We are proud to introduce the dedicated staff of our Shrine Center's office. They efficiently manage our front administrative operations and provide exceptional assistance to our many guests. Meet the Office Staff Office Manager Name Email info@acruxshriners.org Phone +61 427 070 422 Membership Name Email Event Coordinator Name Email Accountant Name Email Attorney Name Email Transportation Name Email Hospital Chairman Name Email Marketing & Communication Name Email Donor Relations Name Email

Shriners are all about having some fun with a good purpose. Shriners Children's Philanthrophy Children's Children's Children's Children's Shriners Shriners Shriners Shriners "Having Fun with a Purpose" Acrux Shriners Charity Join in on the Entertainment & Make New Friends at our Exciting Events We are About Having Fun with a Purpose , from Big Parades, Parties, Dinners, Dances to small Family Social gatherings. We know how to have good old-fashioned get-together fun times. The Shrine Events specializes in creating memorable experiences that strengthen our community bonds and friendships. Our dynamic Calendar of Events is crafted to offer a multitude of activities throughout the year, ensuring that every member of the family and the community finds something they love to do. From fun-filled family events to special gatherings and popular events, we know how to blend enjoyment with meaningful purpose. Join us as we celebrate our dinner parties with the spirit of togetherness and make unforgettable memories together! RSVP Your Next Event Calendar of Events Enjoy the Shrine Leisure Time Plenty of F un, F ood, F riendship & P hilanthropy

Join the Cabiri of Past Potentates. The Cabiri is an International Past Potentate Association. The Cabiri helps promote good fellowship among Past Potentates and stimulates an active interest in all Shrine activities and Shriners Children's. Cabiri of Past Potentates A Past Potentate is a former leader of a Shrine Chapter, who has completed their term of office. The title is an honorific designation that recognizes their service and contributions to the organization. Cabiri is an International Past Potentate Association. The Cabiri helps promote good fellowship among Past Potentates and stimulates an active interest in all Shrine activities and the Shriners Children's. They help establish headquarters at all Imperial Council Sessions, Shrine Director Sessions, and Regional Sessions, where Past Potentates may assemble. Past Potentates, please come and see what we have to offer at www.CabiriInternational.org Join the Cabiri of Past Potentates

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Supertee's mission is to gift a Supertee medical garment to Australia's sickest and bravest kids as they embark on the toughest fight of their lives. Supertee Supertees are much more than a T-Shirt The Supertee is a medical garment that inspires imagination. It provides parents and hospital staff with an easier way to change their child while accessing or bypassing medical lines. Supertee aims to bring convenience, comfort, and the wonders of imaginative play to hospitals in Australia and worldwide. We want kids to be recognised as the true superheroes they are. Help send Supertees to children in hospitals. A hospital stay can be frightening and overwhelming for a child and their family. Supertee brings strength through imagination, gifting children medical garments that feel like costumes while supporting access to treatment and care. Each Supertee is thoughtfully designed to inspire imaginative play, while making it easier for parents and hospital staff to dress children and access medical lines when needed. It brings comfort, dignity, and practicality into the hospital experience, without compromising care. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, this award-winning garment is provided free of charge to children’s hospitals, pediatric wards, and respite centres across Australia and beyond. Supertee Donate to Acrux Shriners At Acrux Shriners, we are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children through our charity projects, particularly supporting Children's Hospitals. Our mission goes beyond simple donations; it symbolizes hope and healing for countless young lives. We are thrilled you have chosen to make a difference in a child's life. Join us in this noble initiative and help us bring smiles to those who need it the most. Donate Now

Please take a look at the Shriners Professional Video Library. Here, you can see our Shrine Center's exciting events and special activities captured on video. We are always happy to share what we are up to. Shriners Video Library Watch our wonderful, inspiring, and informative videos introducing you to the Shrine and what we do. Come back often, see what is new, and watch our YouTube video library grow. Join HDQ YouTube Channel Join Acrux YouTube Channel All Videos All Categories Play Video Play Video 00:15 Shriners International Headquarters Raises the Australian Flag for Acrux Shriners Shriners International Headquarters in Tampa, Florida USA, welcomes and raises the Australian Flag for our newest International Shrine Center Acrux Shriners located in the beautiful country of Australia. Play Video Play Video 07:20 Acrux Shriners A Message from the Potentate, 9th October, 2024 An update from the Acrux Potentate, Noble Terry Webster Play Video Play Video 04:11 Acrux Shriners Acrux Christmas Message 2024 A message from Noble Terry Webster, Potentate of Acrux Shrine Temple (UD) Play Video Play Video 08:12 Shriners Children's Through the Eyes of a Child - 2025-2026 Women Impacting Care A program associated with Women Impacting Care, designed to help children understand the power of positivity.

