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Masonic Charities, L 1, 157 Grenfell Street, Adelaide (2026)

12/10/2026

$46,060 supporting the horses that bring comfort and connection 🐴💙

Masonic Charities | The Grand Lodge of Freemasons SA & NT have donated $46,060 to Nolton Park: Horses Healing Hearts, supported by Lodge of Friendship.

The donation will fund three 50,000-litre water tanks and associated infrastructure at the charity’s Lenswood property, including a pump, piping and water troughs. The project will help improve pasture growth for the horses and provide a water supply for firefighting.

Caring for these little horses supports the work they do for others.

Nolton Park’s specially trained miniature horses visit more than 22,000 adults and children each year across greater Adelaide, bringing comfort to people in hospitals, hospices, palliative care and rehabilitation wards, aged care homes and Ronald McDonald House.

The charity specialises in visits to people receiving end-of-life care and their families, offering moments of joy and companionship during some of life’s hardest days.

In aged care homes, the horses can spark conversations and fond memories. Their visits also bring smiles to children facing illness and lift the spirits of families and staff.

Nolton Park has also welcomed young people with disabilities to its Adelaide Hills farm, including a group of 26 from across Australia, giving them opportunities to interact with the horses.

Run entirely by volunteers, the charity continues the miniature horse visitation work begun by the late Donna Buss OAM.

Thank you to Lodge of Friendship for supporting this donation, and to Nolton Park’s dedicated volunteers for the care they give to the horses and everyone they visit.

📸 Pictured (L–R): Matthew Smith, Lodge of Friendship; Jacquie Jenkins, Nolton Park Manager; Therese Bussell, Nolton Park Volunteer; and Martin O’Rourke, Lodge of Friendship.

30/09/2026

$30,000 helping support women facing ovarian cancer 💙

Masonic Charities | The Grand Lodge of Freemasons SA & NT have donated $30,000 to OC Challenge Incorporated, supported by Adelaide Lodge No2 Freemasons.

The donation will help recruit and train additional specialist support nurses, giving women living with ovarian cancer and their families access to practical guidance and emotional support through diagnosis, treatment and beyond.

For women facing a complex and often overwhelming time, having someone who understands their illness, listens to their concerns and helps them find the support they need can make a real difference.

OC Challenge's nurses provide support face to face, by telephone and through telehealth across South Australia and the Northern Territory. Since 2022, its two specialist nurses have directly assisted more than 230 women and helped facilitate a peer support group of more than 90 women.

Thank you to Adelaide Lodge No. 2 for supporting this contribution, and to OC Challenge and its dedicated nurses for their care for women and families affected by ovarian cancer.

Pictured at the official cheque presentation are (from left) Fred Levi, Adelaide Lodge No. 2; Debbie Gracie, CEO of OC Challenge; Carol Matin OAM, Patron of OC Challenge and Port Adelaide councillor; Bill Merrill, Grand Master of Freemasons SA & NT; and Iain McKenzie, Adelaide Lodge No. 2.

25/09/2026

$10,000 helping future assistance dogs take their first steps 🐾💙

Masonic Charities | The Grand Lodge of Freemasons SA & NT have donated $10,000 to See Differently with the Royal Society for the Blind, supported by Thorngate Lodge No. 118.

The donation will help fund 'First Steps' Puppy Packs, giving puppies the essentials they need as they begin their journey towards becoming assistance dogs for veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

At eight weeks old, the puppies join volunteer puppy raisers to begin early socialisation and basic training. Their packs include beds, collars, leads, toys, food bowls and starter food, along with vaccinations and worming treatments.

It takes around two years to train and match an OPK9 assistance dog with a veteran. This special partnership can help build confidence, independence and connection with the community.

Thank you to Thorngate Lodge No. 118 for supporting this donation, and to See D!fferently’s staff and volunteer puppy raisers for the care and dedication behind every dog’s journey. 🐾

Pictured at the official cheque presentation are (L-R): Bob Giles (FCDC Chair), Jane Brundell (See D!fferently dog trainer), Freddie (17-week-old puppy in training), Ana Gozalo (See D!fferently Executive Manager Fundraising).

23/09/2026

$25,000 helping young South Australians make safer, healthier choices 💙🦒

Masonic Charities | The Grand Lodge of Freemasons SA & NT have donated $25,000 to Life Ed. SA, supporting its work to give children and teenagers the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to navigate life’s challenges.

