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19/07/2026
Members, volunteers and friends of the Order of Malta Australia gathered in Darwin over the weekend for a regional retreat led by Bishop Charles Gauci. Centred on the theme "Disciples on Mission," the retreat offered participants an opportunity to deepen their relationship with Christ, reflect on their vocation, and renew their commitment to serving the [...]
15/07/2026
Across Australia, members and volunteers of the Order of Malta are once again taking to the streets this winter, distributing our specially designed Coats for the Homeless to people sleeping rough in cities, regional centres and rural communities in every state and territory. Along with coats, our outreach teams are providing food, hygiene packs, warm [...]
29/06/2026
Cologne/Caracas. Two devastating earthquakes with magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck the western coastal region of Venezuela on Wednesday evening local time. Buildings collapsed in cities located near the epicenter. Thousands are feared dead. Malteser International will immediately release 250,000 euros for first emergency aid measures in the affected areas. “These two earthquakes were particularly severe. Especially the second [...]
29/06/2026
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28/06/2026
On Saturday, 27 June 2026, members of the Order of Malta in South Australia gathered for their annual Morning of Reflection at the Bethany Centre, part of the Mary MacKillop Spirituality Centre in Kensington, Adelaide. Managed by the Sisters of St Joseph, the Bethany Centre provided a peaceful and welcoming environment for prayer, reflection and [...]
25/06/2026
The talks centred on the response to emergencies in crisis zones in Gaza, Lebanon and Ukraine and the path of spiritual renewal Vatican City, 25 June 2026 - The Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Fra’ John T. Dunlap, was received yesterday morning in audience by Pope Leo XIV at the Apostolic Palace. The meeting was an important [...]
23/06/2026
Gaza City/Rome/Cologne - On Monday 22nd June, His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem blessed the Order of Malta’s clinic in Gaza City, in the presence of His Beatitude Theophilos III, Patriarch of the Holy City of Jerusalem and all Palestine and Jordan. Following this blessing, around thirty staff members, including doctors, nurses, and pharmacists, will begin providing [...]
16/06/2026
A new chapter of community support is about to begin on the Gold Coast, with Philermos House preparing to open its doors in Southport in the coming weeks. Developed by the Order of Malta, Philermos House will provide practical assistance, connection, and dignity to people experiencing hardship and homelessness, offering a welcoming environment where individuals [...]
16/06/2026
A significant milestone has been achieved for the Order of Malta’s medical outreach service in Timor-Leste, strengthening our ability to deliver essential healthcare to some of the country’s most remote communities. Earlier this year, our medical clinic welcomed a new four-wheel-drive ambulance to support its outreach programme. We are now pleased to announce that the [...]
28/05/2026
Today, seven members and one candidate of the Australian Association of the Sovereign Order of Malta travelled to Central Queensland to attend the installation of Bishop Danny Meagher as the 11th Bishop of the Diocese of Rockhampton at St Joseph’s Cathedral. The installation Mass brought together clergy, religious, civic leaders, parishioners, and representatives of Catholic [...]
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.