The Chaplain's Corner is a way to present the monthly greeting message from our Chaplain to the Nobles and members of our Shrine Center: "We kindly extend a warm welcome to all members and present The Chaplain's Corner, a monthly greeting message of love and worship of our creator. Chaplains Corner Welcome to the Chaplain's Corner is a way to present the monthly greeting message from our Chaplain to the Nobles and members of our Shrine Center: "We kindly extend a warm welcome to all members and present The Chaplain's Corner, a monthly greeting message of love and worship of our creator. Dear God, give strength for me to do, The kind of job you want me to. We need your help so we might hold, All the children in our fold. Some are crippled, some are burned, Help us Lord that we may learn. The work that we must do today, To never turn a child away. I could not bear to see their tears, And hold their memory through the years. If but one child needed our help so, And we must tell this small child "No" And I thank you for the chance to be, The kind of man you ask of me. To take the test and hold the weight, Yet stand so tall and walk so straight. And when we bid this life farewell, And the golden scrolls of our life tell. Let the trumpets in the heavens sound, That we've not let "Our" children down. Amen Anonymous

Please be informed that our Shrine News Page has been established with the sole purpose of providing our esteemed members with up-to-date information regarding the events and happenings at the Shrine Center, Shriners, Shriners Children's, and Masonry. News Spreading the Love in our Digital Shrine Magazine

Shrine Membership includes Shriners whom we also call nobles and their ladies are what we call courtesies. Our membership is made up of various individuals, and if they are not Shriners they are considered courtesy members. Please join in on the Fun, Family, Friends, and Fellowship. Members We believe in the power of helping others and providing assistance to those in need. We are proud to be part of the Shriners International organization, and we strive to uphold the core values of this organization. We are dedicated to helping children receive the medical care they need and to providing our members with a sense of fellowship and camaraderie. Whether it’s through our philanthropic work or our social events, we look forward to having you join us in our mission. Join Acrux Shriners and have fun with a purpose. Contact Us

Acrux Shriners support Monash Children’s Hospital over the Christmas and Easter holidays. Monash Childrens Hospital This video message was received from the Monash Children’s Hospital liaison, thanking us ALL for the tremendous support we have given to the children over this Christmas and Easter Holidays. The support of all our partners in this made it a truly spectacular event. Thank you to the members of the Order of the Eastern Star, Cranbourne Lodge no.290, Uncle Ben’s Club (for their popcorn & Fairy floss), The South Eastern Masonic Centre management for providing the use of the premises and grounds, the Widows Sons MRA, Budget Cranbourne (for donating the use of the truck), Visy Boxes & More – Sth Dandenong (for donating all the boxes), Bunnings Carrum Downs, Freemasons Victoria, and all its members who contributed time and gifts. What a great result! Thank you all. Together we made a difference to so many children, and a difficult time for them and their families. Monash Childrens Hospital Donate to Acrux Shriners At Acrux Shriners, we are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children through our charity projects, particularly supporting Monash Children's Hospital. Our mission goes beyond simple donations; it symbolizes hope and healing for countless young lives. We are thrilled you have chosen to make a difference in a child's life. Join us in this noble initiative and help us bring smiles to those who need it the most. Donate Now

The Shrine Patient Transportation Fund is an arm of Shriners that was set up as a program to provide for the transportation of patients to and from their appointments. Please donate to help transport Shriners Children. Patient Transportation Fund The Shrine Patient Transportation Fund is an arm of Shriners that was set up as a program to provide for the transportation of patients to and from their appointments. As they say, what good is a hospital if we can’t get them there? When the parent of a patient reaches out to us requesting travel reimbursement, we reimburse them based on the current IRS standard mileage rate for travel for medical purposes. If the patient needs air travel or any other form of transportation (train, bus, etc.), we purchase the ticket on their behalf and closely work with them to ensure an itinerary that best suits the needs of all parties. If an overnight stay is required, oftentimes there is a local Ronald McDonald house in the nearby area in which the family can seek lodging for the evening. If there are no Ronald McDonald houses nearby, or if they are filled to capacity for the evening, we have a list of nearby hotels in each area in which we can seek accommodations for our families. All of the contributions made to our Patient Transportation Fund are managed under the same 501(c)(3) number as our hospitals and the Shrine Centers are allowed to manage these funds under the guidance of SHC. The Patient Transportation Fund is an entirely separate account from our Shrine Center funds and we must report on a regular basis to Shriners Children's. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any additional questions about what our Patient Transportation Fund does or if you are interested in making a tax-deductible donation. Patient Transportation Fund

Shriners International has a master database of all Shriners and Courtesy Records. Visit WebFez.ShrineNet.org, Register, and Update your personal information in our online master database. This will help us keep your records up-to-date. Register on WebFez WebFez is a website developed by Shriners International to provide an easy way for Shriners to manage their membership information and stay up-to-date. With WebFez, members can register and update their personal information in the master Shriners International database, allowing them to stay connected to the organization, its causes and their Shrine Center. With WebFez, it's easy to be part of the Shriners International family and to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most and stay in contact with your Shrine Center and its members. Register on WebFez Now

