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Order of Malta Australia

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COLD. WET. COVID-19. The homeless are more vulnerable than ever this winter.

13/05/2021 


Like the rest of the world the Order of Malta Australia has adapted to operate under ‘COVID-normal’.

For the rough-sleepers we serve, further to the usual challenges the winter weather brings, they now have the additional obstacles that COVID-19 presents.

The Order of Malta is committed to continue assisting the homeless face the health challenges that both winter and COVID-19 present.

This winter, in addition to distributing 6,000 of our specially designed, warm, shower-proof Coats for the Homeless across Australia, our teams of volunteers will also assemble and distribute 4,000 COVID Hygiene packs, containing facemasks, anti-bacterial wipes, personal hygiene items and warm socks, to help protect rough sleepers.

We could easily distribute more, however lack of funding is currently limiting this project.

A gift of $100 could buy three of our specially designed, warm, shower-proof coats.

A gift of $200 could buy 40 COVID Hygiene packs to help protect the homeless.

Please support us and give what you can. MAKE A TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION NOW!

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.