2008
In 2008, five families from Kerala arrived in Bendigo to work at the Bendigo Base Hospital; the Malayalee community has started to flourish since this time.
The community members felt the need to sustain their religious faith and traditions they imbibed so that the future generation could grow as a faithful community.
2011
In 2011, the Department of Catechism was formed with 12 students.
2014
In 2014, after the formation of St. Thomas Eparchy Melbourne, St. Thomas Syro Malabar Mission came into existence with Fr. Antony Pedickattukunnel MST, as the first chaplain.
2024
In 2024, we have 121 families registered with the mission, divided into five wards based on location.