From managing peer pressure and staying safe online to understanding respectful relationships and the risks of va**ng, alcohol and other drugs, Life Ed’s educators help young people make informed decisions and know when to seek help.

This donation builds on our ongoing support for Life Ed SA’s Smart Choices program, which has reached more than 16,000 young people, including thousands in regional and disadvantaged communities.

We’re proud to support education that helps young people look after themselves and others, with lessons that extend beyond the classroom.

Thank you to the Life Ed SA team for their dedication to South Australian children and families.

📸 Pictured, from left: Peter Brockbank, FCDC Committee member; Karla Della Pietra, CEO, Life Ed SA; Jake Howe, Youth Educator, Life Ed SA; and Bob Giles, FCDC Chair.

21/09/2026

Helping keep Glenbarr’s community safe 💙

A new $1,800 defibrillator will soon be installed at Glenbarr Homestead, thanks to the Lodge of St John with funding from Masonic Charities | The Grand Lodge of Freemasons SA & NT.

As featured in The Southern Argus, the defibrillator will be positioned on the homestead’s southern wall, providing access to potentially lifesaving equipment for people attending functions and community events.

Glenbarr Board Chairman Bill Bullock welcomed the donation as "a fantastic addition to Glenbarr" and thanked the Lodge for its support.

The Lodge’s community work also extends to education, with four $1,000 scholarships planned for students at Eastern Fleurieu School 7-12 Strathalbyn and Tailem Bend Primary School.

Thank you to the Lodge of St John and its members for their continued commitment to supporting local communities, and to the Southern Argus for sharing this story.

📷 Pictured: Lodge of St John Worshipful Master Wal Hirschausen, Immediate Past Master Ian Harrison, Glenbarr Board Chairman Bill Bullock and Grand Master of SA and NT Bill Merrill.

Story and photo: Deirdre Graham, Southern Argus.

21/09/2026

Great to see our support for North Haven Surf Life Saving Club featured in The Advertiser | Sunday Mail 🚨🌊

Masonic Charities | The Grand Lodge of Freemasons SA & NT donated $33,688 towards a new Can-Am Defender SSV, helping the club’s volunteer lifesavers strengthen patrols and emergency response along the coastline from North Haven to Semaphore jetty.

The vehicle will support lifesavers with first aid, emergency response and drone surveillance, giving volunteers another important tool to help keep beachgoers safe during the busy summer patrol season.

As the Sunday Mail’s Will King highlighted, the new vehicle will help the club "better serve and protect our community".

We’re pleased to support North Haven SLSC and the volunteers who give their time to keep our beaches safer.

18/09/2026

$30,000 helping improve care for people with inflammatory bowel disease 💙

Masonic Charities | The Grand Lodge of Freemasons SA & NT have donated $30,000 to Flinders Foundation towards a bowel ultrasound machine at Flinders Medical Centre, supported by Goolwa Corinthian Lodge No. 34.

For people living with inflammatory bowel disease, repeated tests and waiting for results can be a difficult part of managing their condition.

This technology allows specialists to assess bowel inflammation during a routine clinic appointment, helping patients get answers sooner and doctors make timely treatment decisions.

The scans are non-invasive and radiation-free, helping reduce reliance on invasive procedures. The project is expected to benefit approximately 300 to 400 patients each year across southern Adelaide.

Lodge members and Freemasons SA & NT representatives recently joined the Flinders Foundation and hospital teams to mark the donation and hear about the difference this equipment will make.

Thank you to Goolwa Corinthian Lodge No. 34 for supporting this contribution, and to the Flinders team for their dedication to patient care.

15/09/2026

$70,000 helping support the education of SA Police Legacy children 💙

Masonic Charities | The Grand Lodge of Freemasons SA & NT are providing $70,000 to SA Police Legacy, helping ensure children who have experienced the loss of a parent can continue to access the educational opportunities and support they deserve.

The donation, supported by Holdfast Lodge No 30, will fund SA Police Legacy’s Education Grant program for an entire year, providing practical financial assistance to families with school and study costs including school fees, uniforms, excursions, shoes and other education expenses.

SA Police Legacy provides ongoing support to South Australia Police officers and their families when they are confronted with serious illness, injury or bereavement.

When a police officer, or their spouse or partner, dies leaving children under the age of 21, SA Police Legacy provides a range of financial, emotional and social support to help the family through the years ahead.

