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Order of Malta Australia

News

  • 02/03/2017

    Invitation: Coats for the Homeless Breakfast in Brisbane, Thurs 30 March

    You are warmly invited to the COATS FOR THE HOMELESS BREAKFAST with DAMIEN FRAWLEY QIC Chief Executive Thursday 30 March 2017 7.15am at the Brisbane Club, Adelaide Street, Brisbane RSVP: 23 MARCH 2017,  FORM ATTACHED DRESS: BUSINESS SUBSCRIPTION: $60.00 PER PERSON Coats Breakfast Invitation 2017 Coats Breakfast RSVP form 2017 If you wish to make […]

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  • 23/02/2017

    Africa: Starvation threatens 1.4 million children

    Malteser International helps children in Kenya and South Sudan The United Nations has reported that starvation threatens more than a million children in Somalia, Nigeria, Yemen, and South Sudan. Conditions in other countries Africa are also worsening – with growing hunger caused by months of drought leaving children amongst the most badly affected. “A crisis […]

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  • 20/02/2017

    Gallery: Lourdes Day Mass celebrations in Adelaide

    On Saturday 11 February, Lourdes Day Mass was celebrated at St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral in Adelaide. A blessing for good health took place during the Liturgy with water brought fro the Shrine at Lourdes. View our gallery of pictures from the Mass:   Read more Latest News Related articles: Sydney Lourdes Day Mass Celebrations Video […]

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  • 01/02/2017

    Vale Fra’ Richard Divall AO OBE

    Wednesday 25 January 2017 Rebecca Comini. Media and Communications Office – article from melbournecatholic.org.au Fra’ Richard Divall AO OBE—conductor, composer, musicologist and Professed Knight of the Order of Malta—was laid to rest today, following his death from cancer on 15 January, aged 71. Fra’ Richard was one of a small group of Professed Knights of […]

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  • 01/02/2017

    February 2017 Newsletter is now available

    The Australian Association produces a Newsletter three times a year to share with Members and Supporters information about our Charitable Activities, events and International news. The February 2017 Newsletter edition is now available to download. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please email your postal address to info@smom.org.au Alternatively, you can […]

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  • 18/01/2017

    Order of Malta Medical Clinic in Dili: Our biggest project to date

    As reported in our July 2016 newsletter, the Embassy of the Order of Malta in Timor Leste is about to open a medical clinic in Dili.   In a country where 1 in 6 children do not reach their 1st birthday due to treatable illnesses and malnutrition, the clinic will provide an opportunity to fulfil the […]

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  • 16/01/2017

    Gorman House: The next chapter

    Gorman House is part of St Vincent’s Hospital Alcohol and Drug Clinic and shelter to some of Sydney’s most marginalised and problematic population suffering from severe alcohol and drug problems. It consistently operates at full capacity and admits more than 1,500 residents each year. Demand continues to outstrip supply – for every person admitted, another […]

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  • 16/01/2017

    Q&A Interview with the Community Care Van Nurse

    In June 2015, an initiative by the NSW Branch commenced operation – the Order of Malta Community Care Van. The van is staffed by volunteer drivers who visit ‘hotspots’ around Sydney to distribute seasonal items to help protect those sleeping on the streets and a Nurse from St Vincent’s Hospital travels with them to offer […]

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  • 16/01/2017

    Over 3,500 babies born in the Order’s Bethlehem hospital in 2016

    2016 closes with a positive result for the Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem, run by the Order of Malta in Palestine since 1990.  During the year over 3,500 babies were born in this ancient stone convent, built by the Sisters of Charity at the end of the 19th century. The hospital has a staff of […]

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The Australian Association

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.