NEWS AND EVENTS

Community Water Grants -

Royal Freemasons Benevolent Institution has completed 12 sustainable projects funded from the Community Water Grants valued at $350,000 and administered by the Dept of Environment, Water, Heritage & Arts an initiative of the Federal Government The funding reinforces the Federal Governments commitment to achieving better financial, social and environmental outcomes by funding worthwhile water savings projects.

The Community Water Grants Programme assists organisations such as Royal Freemasons Benevolent Institution to increase water efficiency through the installation of water harvesting systems (water tanks) grey water recycling , dual flush toilets and water reduction in aged care laundries ( ozone laundry systems) . Normal payback periods have previously represented barriers in committing funding to reduce water consumption; the funds have enabled the Royal Freemasons Benevolent Institution to achieve performance targets for the reduction of water usage across its business. These water savings projects will save an estimated 2M litres of water annually

Every product and service we use has a social, financial and environmental cost and we in the community benefit by having access to valuable Federal funding which enables us to choose efficient technology to reduce the demand for water , energy, and other resources while also creating jobs, reducing water discharges and in the longer term, cutting costs .

Royal Freemasons Benevolent Institution is committed to supporting the Federal Governments initiatives to support non for profit organisations through programmes such as Community Water Grants

which saves water / or energy.

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RFBI OBJECTIVES

To provide varying kinds of retirement accommodation within a village environment to suit citizens' individual needs.

Such accommodation ranges form self-care units in which residents can live an independent life, to hostels where stasff cater for daily needs, to care in nursing homes wiht 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 asisstance 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 a 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.