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29/04/2026
The Ordem de Malta Timor-Leste Annual Report 2025 is now available to download 2025 Highlights: 15,058 patient engagements Mobile Clinic outreach bridged the healthcare gap for 2,721 patients in the nation’s most remote regions New outreach location to the Manufahi Municipality, approximately 5-6 hours from Dilli, providing critical care to 435 patients The ongoing [...]
21/04/2026
Bishop Charles Gauci led our Hour of Reflection on Saturday morning, 18 April, inviting us to reflect deeply on the theme, “Living Easter Every Day.” In this Easter season, Bishop Charles reminded us that gratitude lies at the heart of a healthy spiritual life. As Christians, we are called to give thanks for Jesus Christ—his [...]
15/04/2026
On 16 March 2026, Dr Bernadette Tobin AO GCSG formally presented her Letter of Credence to His Excellency President José Ramos-Horta, together with the Letter of Recall of the previous Ambassador, Mr Terence Tobin KC GCSG. Dr Tobin was one of eight non-resident Ambassadors to present their credentials on the day, alongside representatives from Armenia, [...]
14/04/2026
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Consoeur Jocelyn Cull unexpectedly passed in her sleep last night, passed in her sleep last night. Jocelyn was a cherished and irreplaceable member of the Order of Malta in the Northern Territory. Invested as a Dame only last year, her contribution to our [...]
08/04/2026
It is with deep sadness, but in the hope of the Resurrection, that we share the passing of our Confrère Fergus Ryan, who died peacefully on 7 April at VMCH Oneil House, aged 82. Fergus was surrounded by family, friends, and two chaplains of the Order, Bishop Terry Curtin and Archbishop Peter Comensoli, in his [...]
02/04/2026
The Order of Malta Australia warmly congratulates member and Confrere, The Honourable Martin Daubney, on being awarded a Papal honour in recognition of his generous service to the Church in Brisbane and across Australia. The honour, bestowed by Pope Leo XIV, was formally conferred by Archbishop Shane Mackinlay during Mass at St Stephen’s Chapel in […]
30/03/2026
Members were invited to take part in a deeply enriching Hour of Reflection led by Rev Dr David Pascoe, who explored the theme “Finding God in all things.” Drawing on the spirituality of St Ignatius of Loyola, Fr David reflected on the call to cultivate a constant awareness of God’s presence in everyday life. He [...]
25/03/2026
Last week, Prof Mark Compton AM GCStJ, Lord Prior of The Most Venerable Order of St John, joined members of the Order of Malta during their regular Monday night Community Care Van outreach in the Sydney CBD. It was a humid evening following a week of heavy rain, and the impact on those sleeping rough was evident. [...]
09/03/2026
In the temporary emergency facilities, the Lebanese Order of Malta distributes food and toys and provides medical care to the people. Photo: OML/MI As many will have seen in the news, the escalating war in the Middle East has heightened concerns about further civilian suffering and displacement across the region and beyond. In Lebanon, hundreds [...]
09/03/2026
The Warmth for Ukraine initiative has continued at full pace since our last update on 19 February, when the first aid packages were distributed to residents of Kyiv. Since then, a second and third shipment of gas cartridges and portable gas stoves have been successfully dispatched and delivered. The most recent distribution to beneficiaries took [...]
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.
