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Read more09/03/2026
Supporting Communities in Lebanon During Escalating Conflict
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 [...]
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09/03/2026
Warmth for Ukraine: Continuing Support for Vulnerable Families
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 [...]
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22/02/2026
Volunteer Voices – Community Care Van Volunteers
We spoke with three dedicated Order of Malta volunteers who generously give their time to serve on our Community Care Vans. Through their stories, we gain a deeper insight into the compassion, commitment and quiet generosity that drive this vital outreach ministry. The Order of Malta Community Care Vans operate weekly out of Sydney, Parramatta [...]
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22/02/2026
Annual Lourdes Day Mass Fills St Patrick’s Cathedral
Our annual Lourdes Day Mass in Melbourne was celebrated on Saturday 14 February at St Patrick’s Cathedral, drawing thousands of the faithful for this deeply prayerful and hope-filled occasion. The cathedral was filled to capacity as Melbourne’s Catholic community gathered for this special celebration, offered for the intentions of the sick, elderly and infirm. The [...]
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.