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Order Of Malta Australia

Year2025

Charitable Works

Events

  • 25/11/2025

    Order of Malta Australia Attends ACU Interfaith Breakfast at Parliament House

    Nearly 250 faith and community leaders, together with parliamentarians, gathered in Canberra on Tuesday for the 9th Australian Catholic University Interfaith Breakfast held at Parliament House. The Order of Malta Australia was represented by twenty members, including Australian Association President John Murphy, Vice-President Daniel Kwok, Chancellor Frank Zipfinger, and National Hospitaller Frank Testa. This annual [...]

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  • 25/11/2025

    Investiture Mass Welcomes New Chaplains to the Order of Malta Australia

    On Monday 24 November 2025, members of the Order of Malta from across Australia gathered in Canberra for a special and solemn occasion - the investiture Mass of His Excellency Most Rev. Charles Balvo, Apostolic Nuncio to Australia, and Father Gregory Morgan. The ceremony was graciously hosted by Father Paul Nully, Magistral Chaplain of the [...]

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  • 16/11/2025

    Celebrating the 2025 World Day of the Poor at ECM

    The kitchen at Emmanuel City Mission (ECM) in Brisbane was alive with energy early on Sunday morning as members and volunteers came together to prepare a special breakfast in honour of the Pontifical World Day of the Poor. The occasion, established by Pope Francis as a reminder of our shared responsibility toward those in need, [...]

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  • 13/11/2025

    Help us bring hope and compassion to those who need it most

    As we prepare to celebrate the joy and light of Christmas, we are reminded that that while many of us gather with loved ones in the warmth of home, countless others face Christmas with very little—no shelter, no comfort, and no one to share the day with. For many in our communities—especially the homeless, low-income [...]

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  • 11/11/2025

    Philippines – Thousands Impacted After Typhoons and Earthquakes

    After several severe earthquakes at the end of September, two typhoons struck the Philippines in quick succession. Malteser International is now providing emergency aid. Photo: Order of Malta Philippines The Philippines has been struck by an unprecedented series of natural disasters. Led by the Philippine Association, the Order of Malta has been on the front [...]

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  • 10/11/2025

    13th Asia-Pacific Conference of the Order of Malta Held in Singapore

    The 13th Asia-Pacific Conference of the Order of Malta took place in Singapore from 5–7 November, bringing together representatives from National Associations, Delegations, and the Order’s accredited Ambassadors across two continents. The three-day gathering, themed “Anchored in Faith, Ablaze with Hope, Serve with Love,” featured sessions on the growth of activities across the region, spiritual [...]

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  • 09/11/2025

    Congratulations to Alastair Furnival – Recipient of the Malteser International Medal of Merit in Silver

    Congratulations to Order of Malta Australia member Alastair Furnival, who was awarded the Malteser International Medal of Merit in Silver during the 13th Order of Malta Asia-Pacific Conference, held in Singapore last week. Awarded only on the most exceptional occasions, the Malteser International Medal of Merit in Silver recognises extraordinary dedication and impact in humanitarian service. [...]

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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.