During the Grand Master Fra’ John Dunlap’s visit to Australia, he travelled to Queensland to visit a new Order of Malta facility that will open in early 2025.

Philermos House in Southport will cater to a range of people needing assistance; the homeless, those suffering from mental illness, the elderly without adequate savings, refugees, young families with limited incomes and people on government #welfare struggling to survive.

The project was initiated by Magistral Chaplain Fr Gerard McMorrow, the Parish Priest for Southport, who recognised the need for services in the area.

Once open, the Centre will provide breakfast and lunch on weekdays and it is anticipated it will serve up to 1,000 meals each week. It will also offer toiletries, clothing, showers and clothes washing facilities for those who need it.

Longer term the Centre intends to provide facilities for third party providers such as welfare agencies, medical and mental health referral services, domestic violence support, refugee, homelessness, probation services, triage nursing service, financial planning and legal aid. Eventually the Centre also hopes to offer its own services such as primary health care, counselling, training, advocacy and accommodation.

Please consider a donation to support rhe work of Philermos House

Gifts of all sizes are greatly appreciated and are tax deductible for Australian taxpayers