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Read more13/10/2026
Philermos House Officially Opens in Southport, Queensland
A new chapter in the Order of Malta’s mission of service began in Southport, Queensland, with the official opening and blessing of Philermos House. Around 150 members and volunteers of the Order of Malta, together with parishioners, donors, family and friends, gathered this morning to mark this significant milestone and give thanks to all who [...]
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12/10/2026
Holy See Reaffirms Its Position on the Recognition of Chivalric Orders
Pictured: The Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Fra’ John T. Dunlap, being received by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Apostolic Palace in June 2026. The Holy See’s Secretariat of State has issued a clarification reaffirming the Catholic Church’s position on the recognition of chivalric orders, confirming that its [...]
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07/10/2026
Creating Leaders Student Update – Congratulations Amélia
Pictured above: Amélia in 2022. This year, she celebrated graduating from high school after 10 years of support through the Creating Leaders Scholarship Program. We are excited to share with you a video message from one of our Creating Leaders students, Amélia, who is graduating from high school this year. Amélia joined the Creating Leaders [...]
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06/10/2026
We’re Hiring | Fundraising Manager
Part-time: 24 hours per week Flexible: Work from home or Melbourne CBD office About the Order of Malta The Order of Malta is a lay religious order of the Catholic Church. For more than 900 years, it has served people who are sick, vulnerable and in need. Operating in more than 120 countries, the Order provides [...]
The Australian Association
The Australian Association, formed in 1974, currently has in excess of 300 members and aspirant members across every State and Territory of Australia. We also have ongoing and strong links with the Order’s National Associations throughout the Asia Pacific Region including in Singapore and the Philippines and with members of the Order in New Zealand, Hong Kong SAR, Thailand and Korea. The Order of Malta is committed to serving Our Lords the Poor and Sick worldwide and has done so for over 900 years. This website shares with you the history, mission and current activities of the Order of Malta in Australia, and provides links to the work of the Order world-wide.