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Order of Malta Australia

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Help us give children in Timor-Leste the opportunities of an education

07/08/2024 


For almost ten years the Order of Malta has run a scholarship program called Creating Leaders in Timor-Leste to assist disadvantaged children continue in formal continuing education.

In addition to paying for the students’ school fees and uniforms, the Creating Leaders Scholarships also include transport and lunches to remove potential barriers that might limit the children’s participation,

Currently we have nine children in the program, ranging from academic years 7 to 12. All the children come from low-income families with multiple siblings. Amongst these students we have aspiring doctors, teachers, and a veterinarian.

Without the support from the Creating Leaders scholarship, these promising students would be unable to continue in formal education. This project makes a real difference to their lives and prospects, and we have several success stories from our graduates.

We currently have five further children (pictured) who meet the criteria for the scholarships and we are seeking donations to this project to enter these children into the program.

To fund both the new and existing students for the next 12 months, we need to raise $17,000.

Sponsoring a child in the Creating Leaders Program costs $100 a month.

DONATE NOW

Gifts $2 and more are tax deductible for Australian taxpayers.

If you are unable to commit to a monthly sponsorship, gifts of all sizes are also gratefully received. One off or monthly donations can be made online using our secure donation facility.

Please help us give these children the opportunities that education offers.

Want to learn more?

Hear from Maria, one of our inaugural Creating Leaders students who is now in her final year of university, studying medicine. Read her  message of thanks to scholarship donors.

 

Other ways to donate

  • Direct Deposit:​
    • The Order of Malta
    • BSB 083-453
    • Account number: 448 881 897

 

  • Post:​
    • Cheques payable to ‘The Order of Malta
    • sent to ‘The Order of Malta, PO Box 79, CARINGBAH, NSW 2229’

 

  • Phone:​
    • Calling 02 9331 8477
    • Please note the office is closed on weekends.

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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.