We are pleased to announce the arrival of a new 4WD ambulance for the Order of Malta Medical Clinic in Dili.

The vehicle has now arrived in Timor-Leste and is expected to become operational in the coming weeks, significantly strengthening the clinic’s outreach and emergency response capabilities.

This new ambulance is not a luxury, but a critical necessity. The clinic’s previous vehicle was more than 20 years old and urgently required replacement after years of service supporting healthcare delivery across challenging terrain and remote communities.

This purchase would not have been possible without a substantial contribution made by the Grand Magistry.

In Timor-Leste, many people live in rural and isolated communities where poor infrastructure and limited access to healthcare present major challenges. Through its outreach programme, the clinic’s staff travel to 10 remote locations each month—some requiring journeys of up to four hours from Dili on unsealed roads—to deliver primary healthcare services to more than 200 patients.

The arrival of this new 4WD ambulance will greatly enhance the clinic’s ability to continue providing essential healthcare to vulnerable communities and ensure patients in remote areas can access medical care when they need it most.

The Australian Association extends its sincere thanks to all supporters whose generosity continues to sustain and strengthen this vital humanitarian work in Timor-Leste.

The Ongoing Challenge – Sustaining the Clinic

The clinic operates five days a week, providing free primary healthcare to vulnerable communities across Timor-Leste. It costs almost $19,000 each month to sustain the clinic and outreach services—around $15 per patient engagement, including consultations, medicines, vaccinations, and medical supplies.

To help ensure this vital work can continue, we invite supporters to consider becoming monthly donors. Regular giving provides the stability needed to plan services with confidence and ensure no patient is turned away.

A monthly donation of:

• $45 supports approximately 36 patient engagements per year
• $100 supports approximately 80 patient engagements per year
• $200 supports approximately 160 patient engagements per year

Every contribution makes a real difference in helping us continue providing essential healthcare to those most in need.