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16/09/2024
Bangkok 9 September 2024 On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Sovereign Order of Malta, H. E. Michael Mann, Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta to the Kingdom of Thailand and H.E. Madame Busadee Santipitaks, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs representing the Thai Government [...]
14/09/2024
In early August, the Order of Malta and ACU Community Hub in partnership with Your Community Health, launched a four-week Cooking and Connection program at Preston North East Primary School. The Darebin Information, Volunteer and Resource Service (DIVRS) kindly donated fresh food and pantry items towards the weekly recipe demonstrations. The program was designed based [...]
09/09/2024
Members of the South Eastern Region celeberated the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, venerated by the Order as our Lady of Philermos at Newman College,. Melbourne University. This is a long held tradition for the South Eastern Region that dates back to early members and chaplains of the Order who themselves associated with the [...]
09/09/2024
The Holy Father will arrive in Timor-Leste today and will remain in the country until Wednesday. This highly anticipated visit is seen as a historic moment for the nation. The first pope to visit Timor-Leste was St. Pope John Paul II in 1989, when it was still under Indonesian occupation. Pope Francis’ visit will be to [...]
04/09/2024
Since December 2022, the Order of Malta and ACU Community Hub Mobile Community Café has been in operation in Darebin, providing an informal and safe space for isolated or disadvantaged people to meet, share food and engage in informal conversation. These meetings also provide an opportunity for participants to seek assistance and connect community members [...]
02/09/2024
Reported by Noel Mifsud, Hospitaller, Central Southern Region, Australia LINK TO THE RECORDING: Reflection with Bishop Eugene Hurley - 31 Aug 2024 - Service in the Holy Scripture In our series of online reflection by chaplains of the Order of Malta, Bishop Eugene Hurley, Emeritus Bishop of Darwin and Order of Malta Conventual Chaplain [...]
22/08/2024
It is with deep sadness that I advise our esteemed chaplain, Fr. Gerald O’Collins SJ died yesterday afternoon. He was an inspiration to many of our members and will be remembered as a prolific author, caring soul and friend. The Requiem Mass in honour of our dear Chaplain Fr. Gerald O’Collins SJ AC will be […]
13/08/2024
It is with great sadness that we share the news that Fr. Jongchan Matthew Byun, the Chaplain of Order of Malta Korea has passed away on August 12, 2024, at the age of 57. He truly loved the members of the Order and always appreciated the undivided, unconditional and confraternal love and support of Australian [...]
07/08/2024
For almost ten years the Order of Malta has run a scholarship program called Creating Leaders in Timor-Leste to assist disadvantaged children continue in formal continuing education. In addition to paying for the students’ school fees and uniforms, the Creating Leaders Scholarships also include transport and lunches to remove potential barriers that might limit the [...]
05/08/2024
The International Relief Agency of the Order of Malta, Malteser International’s Annual Report 2023 is now available. We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you everyone who has supported the Order of Malta’s International aid activities. This support has been instrumental in enabling Malteser International to reach those most in need and deliver [...]
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.
