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03/08/2017
Article and Images: Malteser International Stefan Jansen, 34, is Malteser International’s country representative in Iraq. Together with his team of twenty, he coordinates Malteser International’s healthcare projects in the north of the country, intended to provide help for people fleeing from Mosul and the surrounding towns and villages. In the neighboring region of Tal Afar, […]
31/07/2017
Malteser International is the worldwide humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. Their mandate is to provide relief and recovery during and following conflicts and disasters. They are primarily active in the field of health, in which we have almost 60 years of continuous experience. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of their work: bringing […]
27/07/2017
The Australian Association of the Order of Malta held it’s Biennial National Assembly from 23 to 25 June in Brisbane, Queensland. One hundred and thirty six members of the Order from around Australia, together with visitors from New Zealand and Hong Kong, attended the Assembly. Remembering the Forgotten was the theme of the conference which […]
12/07/2017
The Order’s Australian President Dr Ian Marshall invited Young Order of Malta Queensland (YOMV Qld) members Christopher Schaffer, Joseph and Alice Grogan to develop an appeal seeking donations of simple household medicines like Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, vitamins and cough medicine to support a small medical clinic in Timor-Leste. “Sister (Irma) Cristina Macrino from the Congregation of […]
06/07/2017
The July 2017 edition of our Newsletter is now available to download. Alternatively you can read the articles online: The Order of Malta Prevention and Recovery Centre Coats for the Homeless – 2017 distribution network What the papers say: World’s oldest Catholic charity expands efforts to help Parramatta homeless Creating Leaders Scholarship Student finalist in Worldwide […]
06/07/2017
As reported in our February newsletter, in early 2017 Gorman House became a medicalised detoxification unit that is fully funded by NSW Health . The value and need for this service was recognised after over 10 years of commitment and support from Order of Malta NSW Branch volunteers and donors raising over $1.8million to ensure [...]
06/07/2017
Our Coats for the Homeless are currently being distributed around the country. Thank you to everyone who has supported this project. Confirmed distribution locations are: ACT St Vincent De Paul NSW Care Van Community Outreach, Sydney CBD and Parramatta Order of Malta member distribution Salvation Army, Auburn Lou’s Place, Potts Point Maronites on Mission Harris […]
06/07/2017
Article featured in the Catholic Leader, page 4 of the 2nd July 2017 edition
22/06/2017
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 Orders mission to help our Lords the […]
19/06/2017
Malteser International is appealing to the general public to make donations for the needy in Africa. Around 24 million people on the continent are currently facing starvation and their situation is becoming increasingly critical. “Climate change is not solely responsible for the current hunger crisis. Violent conflict, unequal distribution, and poor governance are also contributing […]
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.
