Can anyone join Freemasons?

Freemasonry welcomes men of every country, religion, race, age, income, education, and opinion. However, to join Freemasonry, one must meet the following qualifications: Be a male at least 18 years of age (the minimum age varies in some jurisdictions, sometimes up to 21)

How do you become a Freemason in Australia?

You must be over 18 and must affirm your belief in a Supreme Being. You should never be coerced or pressured into joining but a Freemason may nominate you. If you do not know any Freemasons to nominate you, simply fill in our ‘Start a conversation about becoming a Freemason’ form to be considered.

Where was the first Freemasonry lodge in Australia?

Members of military regiments serving in New South Wales and Tasmania brought Freemasonry to Australia. The first South Australian lodge was consecrated as the Lodge of Friendship under the Grand Lodge of England in 1834 at the headquarters of the South Australian Association in London. The first meeting in Adelaide was in 1838.

When was the Grand Lodge of South Australia built?

While a South Australian Freemasons lodge formed even before the colony was settled, and a Grand lodge was formed in 1884, it was not until much later that the building that houses today’s Grand Lodge was constructed. The land on which the Masonic Centre stands was purchased in 1922 for £10,640.

Who are the Freemasons and what do they do?

Most people would never know that in South Australia the Freemasons Foundation gives away some $500,000 a year through charities and scholarships, and that we have established a ground-breaking men’s health research centre, headed by Dr Vanessa Glennon.

Is the Grand Lodge in Adelaide open to the public?

Our lodges are open to the public and our Grand Lodge building in Adelaide runs free public tours every week to take in the heritage-listed architecture and lodge meeting rooms.