Jeremy

May 13, 2019

Any of us who have ever been sick or hospitalised know the value of a great nurse. Doctors breeze in...

Making HIV patients feel safe and valued: Beatriz’s story

Eleanor MacMorran

April 17, 2019

The first time Beatriz* started taking treatment for HIV was around a year ago. She stopped taking it after just...

Improving maternal HIV screening

Eleanor MacMorran

April 10, 2019

Procession of the pink plastic table to its new home in the antenatal clinic. You might think that this is...

A Maluk approach to starting a HIV program

Eleanor MacMorran

April 9, 2019

The team: Madalena, Nina, Eleanor, Dircia, Alfredo, Ano and Odilia. Sitting on the floor of Office World surrounded by stationery,...

The Illawarra rocks for Timor-Leste

Dr Bethany Holt

April 8, 2019

This weekend Joe and Maura Cato held their 4th annual fundraiser on behalf of Maluk Timor! The Illawarra locals have...

Heavy rain doesn’t dampen spirits at the HIV clinic

Eleanor MacMorran

April 3, 2019

Our HIV clinic was flooded last week. One learns to expect rain in the rainy season, but the downpour on...

Dr Ella brings healthcare to rural Timor-Leste outpost

Doctor Jeremy

March 20, 2019

Dr Anferida Monteiro Fernandes, or “Dr Ella” as she is known, works in a remote health post in the subdistrict...

Music Festival Berry April 6 (12- 4pm)

Helen Moorfoot

March 15, 2019

FOXFEST FUNDRAISER RETURNS TO BERRY Berry will again host a special concert in aid of East Timor on Saturday April...

From country Victoria to Timor-Leste: doctors share their story

Doctor Jeremy

March 11, 2019

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In 2018, Drs Lindsay and Dianne Sherriff farewelled their home and country practice of 25 years in Kerang, Victoria and...

Training Timor’s future medical leaders

Dr Bethany Beckett

March 5, 2019

Timor-Leste remains in the grip of diseases of poverty such as tuberculosis, rheumatic heart disease and malnutrition. Since 2002, the...

Farewell to Christine Carberry – founding board member

Chris Fenton

February 7, 2019

Dear friends and family of Christine, This message is on behalf of everyone involved with the NGO Maluk Timor based...

Australian dentists support local technicians

Doctor Jeremy

December 11, 2018

Much joy comes from volunteering............ read more

Australian Aid Friendship Grant awarded to Maluk

Doctor Jeremy

December 10, 2018

Maluk Timor is successful in its application in the inaugural round of Australian Aid: Friendship Grants – the Nursing Triage...

Diverse challenges require diverse programs

Jeff Buchanan

November 15, 2018

From newsletter..... In addition to using the donations you give to meet the immediate needs of the patients right in...

A challenging comparison

Jeff Buchanan

November 15, 2018

Stories from the frontline

Dr Bethany Beckett

November 15, 2018

Here are two short stories, inspired by our clients and told by our local team members. The first one is...

True spirit of volunteerism

Dr Bethany Beckett

November 14, 2018

A volunteer is someone who is compassionate, kind, idealistic and more than anything, selfless – someone who puts the needs...

A young family saved from TB

Helen Moorfoot

November 13, 2018

"A 23 year old female was admitted to Klibur Domin with infectious TB, she had been started on treatment a...

Staffing Growth to meet the need

Doctor Jeremy

November 10, 2018

One year ago, Maluk Timor launched with 2 ½ programs and 17 staff, low on resources but with high hopes....

Triage Triumph – Go the NURSES

Doctor Jeremy

November 10, 2018

Triage Triumph Most of us take it for granted that when we arrive at an Emergency Department we will be...

Respect and hope – the HIV story

Doctor Jeremy

November 10, 2018

In the 1980’s HIV/AIDS was considered a death sentence. It was an horrific epidemic that destroyed people from the inside...

The Reality of TB in TL

Helen Moorfoot

October 19, 2018

This is what we don't see - the daily battles of the people of Timor-Leste with Tuberculosis, and the risk of relapse haunting them everyday.

Oral Health in Timor-Leste

Helen Moorfoot

October 19, 2018

Updates on the oral health in Timor-Leste, and an initiative by Maluk Timor to hold the first ever TL Dental Health Symposium.

Partnership with Klibur Domins

Doctor Jeremy

October 3, 2018

Last August 28, we had the wonderful opportunity to celebrate Klibur Domins achievements as they hosted Former Prime Minister and...

Closing of 2017/2018 financial year

Helen Moorfoot

September 4, 2018

Here's an update on the previous financial year, 2017/2018. We appreciate and are all very grateful for your donations. Thank you.

An easier way to donate is here!

