About aTLAS

Australian Timor-Leste Advancement Society

Paddy And Rufino – Photo: Jon Lewis
Many people live in rural areas without adequate access to services.

ATLAS sprang from the seeds that were sown in World War 2 when the Timorese people aided the Australian soldiers fighting against the Japanese on the island. Paddy Kenneally was instrumental in fighting for Timorese independence, a better deal for the Timorese Sea oil and for individual Timorese needing a better start in life.
From his work, ATLAS was born.