Masonic Charities

02/06/2026

The next chapter for the historic Freemasons Hall on North Terrace has been featured today by The Advertiser.

The story highlights plans for the sensitive adaptive reuse of the State Heritage-listed building as part of the broader $400 million Keystone Tower project by The Grand Lodge of Freemasons SA & NT.

The proposal will help preserve the character and heritage of Freemasons Hall while improving access, amenity and public use as part of a major new hotel and mixed-use development in Adelaide’s CBD.

Read The Advertiser story here {$}:
https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/business/south-australia/freemasons-hall-revamp-revealed-as-part-of-400m-tower-plan/news-story/acb6243a65de59f62a3e31ed62da436d

A copy of the full media release is attached below ⬇️

26/05/2026

Great to hear Port Pirie United Lodge #24 secretary Les Rich on ABC North and West yesterday afternoon discussing and the recent Masonic Charities donation supporting neonatal care at Port Pirie Hospital.

Les did an excellent job at short notice highlighting the wonderful work of Freemasonry in South Australia and the positive contribution local lodges continue to make in their communities.

Thanks Les & Pirie United 24 Masonic Lodge !

To listen to the interview, click on the link below and scroll to the 2:18:05 mark:

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25/05/2026

Masonic Charities | The Grand Lodge of Freemasons SA & NT are proud to support Dawn House in the Northern Territory with a $50,000 donation to help women and children escaping domestic and family violence.

Supported by Port Darwin Lodge, this funding helps Dawn House continue providing essential emergency relief.

The donation will support practical frontline assistance including safe transport, emergency accommodation, food, clothing, essential household items and other urgent support for women and children at a time of crisis.

Dawn House provides crisis accommodation, outreach support, advocacy, counselling referrals and 24-hour telephone contact for women and children escaping domestic, family and sexual violence.

Dawn House CEO Susan Steele thanked Freemasons SA & NT for the support.

“We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generosity and the very kind donation,” Ms Steele said.

“Your support is truly appreciated, and this donation will make an incredible difference for all clients of Dawn House.”

Freemasonry is pleased to help Dawn House continue its vital work supporting safety, dignity and practical care for women and children in the Northern Territory.

24/05/2026

Great to see The Advertiser | Sunday Mail highlight Masonic Charities | The Grand Lodge of Freemasons SA & NT support for Port Pirie Hospital.

Today's coverage in the Will King section of the Sunday Mail recognised the recent donation of specialised equipment to support the hospital’s emergency care for newborns and young patients. This is a practical project backed by Port Pirie United Lodge No. 24 and Freemasons SA & NT.

Thank you to the Sunday Mail for helping share this important regional health story.

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19/05/2026

Veterans and their families in the Northern Territory now have access to a new weekly aquafitness program designed to support physical health, mental wellbeing and social connection, thanks to grant support from Masonic Charities | The Grand Lodge of Freemasons SA & NT.

Read the news article from Soldier On Australia ⬇️

Veterans and their families in Palmerston now have access to a new weekly aquafitness program designed to support physical health, mental wellbeing and social connection, thanks to grant support from Freemasons SA & NT.

08/05/2026

A new handheld ultrasound vein finder is set to improve patient care at the Hawker Memorial Hospital thanks to a $7,241 donation from Masonic Charities | The Grand Lodge of Freemasons SA & NT, supported by Quorn Lodge No.59.

The funding has enabled the Hawker Hospital Auxiliary to purchase a Butterfly handheld ultrasound vein finder machine, which will assist doctors and nursing staff in delivering faster, safer and more comfortable treatment for patients across the Hawker and Flinders Ranges communities.

The equipment will help staff locate veins in difficult cases, particularly for elderly patients, babies and people requiring urgent treatment or ongoing medical care. The device can also be used for a range of bedside diagnostic procedures including bladder scans, nerve blocks, fetal heart rate monitoring and identifying foreign bodies or infections.

Importantly, the Hawker Memorial Hospital is the last hospital north along the Outback Highway, servicing not only local residents but also travellers, tourists and remote communities throughout the Flinders Ranges region.

Members of the Hawker Hospital Auxiliary, hospital staff and representatives from Quorn Lodge recently gathered for a special afternoon tea and cheque presentation to celebrate the donation and acknowledge the strong community partnership behind the project.

During the presentation, Nurse Unit Manager Kate Ticehurst demonstrated the new machine and explained how it would support staff in delivering improved bedside care, while Acting EO and Director of Nursing Trudy Bowshire highlighted the benefits the technology would bring to patients and clinicians alike.

Quorn Lodge members, including Scott and John Teague, supported the application after recognising the important role the Hawker Memorial Hospital plays in supporting both the local community and the many travellers and emergency cases passing through the region each year.

Freemasons SA & NT, through Masonic Charities, continues to support practical projects that strengthen healthcare services and improve outcomes for regional South Australians.

📸 Quorn Lodge representatives, Hawker Hospital Auxiliary members and hospital staff celebrate the donation of the new handheld ultrasound vein finder for Hawker Memorial Hospital 👇

28/04/2026

A $50,000 contribution from Masonic Charities | The Grand Lodge of Freemasons SA & NT is helping transform dental care for vulnerable children at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital.

The WCH Foundation has taken delivery of a new intraoral scanner, replacing traditional moulds with fast, precise digital imaging that reduces discomfort and distress for young patients, particularly those with complex conditions.

It’s a practical improvement that will make a real difference for children and families navigating treatment.

Read more via the WCH Foundation:

For many children who need dental impressions for appliances like dentures, orthodontic plates or nasoalveolar moulding, the traditional process involves using putty to make a physical mould. This method is often uncomfortable and can take up to seven minutes to set. Children may experience a strong...

24/04/2026

23/04/2026

Another strong piece of coverage in the Border Chronicle highlighting support for Charla Lodge Aged Care in Bordertown.

A $10,000 donation from Masonic Charities | The Grand Lodge of Freemasons SA & NT, supported by Naracoorte Lodge, will fund new dining room furniture for the facility, improving comfort and day-to-day amenity for residents.

The page 1 story captures the cheque presentation with Freemasons representatives, staff and residents, and the positive impact the upgrade will have on the facility.

It’s a simple but meaningful investment, ensuring residents have a more comfortable, functional space to come together each day.

Freemasons SA & NT continues to support practical projects that deliver real benefits for regional communities.

21/04/2026

Great to see this support making headlines in the South East.

A $10,000 donation from Masonic Charities | The Grand Lodge of Freemasons SA & NT, supported by Naracoorte Lodge, is helping improve the daily lives of residents at Charla Lodge Aged Care in Bordertown.

As highlighted in The SE Voice, the funding will be used to replace dining room furniture throughout the facility, creating a more comfortable, welcoming and functional space for residents to dine and connect.

Bordertown Memorial Hospital Acting Executive Officer/Director of Nursing Karen Pietsch said the upgrade would make a meaningful difference to residents’ wellbeing and the overall environment of the facility.

Read the article:

A$10,000 donation from the Freemasons of SA and NT will provide improved amenities for residents living at Bordertown’s Charla Lodge Aged Care facility. The money, acquired through a grant application, will go towards replacing the dining room furniture throughout the facility, contributing to a g...