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Order of Malta Australia

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Covid-19 – Hygiene Packs distributed to the homeless in Melbourne

22/03/2020 


Many homeless services across the country have had to stop due to social distancing restrictions, leaving some of the most vulnerable members of our society, with limited resources.

Members of the Order of Malta are doing what they can to assist those in their local community. Early Sunday morning, care packs were delivered to the homeless in Melbourne. The packs comprised of anti-bacterial hand wipes, tissues, Lucozade, water and some socks and were very much appreciated by the recipients. Members took the opportunity to ask the homeless about how the virus was affecting them and what the Order of Malta could do to assist.

In addition to providing care packs to the homeless, Members are also offering assistance to elderly in isolation during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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.