Helen Moorfoot

August 28, 2018

There are a few changes on our donation methods which helps both of us in the long-run. Read them here and we thank you for your continuous help.

Welcoming 2018 with Maluk Timor

Chris Fenton

August 21, 2018

We welcome 2018 by sharing with you some of the recent activities Maluk Timor has done. Continue supporting us so we can continue our service to the Timorese.

Support Maluk Timor in helping Timor-Leste

Doctor Jeremy

August 14, 2018

Help the Timorese people by helping Maluk Timor and their programs to improve general health and target diseases spreading in Timor-Leste.

Voluntary Board member Dr Josh presenting – BE INSPIRED

Helen Moorfoot

August 11, 2018

Dr Josh presenting at DFTB conference.............. Don’t Forget The Bubbles was conceived as a way of sharing our collective knowledge....

A message from Dr. Chris Fenton

Chris Fenton

August 3, 2018

Read our CEO's message addressing the recent improvements in Maluk Timor's work and how we can strive to do even better.

6 years with donor Margaret and family

Helen Moorfoot

August 3, 2018

Get to know one of our major donors, Margaret James and her family in this blog post.

Stories from Jo, accounting mentor

Jo Reading

August 3, 2018

Read more on Jo's heartfelt blog entry about her experience working with Maluk Timor in helping the Timorese by sharing her expertise.

Stepping up: Dircia – HIV Team Leader

Helen Moorfoot

August 3, 2018

Meet Dircia, who, through the efforts of Maluk Timor, was inspired to step up and lead the HIV Team in providing high quality health care.

Remember Joan, this amazing 93-year-old?

Dr Bethany Beckett

July 20, 2018

She funded the building of our training room. Forward thinking, generous and investing in young people, an example to us all.

Wild Timor Coffee in Melbourne – Giving Back

Dr Bethany Beckett

July 20, 2018

These newly equipped Doctors bags will go out into the districts via the new GP’s returning to their rural health posts.

We Up-Skill Rural Health Care Workers

Dr Bethany Beckett

July 20, 2018

We recognise and respond to women in high-risk situations and try to get them to a safe location for delivery.

Our commitment to stamp out TB is at it’s strongest

Helen Moorfoot

July 20, 2018

Just one example of staff going into the back of beyond in the district of Maliana chasing out cases of Tuberculosis.

Job Opening for Medical Engineer Without Borders

Dr Bethany Beckett

July 20, 2018

There is a huge unmet need in the maintenance of medical equipment, we would love to get involved but we need a champion.

Our goal: 95% vaccination for 0-5 year olds

Helen Moorfoot

July 19, 2018

Maluk Timor and the Ministry of Health are targeting measles, rubella & polio. Our goal: 95% vaccination coverage for 0-5yo.

Celebrating Our Brand New Triage Program

Dr Bethany Beckett

June 11, 2018

The Vera Cruz triage program ensures assessment is not delayed, malnutrition is not missed and Tuberculosis patients are isolated.

Commitment is no problem for our Dental Nurse Team

Dr Bethany Beckett

June 11, 2018

Broken car? No problems. Luis, Efi and our new Volunteering dental nurse hit their third school in Tibar.

Gaining Control of the Tuberculosis Epidemic

Dr Bethany Beckett

June 11, 2018

Tuberculosis is the #1 killer in Timor-Leste and we're working toward understanding, prevention, diagnosis and treatment

Sadly, TL is vulnerable to an HIV epidemic

Dr Bethany Beckett

June 3, 2018

Our goal is to train up the local team and building on their knowledge and skill to provide a high quality, holistic service.

Still Missing Mana Lucia’s Vibrant Face at Maluk

Dr Bethany Beckett

June 3, 2018

Such a wonderful experience. We look forward to her return and sharing all she has learnt.

Dr Inda is a glimpse into the future in Dentistry

Dr Bethany Beckett

June 3, 2018

Young adults rise up to help lead their people- changing the culture of adult peer education. "It’s a sign of things to come."

Timorese doctors learn more on disability

Dr Bethany Beckett

June 3, 2018

Timorese doctors have join Kilbur Domin in further understanding of disability and how it affects residents of Timor.

Celebrate Women’s Week – HIV talks and more

Dr Bethany Beckett

June 3, 2018

More than 50 women come together to celebrate women's week and discuss topics like HIV and more.

Learning HIV and reproductive health

Helen Moorfoot

June 3, 2018

58 Timorese women head to Suco Beloi to understand more about HIV and reproductive health issues.

Maluk Timor sponsors dental screening

Dr Bethany Beckett

June 3, 2018

Maluk Timor and Shane Fryer go hand in hand in improving the dental health in schools in Timor Leste.

