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It’s all about the kids!

Brisbane Shrine Club is the first Queensland based Shrine Club, and the third in Australia.

If you are interested in joining something bigger than yourself, join us today.

About Us

Brisbane Shrine Club members are a group of Freemasons who – together with friends and family – aim to support the sick and injured children of our community by raising funds for our chosen charity.

A Fraternity Dedicated to Fun, Fellowship and Philanthropy

Shriners International is a fraternity based on fun, fellowship and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief and truth.

How to Become a Shriner

All Shriners are Freemasons – so to become a Shriner you must first become a Freemason. If you are already a Master Mason, reach out via our “Contact Us” page, or simply look for a Masonic Temple in your area. If you aren’t already a Freemason and would like to know more, click here to Be a Freemason | Start Your Journey

What if you aren’t a Mason?

Don’t worry – if you aren’t a Freemason, there are still ways you can become involved – via Friends of the Fez. FOTF is made up of children, partners, friends and family members of Shriners who provide support and actively participate in the various activities of the Brisbane Shrine Club.

Kids In Need Dragon Boat Race 2024.

For the first time, Brisbane Shrine Club participated in the annual Dragon Boat Festival, hosted by the Kids In Need Association (KIN).

The Dragon Boat Festival is an annual event held towards the end of each year to raise funds and awareness for KIN – a local charity that supports children with disabilities and serious illness in Norther NSW and Gold Coast. This alignment with the goals and beliefs of Shriners International made the day a perfect fit for the Brisbane Shrine Club.

A great day was had by all – and the team even managed to come away with the Perpetual Corporate Trophy – so Nobles – start practicing for next year’s defence of the title and ongoing support for this great cause.

To learn more about this event, go to their website at: www.kidsinneedassociation.com.au –  Kids in Need Association Inc. | Supporting Children with Disabilities

Provisional Forming of the Acrux Divan

July 2, 2024 marked an important milestone in the history of Shrinedom in Australia when – at the Imperial Session held in Reno, Nevada –  approval was given for the provisional formation of the first Shriner Divan in Australia – that is the Acrux Divan. This is a momentous achievement and would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of Noble Terry Webster and his team, and the support of Noble George Huth of the Aahmes Shriners, who sponsored the Acrux Shrine in the bid to become a Temple.

This provisional approval means that Acrux Shrine has until April 2026 to increase membership numbers to 300 – and we are well on the way to achieving this milestone already, with approximately 225 members across five clubs in Australia – Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Newcastle, with several more waiting in the wings for their time to shine. So, to all of the Freemasons out there, take this as your cue to get in on the ground floor of a part of the Masonic journey that truly honours the tenets of faith, hope and charity by supporting sick and injured children and their families.

Noble James Targett astride Camela, ably escorted by Noble Nick Clifton.

Newcastle Shrine Club

The afternoon of August 10, 2024, marked two auspicious occasions – being not only the first fezzing of newly made nobles into the Acrux Shrine UD (Under Dispensation), but also the dedication of the Hunter Valley Shrine Club, which marked the forming of the fifth Shrine Club in Australia.   The event was attended by friends and family who were invited to witness the ceremony from start to finish and a great time was had by all. The initiation ceremony of the candidates into the nobility of the Shrine was possibly not what was expected by any of those new to the order. The colour and frivolity were of a level not usually seen inside a masonic temple – such as the entrance of Noble James Targett and his camel Camela. She was not the most well-behaved steed and proved a little hard to handle, however I am sure she will be welcomed back for future such events.