'The Crocodile and the Kangaroo' is the story of the relationship between Timor-Leste and Australia written by Br Agedo Bento, OCarm. The story is told by the Crocodile (national symbol of Timor-Leste) and the Kangaroo (national symbol of Australia). It focusses on the negotiations between Timor-Leste and Australia over a just share of oil and gas reserves in the Timor Sea.

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The Carmelites are committed to the highest levels of donor accountability and acknowledgement. You can expect:

1. To be informed of the way The Carmelites intend to use your gift, and of its capacity to use gifts effectively for their intended purposes.
2. That The Carmelites and our staff will actively and positively provide relevant information on the project or area you have supported, and the use of, and progress with, your gift.
3. To be informed of the key personnel involved in managing your gift.
4. That the behaviour of individuals representing The Carmelites will be professional in nature.
5. Your details will be treated confidentially and not be shared with any organisation outside The Carmelites without your explicit permission.

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Get your friends and family involved and make a difference in a person’s life. You can support our transformational work by holding your own fundraiser or charity event.
You can help children and young adults go to school. You can help a person experiencing loneliness or despair receive comfort and companionship. You can help the next generation of Carmelites become future community and spiritual leaders.

Or you can just choose to raise funds for the general work of the Carmelites in Australia or Timor-Leste.

So help raise money and awareness for those in need while having fun. To learn more about hosting an event please contact the Fundraising Development Office on 03 9690 8822 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Our Prayer cards have been designed to mark significant occasions or moments in a person’s life. Our cards also carry a very important promise that the Carmelites will pray for those receiving the cards in their daily prayers.

There are six cards to choose from, which can be used any time of the year.

Healing & Peace for those who are sick
A Gift of Prayer for all occasions
Spiritual Support for those going through physical or emotional struggles
Sympathy for those recently deceased
Special Occasion for birthdays, anniversaries and special moments
Mothers Prayer to celebrate and commemorate all mothers, living and deceased

You can order any one of our Prayer cards, or the entire set. Simply contact the Fundraising Development Office on 03 9690 8822 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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A small step today – the gift of a lifetime tomorrow.

Our donors share the same belief - to make a real and positive difference to people’s lives, whether they are in Australia or Timor-Leste. One such donor is still giving in support of our work today, even though she is no longer with us, Angela Robson chose to make the ultimate gift to the Carmelites - a gift in her Will.

In 2014, the Carmelites were named as one of the beneficiaries in Angela’s Will. For many people like Angela, leaving a gift in their Will is a chance to give more than they could imagine during their lifetime, and to express deeply-held values in a lasting way. We give thanks to Angela and the Robson estate for their gift.

Leaving a gift in your Will to the Carmelites is life changing and helps to secure our ministries into the future. More importantly, it ensures that people in need are given the gift of hope to reach their potential and transform their lives.

If you are interested in leaving a gift in your Will to The Carmelites or would like to learn more please contact Nancy Mercurio on 03 9690 8822 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

A Carmelite Mission Partner helps transform lives through their regular giving. For as little as $1 a day ($30 a month) you can support The Carmelites to be right by the side of people through every part of their life journey.

You can choose to direct your monthly contributions to any one of these programs:

• Carmelites in Community – to help all people in need
• Carmelite Student Education – to train the next generation of Carmelites
• Education = Freedom – to empower Timorese communities to break free from poverty
• Scholarships – to give hope for a better future to the children and youth of Timor
• Carmelite Library – to provide a place of learning for all Australians
• Carmelite Centre – to facilitate spiritual journey, growth and community

There are over 100 caring individuals who have chosen to be a Carmelite Mission Partner.
Will you join them?

As Carmelites our purpose is to provide spiritual and pastoral care not only to those who come to our Churches but to everyone who needs our support. We believe we can help people from all walks of life reach their full potential through community, prayer, and action.

Your gift will help us continue to be by the side of people in need. It will help us continue to give companionship and care to those who are vulnerable, traumatised or feeling isolated and alone. It will help us guide and mentor disadvantaged youth so they get back on their feet and become productive members of our society once again. And it can provide comfort to people in their final hours by visiting them in their homes, hospitals or hospices.

Give a Gift of Hope today.

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