Malnutrition screening underway

Dr Bethany Beckett

June 3, 2018

Malnutrition screening in children already underway with MOH partner Vera Cruz Community Health Center.

Help us help the Timorese – donate today

Dr Bethany Beckett

May 18, 2018

Help us help the Timorese people by donating to our cause. Donate today so we can increase our programs for the Timorese.

Triage training is underway at Vera Cruz Clinic

Dr Bethany Beckett

May 18, 2018

More training at Vera Cruz Clinic is underway as doctors, nurses are brought in to help the people of Timor Leste.

Timor Leste: healing hearts and minds

Doctor Jeremy

May 7, 2018

More efforts are being poured in healing Timor Leste's most crippling disease: rheumatic heart disease.

Joining forces: Maluk Timor and Klibur Domin

Helen Moorfoot

May 1, 2018

Maluk Timor dental nurses and Klibur Domin dental nurses join together to give out dental education in Escola Basica Tulau Tibar.

Going online: training Australian subcommittee via Skype

Dr Bethany Beckett

May 1, 2018

Improvements are here as we embrace technological advancements and start training with our Australian subcommittee via Skype.

A new face in Denistry – multi-culturally trained.

Dr Bethany Beckett

April 29, 2018

Dr. Inda is a dental professional trained in the Philippines, mentored by Aussie dentists, now helping other Timorese dentists to be better.

Never forget: Australia owes Timor Leste

Helen Moorfoot

April 27, 2018

Things may change but history doesn't. We should never forget how the suffering of the Timorese people benefited the Australians.

TIP: Surround yourself with great people

Jo Reading

April 25, 2018

Surround yourself with great people no matter what the circumstances is leads you to a life of fulfillment and happiness.

Fighting RHD: 5 cardiologists: 700 students

Helen Fairhurst

April 25, 2018

On Monday we found ourselves set up for screening at the school in Cailaco with 4 echocardiography machines and 5...

Up to 10,000 kids with RHD in Timor Leste

Helen Moorfoot

April 16, 2018

ABC NEWS - Studies have shown that up to 10,000 kids have rheumatic heart disease in Timor Leste, urging professionals to take action.

Aussie school kids, raise money and visit Timor Leste

Helen Moorfoot

April 15, 2018

Australian school kids who have raised US$5,000 for HIV efforts visit Timor Leste in partnership with Maluk Timor.

Meant for East Timor: lessons from my youth

Doctor Jeremy

April 11, 2018

Apparently, my whole life I've been preparing for life in Timor Leste. Who knew my interest in fishing would lead me here?

Training materials for Vera Cruz have arrived

Lauren Crase

April 10, 2018

The Nursing & Midwifery program of Maluk Timor prepares for its first training day in Timor Leste.

95 yr old Joan sponsors building of training room

Helen Moorfoot

March 10, 2018

95-yr old Joan has made donations towards Maluk Timor that will go to the building of the new training room.

Maluk Timor and ETHF – together against RHD

Doctor Jeremy

March 8, 2018

Maluk Timor and the East Timor Hearts Fund are continuously working together to develop the Rheumatic Heart Disease program.

Training Room improved, thanks to RACS

Doctor Jeremy

March 7, 2018

Maluk Timor partnered with the Royal Australian College of Surgeons to improve the training room.

Screening shows: 3% of Timorese kids have RHD

Dr Bethany Beckett

February 24, 2018

Screening for Rheumati Heart Disease shows that 3% of Timorese kids are affected. Efforts have been made to increase awareness.

ETHF partnership – Rheumatic Heart Disease program

Doctor Jeremy

December 8, 2017

The Rheumatic Heart Disease program partnered with East Timor Hearts Fund kicks off smoothly under new leadership.

Women’s Health and Social Care Program

Doctor Jeremy

December 7, 2017

A total of 6 communities are now under the women's health and social care program, sponsored by HART.

Dr. Bethany Nelson leads training for doctors

Dr Bethany Beckett

December 6, 2017

Dr. Bethany Nelson leads the training for doctors in Timor Leste to provide better care and assistance to those in need.

Lauren Crase, RN leads nurse and midwife training

Doctor Jeremy

December 5, 2017

Australian RN Lauren Crase leads the nurse and midwife training for health workers in the region.

Tuberculosis program to be launched in February 2018

Doctor Jeremy

December 4, 2017

Maluk Timor is ready to launch the Tuberculosis program in February of 2018.

HIV program still in development phase

Doctor Jeremy

December 3, 2017

Maluk Timor continues to develop an HIV program for Timor Leste residents to increase awareness and minimize infection.

Maluk Timor gives seminar on malnutrition

Doctor Jeremy

December 2, 2017

Maluk Timor gives out a malnutrition seminar that teaches mothers about the symptoms and consequences of malnutrition.

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