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Read more13/05/2026
New 4WD Ambulance Arrives for the Order of Malta Clinic in Timor-Leste
We are pleased to announce the arrival of a new 4WD ambulance for the Order of Malta Medical Clinic in Dili. The vehicle has now arrived in Timor-Leste and is expected to become operational in the coming weeks, significantly strengthening the clinic’s outreach and emergency response capabilities. This new ambulance is not a luxury, but [...]
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13/05/2026
Tonight, Someone Will Sleep in the Cold — You Can Change That
As winter approaches, thousands of Australians are facing the harsh reality of homelessness without warmth, shelter, or support. For more than 15 years, the Order of Malta Australia’s Coats for the Homeless campaign has provided warmth, dignity, and hope to people sleeping rough across the country. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, more than [...]
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07/05/2026
X-Ray Machine Update: A Major Step Forward for the Timor-Leste Clinic
We are pleased to share an important milestone in improving patient care at the Timor-Leste clinic. In December, a special dollar-matching appeal was launched to raise $135,000 for the purchase of a much-needed X-ray machine. Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of supporters, $52,500 was raised and subsequently matched by the Order of Malta New Zealand, [...]
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07/05/2026
President Hilda C. Heine Accepts Credentials of Order of Malta Ambassador to the Marshall Islands
On 4 May 2026, Hilda C. Heine formally accepted the Letter of Credence of Donal Patrick Hanley as Ambassador-designate of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta to the Marshall Islands during a Presentation of Credentials Ceremony held in Majuro. The ceremony marked the official commencement of Ambassador Hanley’s diplomatic mission as Non-Resident Ambassador to the [...]
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.