25th Anniversary of Australian Service in Timor-Leste (WA)

Join us at the State War Memorial (Kings Park) to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Australian service in Timor-Leste.

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After East Timor voted for independence from Indonesia in August 1999, pro-Indonesian militia responded with violence against civilians and personnel of the United Nations mission to oversee the ballot (UNAMET). In September, Australia led n international peacekeeping force (INTERFET) to stop the bloodshed and oversee the transition to self-rule. In 2000, a United Nations transitional administration took over (UNTAET) the first of five further missions of support in which Australian participated. The last Australian peacekeepers left East Timor in 2013.

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Planning your attendance

The State War Memorial is located within Kings Park and Botanical Gardens on the east side. Closest access is via Fraser Avenue from the CBD, Lovekin Drive from Nedlands/Shenton Park and May Drive from Subiaco.

Transport: Attendees are encouraged to utilise public transport, with limited public parking available. Visit the Kings Park website to plan your journey.

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Seating: Limited public seating will be available on the lawn in front of the State War Memorial available on a first come first serve basis. Accessible seating will be available behind the VIP area, an usher will be able to direct you on arrival. Standing room will be available on the grass once all seating is exhausted.
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Toilets: Public toilets including accessibility toilets and baby change rooms are located within the Fraser Avenue Precinct.

Media: Attendees should be aware that RSLWA will have official photographers and media representatives in attendance. Official photographs will be used for RSLWA marketing purposes.

Wreath Laying: Invited official representatives will take part in the wreath laying ceremony during the service. At the conclusion of the service veterans, associations and members of the public who wish to lay a wreath will be invited to do so. Individual members and public are required to supply their own wreaths, and it is their responsibility to carry it with them, care for it and transport it to the State War Memorial.

Post Service: At the conclusion of formalities, attendees will be asked to remain seated while the Official Party departs. We ask for your patience prior to departing.

Key timings:

• 1:30 pm - Entry to the site opens
• 2:00 pm - Official service commences
• 2:45 pm - Official service concludes
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If you are unable to make the WA service at Kings Park, the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) will be broadcasting a commemorative service at The Australian Peacekeeping Memorial in Canberra on the 20^th September 2024.

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