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Order Of Malta Australia

News

  • 13/10/2026

    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 [...]

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  • 30/09/2026

    Creating Leaders Scholarship Program: Opening Doors to Education in Timor-Leste

    The Order of Malta’s Creating Leaders Scholarship Program is helping young people in Timor-Leste continue their education and build a brighter future for themselves, their families and their communities. This year, Confrère Sean Parnell has taken over management of the program. In September, Sean travelled to Timor-Leste with Consoeur Dr Nicole Johnson to visit the [...]

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  • 29/09/2026

    October 2026 newsletter is available for download!

      Our latest newsletter is now available! Download a copy of our October 2026 Newsletter If you wish to be added to our distribution list, please register your details using our online form. Want to read the stories online? Visit our News Area. ONLINE STOREDONATEVOLUNTEER

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  • 21/09/2026

    Philermos House: The Big Red Shed Opening 6 October 2026

    The Order of Malta Australia is pleased to announce the opening of Philermos House — The Big Red Shed, a new day centre offering hospitality and practical assistance to the Gold Coast community. Opening 6 October, Philermos House will provide a welcoming and supportive environment for people who may be experiencing hardship or facing challenges in their [...]

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  • 21/09/2026

    Christmas Cards are available for pre-orders

    BUY NOW ORDERS WILL BE DESPATCHED FROM 30 OCTOBER 2026 ONWARDS. $50 for a pack of 10 (plus $5 postage) Every year since the early 1980s, the Australian Association of the Order, has been providing an Annual Christmas Card for use by Members. It always maintained the same theme, an image of the Madonna and Child Jesus [...]

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  • 21/09/2026

    “Why the Poor Matter”: North Eastern Australia Regional Retreat

    Over three days, from 18–20 September, 20 members, candidates and aspirants gathered at the Santa Teresa Spirituality Centre in Brisbane for the North Eastern Australia Regional Retreat. Led by Conventual Chaplain ad Honorem Archbishop Mark Coleridge, the retreat centred on the theme “Why the Poor Matter.” Across five engaging and fast-moving presentations, Archbishop Mark invited participants to reflect on Scripture, [...]

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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.