Maltese Community Council of Victoria, Inc.

14/08/2026

Fr Tarcisio Micallef will be retiring after more than 50 years of service to the Maltese community in Australia.

On Saturday, 5 September, we will celebrate with Fr Tarcisio at the Maltese Community Centre in Parkville. The event will commence with a Mass service, followed by a farewel party at the centre. Entry is $20 per person.

We encourage members of the Maltese community to attend, celebrate this special occasion, and thank Fr Tarcisio for all he has accomplished through his ministry.

It is important to book for this event by calling 9387 8922 and pay the entry fee .

08/08/2026

Event Details

The 84th anniversary commemoration of Operation Pedestal, the historic World War II Santa Marija Convoy to Malta, will be held on Sunday, 9 August 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.

The ceremony will take place at the Second World War Memorial Forecourt and Sanctuary of the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne, Victoria.

Historical Background

Launched in August 1942, Operation Pedestal was a major British naval convoy sent to break the Axis siege of Malta. The convoy included 14 merchant ships supported by 59 warships, carrying desperately needed food, medical supplies, and fuel to the besieged island.

The Turning Point

Although nine merchant ships were lost and hundreds of lives were taken, the heavily damaged tanker SS Ohio reached Grand Harbour on 15 August 1942, coinciding with the Feast of Santa Marija.

Strategic Significance

The arrival of fuel and supplies helped prevent Malta from surrendering and enabled the island to remain a vital Allied base for the remainder of the Second World War.

08/08/2026

A huge thank you to our amazing aged care workers!
Every day, you go above and beyond to care for our seniors with compassion, respect, and dedication. Your hard work brings comfort, dignity, and joy to the lives of so many people and supports families across our communities.

We recognise and celebrate the difference you make.

Thank you for your commitment, kindness, and the care you provide each and every day.

03/08/2026

27/07/2026

Ċensiment 2026: X’għandek tkun taf biex tkun inkluż

Kull ħames snin, l-Uffiċċju Awstraljan tal-Istatistika (ABS) jgħodd kull persuna u familja fl-Awstralja. Dan huwa ċ-Ċensiment tal-Popolazzjoni u d-Djar, magħruf sempliċement bħala ċ-Ċensiment (Census).
Iċ-Ċensiment tal-2026 se jsir nhar it-Tlieta 11 ta’ Awwissu u kull persuna fl-Awstralja f’dan il-lejl għandha tkun inkluża. L-informazzjoni taċ-Ċensiment tintuża biex nifhmu fejn ngħixu, il-lingwi li nużaw id-dar (inkluż l-Ingliż), l-appoġġ li neħtieġu u kif l-Awstralja qed tinbidel bħala nazzjon. Li tkun inkluż fiċ-ċensiment jgħin biex jiżgura li l-komunità, il-kultura u t-twemmin tiegħek ikunu rappreżentati. Hawn x’għandek bżonn tkun taf dwar kif timla ċ-Ċensiment għad-dar tiegħek.

· Iċ-Ċensiment huwa obbligatorju għal kulħadd fl-Awstralja fil-lejl taċ-Ċensiment, il-11 ta' Awwissu 2026.

It-tweġibiet tiegħek jgħinu lil dawk li jipprovdu servizzi jifhmu l-bżonnijiet tiegħek issa u kif dawk il-bżonnijiet jistgħu jinbidlu fil-futur.
Kull informazzjoni personali li tipprovdi tinżamm sigura u ma tistax tintuża biex tidentifikak.
Id-dejta taċ-ċensiment tintuża fid-deċiżjonijiet dwar is-servizzi u l-appoġġ li tirċievi l-komunità tiegħek.
Għal aktar informazzjoni dwar iċ-Ċensiment iċċekkja l-websajt taċ-Ċensiment Census website
Ċensiment 2026: X’għandek tkun taf biex tkun inkluż | SBS Malti | SBS Maltese
As Maltese-Australians, we're proud of the contributions our families made and continue to make to Australia.

There are a number of questions in the Census that ask about your culture, ancestry and language.

If you speak even a little bit of Maltese at home, say you speak Maltese.

If you have any cultural/ancestry connection with Malta, say so by including Malta.

Remember, the Maltese community benefits when questions are answered correctly.

If our community numbers are not represented, we won't be allocated services and programs for our Maltese community.

Census 2026

Every five years, the Australian Bureau of Statistics counts every person and household in Australia. This is called the Census of Population and Housing. The next Census is on Tuesday 11 August 2026.

The Census form asks questions about your age, country of birth, cultural background, living situation, work and education.

In the Census, every answer matters to help us understand what Australia needs now and into the future.

Census data is used to inform decisions about transport, schools, health care, infrastructure and business. It also helps plan local services for individuals, families and communities.

The Census is compulsory. Everyone in Australia on Census night must be included on a Census form.

21/07/2026

The Census will be delivered next month.

When completing the section below, ensure that you complete it as below.

This will ensur ethe Maltese Programs on TV and radio will continue to broadcast.

Accurate Census data helps support funding for community language schools, aged care, cultural programs and other services that benefit our Maltese community.

Every accurate response helps ensure our community is recognised and represented.

Make Every Maltese Voice Count!

When completing the 2026 Australian Census, please answer the questions accurately.

✅ If Maltese is one of the languages spoken in your home, remember to record Maltese.

✅ If you have Maltese ancestry, be sure to include Maltese in the ancestry question.

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02/07/2026

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