The need for that assistance is significant. As of February 2026, SA Police Legacy was supporting 53 bereaved children - its highest number on record - with 37 young legatees expected to receive Education Grants this year.

For a surviving parent, the Education Grant can make an important difference by helping meet the everyday costs of giving their children the same opportunities as their peers, while easing some of the financial pressure that can follow the loss of a parent.

Education is just one part of the support SA Police Legacy provides. Its assistance also includes wellbeing, personal development, childcare, technology, safe-driving and job-start grants, along with home visits, support groups, welfare calls and social activities designed to maintain connection among police families.

Since being established in 1989, SA Police Legacy has provided almost $3 million in financial support to police families. With no ongoing government funding, the organisation relies heavily on donations, fundraising and sponsorship to continue its work.

This $70,000 contribution will cover the Education Grant program for 12 months, directly supporting South Australian children and families at a time when that assistance can matter enormously.

We are proud to support SA Police Legacy and the important work it continues to do for the South Australian police community.

Pictured at the cheque presentation are (L-R): Peter Brockbank (FCDC committee member), Superintendent Kellie Watkins (Chair of SA Police Legacy Board), Karen Cucchiarelli (CEO SA Poice Legacy), Bob Giles (FCDC Chair).

09/09/2026

$20,000 helping Angel Flight keep Kangaroo Island connected to vital healthcare ✈️

A $20,000 donation from Masonic Charities | The Grand Lodge of Freemasons SA & NT, supported by Parndana Lodge No. 206, will help Angel Flight Australia continue providing vital flights connecting Kangaroo Island with essential medical care.

Angel Flight flies doctors, specialists and other health professionals to Kangaroo Island, helping bring healthcare directly to the community while reducing the considerable time and fatigue involved in travelling by road and ferry. It also assists Island residents who need to travel to the mainland for specialist treatment.

The service has made a significant difference since the Kangaroo Island program began in 2024, helping health professionals spend more time treating patients and supporting greater access to GP and specialist appointments on the Island.

The funding will help meet aviation fuel costs and keep these important flights operating. Angel Flight receives no government funding and relies on volunteers, donors and community supporters to continue its work.

A special acknowledgement also goes to Angel Flight volunteer pilot Owen Crees, who has now completed more than 600 Angel Flight missions.

Pictured at Kangaroo Island Airport are rural generalist specialist Dr Angela Travis, anaesthetics doctor Dr David Arnold, Gavin Platten from Freemasons SA & NT Parndana Lodge No. 206, and Angel Flight pilot Owen Crees.

Read more in The Islander:
https://theislanderonline.com.au/news/2026/09/09/freemasons-sa-nt-parndana-lodge-supports-angel-flight/

07/09/2026

$50,000 helping women and families build stronger connections in the NT ❤️

Masonic Charities | The Grand Lodge of Freemasons SA & NT are proud to support Australian Red Cross with a $50,000 donation for its Connected Women and Their Families program in the Northern Territory.

The donation was presented during the Connected Women and Families Picnic Day at Jingili Water Gardens in Darwin, bringing together participants, families, volunteers and supporters from across the community.

This important program supports culturally and linguistically diverse communities by helping reduce social isolation and creating stronger pathways into community life, education, employment and support services.

Originally established as Connected Women, the program has grown into a broader family-focused initiative that reflects the needs of the community. By involving women, men and families together, it helps remove barriers to participation, strengthens family connections and creates greater opportunities for inclusion and wellbeing.

The Connected Women Darwin - Australian Red Cross | Connected Women Katherine - Australian Red Cross program focuses on:

✓ Building social connection through community events, cultural activities and shared experiences.
✓ Providing practical information and support around family wellbeing, safety and community services.
✓ Encouraging economic participation through skills development, mentoring and enterprise opportunities.
✓ Improving health and wellbeing by helping families better understand and access services.

The impact is already being felt across the Northern Territory, with the program helping participants build confidence, improve their sense of belonging and develop new skills and opportunities.

Freemasons SA & NT representatives William Daw and Steve Downie presented the donation on behalf of . They are pictured with Australian Red Cross representatives Ravindu Martin, Sarani Muthunayake, Nihad Mohomed and Lakshi Jayawila.

A special thank you to Lodge Foelsche No. 211 for supporting the funding application.

We are proud to support a practical, grassroots program that is making a real difference in the lives of individuals and families across the Northern Territory.

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