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Order of Malta Australia

Australian News

  • 16/01/2017

    Q&A Interview with the Community Care Van Nurse

    In June 2015, an initiative by the NSW Branch commenced operation – the Order of Malta Community Care Van. The van is staffed by volunteer drivers who visit ‘hotspots’ around Sydney to distribute seasonal items to help protect those sleeping on the streets and a Nurse from St Vincent’s Hospital travels with them to offer […]

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  • 16/01/2017

    Save the Date: Upcoming Celebrations, Pilgrimages and Fundraisers

    Lourdes Day Mass – Adelaide Saturday 11 February 10 am at St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral   Coats for the Homeless Breakfast Thursday 30 March 7.30 am at The Brisbane Club Guest Speaker: Mr Damien Frawley, Chief Executive, Queensland Investment Corporation For further information, please contact the Qld Branch Chair, Hon Justice Martin Daubney, at martin.daubney@outlook.com […]

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  • 16/01/2017

    In pictures: Lourdes Day Mass Sydney 2016

    On Saturday 3 December 2016, Lourdes Day Mass celebrations were held in Sydney. The Lourdes Day mass is an important event for the Order of Malta with Branches organising annual celebrations each year. The celebrations are open to all but those who are sick or facing health challenges and wanting good health are particularly encouraged […]

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  • 21/12/2016

    QLD Branch Christmas Mass and Dinner 2016

    On 13 December 2016 saw the Queensland Branch of the Order of Malta celebrate a Christmas Mass and Dinner with The Most Reverend Mark Coleridge, Archbishop of Brisbane, our Magistral Chaplains, family and friends. Present with our Knights, Dames and Young Volunteers were the National President, Confrere Dr. Ian Marshall, Mr David Slater, member of […]

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  • 08/12/2016

    Video: St Patrick’s Cathedral fills for the annual Lourdes Mass

    Article by melbournecatholic.org.au Sunday 4 December 2016 Media and Communications Office. Archbishop of Melbourne Dens Hart was principal celebrant again this year, for the annual Lourdes Day Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Melbourne.   Concelebrating with the Archbishop were Bishop Terry Curtin, Fr Brian Boyle, Fr Joe Caddy, Fr Gerald O’Collins SJ, and Fr […]

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  • 29/09/2016

    October 2016 Newsletter – now available

    Our Newsletter contains updates on our projects, news initiatives and details of upcoming events. Download a copy of the October 2016 Newsletter now. If you would like to be added to our distribution list, please email your postal address to info@smom.org.au Alternatively you can read the articles online: A Garden of Mercy in Adelaide Creating Leaders: […]

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  • 29/09/2016

    Community Care Van set to expand

    In June 2015, the NSW Branch initiated a new activity to assist Sydney’s homeless – The Community Care Van. The Van is driven by NSW Branch volunteers who also distribute seasonal items to those sleeping rough and a nurse from St Vincent’s hospital, offers healthcare. In the 18 months since the project started the response […]

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  • 12/09/2016

    Coats for the Homeless 2016 Distribution

    Thank you for your support In 2016 the Australian Association has distributed a record 6,000 of our specially designed Coats for the Homeless. Thank you to our donors who have supported this project and to our distribution partners who help us get the Coats to the people in need. As this year’s distribution draws to […]

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  • 09/09/2016

    Volunteer BBQs continue at Tierney House

    Since 2006 volunteers have undertaken BBQs at Gorman House three times a week, to provide camaraderie and support to the residents. With Gorman House’s temporary closure during its refurbishment and transition to a medical detoxification unit, BBQs during this period have moved to Tierney House. Tierney House is part of St Vincent’s Homeless Health 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.