Team 2 returned from another productive trip in TL 2 weeks ago – we have yet to hear the official ‘down low’ from them, so stay tuned. Meanwhile, it is rumoured that the ship that carries TLDP’s precious supplies (which were sent in February) has docked – finally – in Dili. Accidentally mixed in with the goods destined for the new Balibo Dental Clinic, another Rotary initiative, they will be then delivered to Balibo. Our good friend, Ricardo Krauskopf, who will be sorting out the mess at the Balibo end, has volunteered to personally deliver our supplies to Maubara – Yaaaay!

Team 3 has lost a team member, but is otherwise ready to head off in July. The usual crew of Dr’s Wayne Pearson and Blanche Tsetong will be joined by super-enthusiastic dental nurse, Eve Sheppard. Together with the redoubtable Sr Filomena, Aida, Tino, Bony and Blanche are presenting an Oral Health workshop to health workers and youth workers this visit. It has been an enjoyable challenge producing the Powerpoint presentation and handout for the workshop. Apart from the meetings with Sr Filomena, Aida, Tino and Bony in April to discuss content and translation, the air has been burning with the number of WhatsApp messages and emails crossing the atmosphere! A huge thank you to Ligia Ximenes, an aide to the Timorese Consul General in Sydney, who generously volunteered her time for the huge task of the initial translation. Thank you so much Ligia!!!