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11/12/2025
APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED Order of Malta Southport Care Limited Southport, Gold Coast QLD Housing & Homelessness Services (Community Services & Development) Full time $110,000 – $130,000 per year About Us Philermos House is a social outreach ministry of the Southport Catholic Parish and the Australian Association of the Order of Malta. Our mission [...]
11/12/2025
In November 2025, Malteser International (MI) reminded us of a sobering truth: we live in a world overshadowed by darkness. Conflict, displacement, climate‑related disasters, and poverty weigh heavily on millions. Yet even the smallest act of compassion has the power to pierce that darkness with light. Through its Many Candles, One Light campaign, MI calls us [...]
07/12/2025
Thanks to the generous support of the Order of Malta, the Intergenerational Sewing Workshops hosted at the Spirituality Centre, Santa Teresa in the Northern Territory became a vibrant hub of creativity, cultural sharing, and intergenerational connection during a week-long sewing workshop that brought together nineteen Arrernte women of all ages. What began as a simple [...]
03/12/2025
This week marks three years since the Order of Malta and ACU Community Café began its week visits to the Agg St community. Over this time, the program has grown into a vital space of connection, laughter, and mutual support — a place where challenges can be voiced, friendships are formed, and members of the [...]
27/11/2025
The Order of Malta Australia is pleased to announce an exciting development in its efforts to strengthen healthcare services at the Order of Malta Clinic in Dili. Following a recent visit to the clinic and updates on plans to acquire a new X-ray machine and establish an onsite diagnostic laboratory, a generous commitment has been [...]
27/11/2025
In recent months, the Philippines has been struck by an unprecedented series of natural disasters. Led by the Philippine Association, the Order of Malta has been on the front lines providing urgent relief. A Nation in Crisis Since late September, the Philippines has faced a relentless succession of disasters: Super Typhoon Nando and Typhoon Bualoi in [...]
25/11/2025
Nearly 250 faith and community leaders, together with parliamentarians, gathered in Canberra on Tuesday for the 9th Australian Catholic University Interfaith Breakfast held at Parliament House. The Order of Malta Australia was represented by twenty members, including Australian Association President John Murphy, Vice-President Daniel Kwok, Chancellor Frank Zipfinger, and National Hospitaller Frank Testa. This annual [...]
25/11/2025
On Monday 24 November 2025, members of the Order of Malta from across Australia gathered in Canberra for a special and solemn occasion - the investiture Mass of His Excellency Most Rev. Charles Balvo, Apostolic Nuncio to Australia, and Father Gregory Morgan. The ceremony was graciously hosted by Father Paul Nully, Magistral Chaplain of the [...]
24/11/2025
Bishop Joe Caddy’s Chaplain’s Hour of Reflection recorded on 22 November 2025 "The Lord Hears the Cry of the Poor" A Reflection on Pope Leo XIV's Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi Te Recording: Reflection with Bishop Joe Caddy - 22 Nov 2025 - Pope Leo XIV's Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi Te Most Rev Joe Caddy AM, Bishop of [...]
17/11/2025
Members and partners of the Order of Malta in South Australia gathered on November 11, 2025, for Christmas lunch - an event that offered a meaningful opportunity to celebrate fellowship, gratitude, and a shared commitment to serving those in need. In keeping with tradition of giving at Christmas, attendees contributed food items that will be [...]
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.
