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Donation and Bequest
The RFBI cares for in excess of 2.200 senior citizens and also continues its support of distressed citizens and families in need as it has done since 1880.
All donations through the Lodges as well as many other forms of donations are expended in these areas, free of all administration costs. Each dollar given to the RFBI is donated in total to a worthy cause.
Make a Bequest in your Will
* Insert this clause in your will
"I bequeth to the Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution the sum of $...............................................free of all deductions and testamentary expenses for the general purposes of the Institution, and I declare that the receipt of the Treasurer or Secretary for the time being of the said Institute shall be good and sufficient discharge thereof to my executor. "
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We wish to thank you for helping us maintains our high standards of care of the elderly in New South Wales. We can give you our assurance that your donation will be applied faithfully.
RFBI OBJECTIVES
To provide varying kinds of retirement accommodation within a village environment to suit citizens' individual needs.
Such accommodation ranges from self-care units in which residents can live an independent life, to hostels where staff cater for daily needs, to care in nursing homes with professional medical facilities.
To enter into partnerships and joint ventures with communities, governments, religious, masonic and other charitable and service organisations to promote and effect community projects for retired citizens.
To grant special relief to citizens with emergency and or special needs via the Benevolent Assistance Scheme.
To make special grants and or assistance to charitable entities via the Benevolent Assistance Scheme.
To help needy aged men and women by regular monthly grants when the need is determined and approved.
TODAY "CARING" MEANS
Enhancing the residents' self image by further development of independence and individuality.
Encouraging the residents to take advantage of the opportunities available in retirement.
Assisting residents to adjust to the new social experience of living together in community, as distinct from private housing.
Compensating residents for their declining ability to freely participate in their environment.
Reducing the fears commonly associated with ageing.