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02/10/2025
New York City, September 2025 — At the Sustainable Development Goals Roundtable 2025, held on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80), global leaders gathered to confront one of the most pressing challenges of our time: transforming dialogue into action for sustainable development. Among the keynote speakers was Order of Malta South Australian [...]
30/09/2025
Our latest newsletter is now available! Download a copy of our October 2025 Newsletter. Want to read the stories online? Visit our News Area. Alternatively, visit our online store, make a donation or enquire about volunteering. Want to stay informed? Follow us on Facebook or Instagram to get daily updates. Sign up to receive a copy of our newsletter (published 3 times a [...]
16/09/2025
The trip focused on institutional meetings with Ukrainian authorities and medical and psychosocial assistance initiatives for children and veterans Rome, 16 September 2025 - Two days of institutional meetings and visits to humanitarian projects in the field marked the start of the trip to Ukraine by the Grand Hospitaller of the Order of Malta, Josef D. [...]
16/09/2025
The Nicholas Tonti-Filippini Oration and Dinner will also host a White Mass for healthcare workers and serve as the opening for the national conference for the Catholic Medical Association of Australia. Archbishop Anthony Fisher will deliver this year's oration on the topic of 'Reflections on Evangelism Vitae and Australian Culture- 30 years on' [...]
16/09/2025
This past weekend, the Order of Malta hosted its annual Our Lady of Philermos Mass at the Chapel of the Holy Spirit in Melbourne, an event deeply rooted in tradition and spiritual significance. The Mass brought together members, volunteers, and friends of the Order of Malta Australia to reflect on both the legacy and the [...]
12/09/2025
The Order of Malta Australia is pleased to announce the election of Most Reverend Anthony Fisher OP, Archbishop of Sydney, as the new Chief Chaplain of the Australian Association. As a distinguished leader within the Catholic Church in Australia, Archbishop Fisher brings to the role a deep commitment to the spiritual and charitable mission of [...]
10/09/2025
$50 for a pack of 10 (plus postage) We are all living in an age that is increasingly secular and sadly Christmas cards with the image of Jesus Christ are becoming scarce. By sending loved ones a personal Christmas card celebrating the birth of Jesus you have the opportunity to respond to the challenge and effectively defend our [...]
05/09/2025
The Order of Malta Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of John Murphy as our new President. John succeeds the Hon. James Douglas KHD, who served with great distinction since 2019, guiding the Association through a period of consolidation and renewal. John has been an active and dedicated member of the Order of Malta [...]
02/09/2025
Pictured: Jane Boag from Matthew Talbot Hostel taking receipt of Coats for the Homeless from Order of Malta member, David Scarf. The Matthew Talbot Hostel, operated by the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW, is one of the largest frontline homelessness services for men in Australia. The hostel offers accommodation, meals, health support, and pathways [...]
27/08/2025
Article originally published on melbournecatholic.org and reproduced with permission. Nearly everywhere in Melbourne, the homelessness crisis is growing, as is the need for help. Social welfare volunteers go onto the streets every night to assist in some way, but they only scratch the surface. On a surprisingly balmy winter’s night last week, two Knights [...]
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.
