Investigation in November 2005

This investigation in November 2005 cost approximately $15,000 all up and was funded mainly by participating individuals.

Grants and Donations

Since then we have received a number of donations from service related organisations, the government and private citizens, the largest of which was a donation of $40,000 from Mr Paul Darrouzet of Queensland, in April 2006.

The Hon. Mr Bruce Billson, MP offered a grant of $37,500 in May 2006 to investigate the cases of Parker and Gillson. This grant was accepted by OAH. The government contributed a further $20,272 - long story - towards the Parker and Gillson cases and $4,728 towards the Gillespie case in March 2007.

I should also point out that the government met all costs for Vietnamese staff support and labour in connection with the successful OAH in-country work in March - April 2007.

OAH is very appreciative of the support that has been provided.

Future Activities

We have to bear in mind that there are four other cases from Viet Nam as well as the other investigations that we are assisting with, not to mention the on-going costs of running the Association. Therefore every dollar counts.

Your Donation

If you are interested in donating funds to assist in progressing these cases please contact Mr Jim Bourke, President of OPERATION AUSSIES HOME Inc.

See here for phone numbers and postal address.

Books of account subject to audit are kept and your money will be wisely spent for what I hope you will see as a good purpose.