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23/10/2012
Since 2002 the Order has been providing humanitarian support to the people of Timor-Leste. This has frequently included the shipment of pharmaceuticals, hospital equipment and vehicles from Australia to Timor-Leste. Logistically this has been very difficult and time-consuming to coordinate. Thankfully, three supporters of the Order’s work in Timor-Leste have stepped forward to provide facilities […]
23/10/2012
The Order’s rehabilitation efforts of the Timor-Leste ambulance service continues. 40 participants have just completed 3 days of intensive basic ambulance training for in Emera (approximately 2 and a half hours from Dili). Participants included two ambulance crews, staff from the Bakhita Medical Clinic, police, teachers, USAID staff, ambulance volunteers, nurses and the district […]
09/10/2012
Read the latest edition of our National Newsletter – October 2012 Newsletter
09/10/2012
Members of the Order in South Australia will be hosting their annual movie night to raise funds for the Order’s charitable works: Date: Sunday 28th October 2012, 5pm for 5.45pm start Venue: Regal Theatre (the Old Chelsea), Marryatville, Adelaide Cost: $20/head Movie: Argo is an American political drama flm based on Tony Mendez’s account of […]
27/09/2012
As Members around the country continue the Coats 2012 distribution effort, we share the stories and feedback from those who help distribute the coats to Australia’s homeless: “Firstly could you please pass on our sincere thanks to all the members of the Knights of Malta for providing the Homeless Jackets for our visitors who […]
05/09/2012
In the first weekend of May every year, Members of the Order from all over the world travel to Lourdes to accompany the sick and disabled to pray and bathe in the holy waters. Because the journey to France is often arduous and expensive many Australians are unable to make the pilgrimage. Consequently, Members of […]
05/09/2012
The Coats for the Homeless campaign has been picked up by both National and local publications – read the articles here: Catholic Weekly article 9 September 2012 The Telegraph article on homelessness 31 July 2012
29/08/2012
On Thursday, 29 March 2012, the Legislative Council of the NSW Parliament formally agreed a motion acknowledging the remarkable achievements and contributions of the Order of Malta to the poor and sick, regardless of race or religion. The motion warmly recognized the Order’s ongoing work world-wide and particularly “the many significant contributions being made […]
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.
