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07/11/2018
On 18 October, Yongmaan Park, President of the Order of Malta Korea had audience with the Holy Father. He introduced himself as the President of the Order of Malta Korea and the Chairman of Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry and said that, with the understanding of corporate social responsibility, he would take care of [...]
07/11/2018
A month after the deadly earthquake and tsunami that hit Indonesia, the worldwide relief agency of the Order of Malta, Malteser International, is supporting its Indonesian partner, YAKKUM with the repair and rehabilitation of damaged health centers on the island of Sulawesi. In addition to the assistance for reconstruction and rehabilitation, Malteser International has also [...]
18/10/2018
Each month nearly 200 Hygiene Packs for the Homeless, containing toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap and sanitary items for women are distributed by our Community Care Van volunteers in Sydney and Parramatta. With plans to extend the services further, this number will only increase. Hygiene packs are also in plan for the homeless in Brisbane. In addition [...]
16/10/2018
The National Day of the Order of Malta in Italy, devoted to the promotion of health and solidarity, was held for the first time on 13 October. From 9 am to 7 pm, it was possible to have free blood-pressure tests and a doctor’s assessment in eleven Italian cities. Together with basic health information, the [...]
15/10/2018
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11/10/2018
Report by Sean Parnell On the 26th of September 2018 Darwin witnessed an event only seen once before in its history, the ordination of a new Bishop. The event held a special significance to Territory members of the Order as Bishop Gauci was born in Malta and grew up surrounded by the rich symbolism and [...]
07/10/2018
Access to people affected extremely difficult Malteser International’s assessment team has landed in Jakarta on Wednesday to discuss relief efforts with local partners as Indonesia responds to the devastating 7.5-magnitude earthquake and tsunami that hit the island of Sulawesi on Friday, September 28. Access to affected populations remains challenging. “The severe infrastructural damage has made [...]
07/10/2018
Our latest newsletter is now available! Download a copy of our October 2018 Newsletter If you wish to be added to our distribution list, email info@smom.org.au with your postal address and we will send you a copy. Want to read the stories online? Visit our News Area.
07/10/2018
Dr Robert Costa has been appointed as National Hospitaller of the Order of Malta in Australia. In this role, Robert is responsible for overseeing our National Charitable Works. Robert became a Member of the Order in 2011 after being introduced to the Order by Dr George Boffa. Since that time Robert has been heavily involved […]
03/10/2018
On Saturday 1st December, Members will host Lourdes Day Mass Celebrations where those attending will receive a blessing for their health and a bottle of Lourdes water for their personal use. All are welcome to these special masses. Melbourne – St Patrick’s Cathedral at 10.30am Sydney – St Mary’s Cathedral at 10am We also host […]
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.
