Freemasons in Victoria have once again demonstrated the power of community, contributing both time and funds to support the 2026 Good Friday Appeal.

At the Tyntynder Football Netball Club - known locally as the Bulldogs - a weekly “Coffee Club” has quietly become an important gathering place for men in Swan Hill.

The Whittlesea Masonic Temple was filled with warmth, pride and a strong sense of purpose on Wednesday 4 February, as Whittlesea Lodge No. 256 hosted its annual Cheque Presentation Evening.

Big Group Hug has strengthened its volunteer operations through the Streamlining and Safeguarding Volunteers project, a critical initiative to meet rising demand for material aid for children aged 0–16 years. 

Tuning into Teens equips parents with practical skills to respond to their child’s emotional experiences with empathy and confidence.

A long-term, one-to-one mentoring program for vulnerable young people aged 7–17 has proven beneficial.

Freemasons Foundation Victoria (FFV) is proud to announce the latest recipients of the Community Grants program, with $600,000 in funding awarded to 18 Victorian community organisations delivering vital support to people experiencing hardship, isolation and barriers to education.

FFV's quarterly newsletter provides an update on the support available, key projects, events and milestones and amplifies the great charitable activities of Victorian Freemasons via Masonic grants.

For more than six decades, Freemasons have come together to support families in need during the festive season. This year, lodges across Victoria continued that proud tradition - fundraising locally and partnering with Freemasons Foundation Victoria (FFV) to deliver hampers, toys, and essential items to those doing it tough.

FFV's quarterly newsletter provides an update on the support available, key projects, events and milestones and amplifies the great charitable activities of Victorian Freemasons via Masonic grants.