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Emergency Food Relief Delivered to Emu Point Community Following Monsoon Isolation

18/02/2026 


When the Emu Point First Nations community was cut off from the main road due to monsoon rains and severe flooding, an urgent call for assistance was issued to support the Emu Point Nganambala School Food Program.

In response, the Order of Malta Australia partnered with the St Vincent de Paul Society NT to provide essential food supplies for the community.

With access by road temporarily impossible, the supplies will be flown into Emu Point to ensure children and families receive the nourishment they need without delay. This swift and coordinated response reflects a shared commitment to stand alongside vulnerable communities, particularly in times of isolation and hardship.

By combining our strengths, resources, and networks, we were able to respond quickly and effectively — demonstrating the power of collaboration in service of human dignity.

The Order of Malta remains committed to offering practical, compassionate support to communities in need across Australia, especially when circumstances require urgent and creative solutions.

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.