(by editorial board, Ferntree Gully Star Mail, 6th January 2026)
The Freemasons of the Monash Gully District, together with the Freemasons Foundation Victoria, have proudly funded the Interchange Outer East Sibling Program since 2009.
The partnership began when Freemason RWBro Keith Thornton arranged an ongoing line of support with then Interchange chief executive officer, Fred Brumhead.
The Sibling Program provides activities and camps that bring together disadvantaged siblings of children with special needs.
Funding supports travel to venues, activity materials, meals, and essential equipment. Through participation in the program, children develop greater self-confidence, improve their academic outcomes, and build social skills that enable them to contribute positively to their families and the wider community. The program is fully funded by Freemasons.
This year, Freemasons presented a cheque for $55,240 as part of…
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Funding supports travel to venues, activity materials, meals, and essential equipment. Through participation in the program, children develop greater self-confidence, improve their academic outcomes, and build social skills that enable them to contribute positively to their families and the wider community. The program is fully funded by Freemasons.
This year, Freemasons presented a cheque for $55,240 as part of…
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