The Editorial without Words image is on many billboards, trucks, and other signs for the Shriners Children's and Shrine Centers. The story it tells needs no explanation. This story depicts a Shriner, wearing his fez, carrying a little girl in one hand and her crutches in the other. Editorial Without Words The "Editorial Without Words" image is on many billboards, trucks, and other signs for the Shriners Hospitals for Children and Shrine Centers. The story it tells needs no explanation. This story depicts a Shriner, wearing his fez, carrying a little girl in one hand and her crutches in the other. You will see this image on many full-size statues in front of Shriners Hospitals, Shrine Centers, and International Shrine Headquarters. Its origin is a real photograph taken in 1970 at an amusement park in Evansville, Indiana. The little girl in the photo is Bobbi Jo Wright, who was born with cerebral palsy. Her orthopedic problems were treated at St. Louis Shriners Hospital for Children, and Bobbi Jo went on to graduate from Anderson University in Indiana. The Shriner carrying Bobbi Jo is Al Hortman, who became a Mason and a Shriner after his own daughter was treated at the St. Louis Hospital. The image that was photographed by accident by a local newspaper photographer has been reproduced on pins, patches, shirts, statues, clothing, hats, and even stained-glass windows. The photo known as the "Editorial Without Words" is probably one of the best-recognized symbols of Shriners Hospitals for Children, yet it was taken almost by accident. Randy Dieter, the photographer, recalled that in 1970, he had been on assignment covering the local Shrine Temple's annual outing for handicapped children at the now-defunct Mesker Amusement Park in Evansville, Indiana. "I was taking shots of the midway and was using my telephoto lens," Dieter said. "I saw a local Shriner walking by carrying a little girl in one hand and her crutches in the other. My camera wouldn't fire. "Then they were too close for my lens. I ran past them, but the camera jammed. I had to take my last shot as they walked by. It was the end of the roll. If I had to think about it, I wouldn't have come up with something like that. Fate guides you." "It still seems unreal," said Bobbi Jo Wright, the little girl in the photo. "I have many wonderful memories of the years I was a patient at the St. Louis Shriners Hospital and remember all the fun activities. I was born with cerebral palsy, which resulted in many orthopedic problems that made walking difficult. I had many surgeries at the St. Louis Hospital. They greatly improved my ability to walk." Bobbi Jo received her B.A. in English from Anderson University. She is active in her church and teaches Sunday school. "I use a cane when I go shopping," she said. "If I'm walking on grassy areas, I use crutches." The Shriner who was unexpectedly immortalized carrying Bobbi Jo was Al Hortman. Al Hortman's daughter, Laura, was a patient at the Shriners Hospital in St. Louis. After Laura began receiving treatment at Shriners Hospitals, Al Hortman joined the Shrine. “No Man Stands So Tall As When He Stoops To Help A Child” Editorial Without Words Shriners Children's Over 55 years this symbol has withstood the time and represented Shriners Children's "Yesterday is the Past, Tomorrow is the Future but Today is a gift and that is why it is called the Present" Bil Keane "Do Good & Enjoy Every Moment of Life's Daily Gifts" Sarah Diane Reid www.ComputerTutorServices.com We're Standing Taller Now

Join Us and Become A Member of our Shrine Center. Shrine Ceremonials are the beginning of becoming a new Member. You must be a master mason before becoming a Shriner. You can join at www.BeaShrinerNow.com Join the Ladies of the Shrine Get to know the Shrine Why Become a Shriner? Becoming a Shriner is a rewarding experience that offers numerous benefits and opportunities. Here are some compelling reasons to join: 1. Philanthropic Mission Supports Shriners Children's: Shriners are dedicated to providing care and support to children in need, particularly through Shriners Hospitals and Health Clinics. Community Service: Engage in various charitable activities that make a positive impact in your community. 2. Brotherhood and Friendship Strong Bonds: Join a network of like-minded individuals who share similar values and interests. Lifelong Friendships: Build lasting relationships with fellow Shriners. 3. Personal Development Leadership Opportunities: Take on roles that help develop your leadership skills. Public Speaking: Enhance your communication abilities through various events and activities. 4. Fun and Fellowship Social Events: Participate in a variety of fun events, including parades, parties, and fundraisers. Family-Friendly Activities: Many events are designed for families, promoting a sense of community. 5. Cultural Richness Unique Traditions: Experience the rich history and traditions of the Shriners. Diverse Membership: Meet individuals from various backgrounds and cultures. 6. Making a Difference Impact Lives: Your involvement directly contributes to improving the lives of children and families. Be Part of Something Bigger: Join a global organization with a significant legacy of philanthropy. How to Get Involved If you're interested in becoming a Shriner, reach out to your local Shrine Center for more information on how to join and participate in their activities. Feel free to ask if you have more questions or need additional details! Contact Us Be a Shriner Now Why Join Join Acrux Shriners Now Building Lasting & Fun Relationships Get Your Petitions Here

At Shriners Children, we believe in the importance of spreading awareness about burn injuries and how to prevent them. Our roots go back to the 1960s, and we have been at the forefront of burn care, research, and education ever since. Each year, during National Burn Awareness Week, we partner with various organizations and educators to share our message. Burn Awareness and Care At Shriners Children, we believe in the importance of spreading awareness about burn injuries and how to prevent them. Our roots go back to the 1960s, and we have been at the forefront of burn care, research, and education ever since. Each year, during National Burn Awareness Week, we partner with various organizations and educators to share our message. We invite you to join us in our mission to Be Burn Aware – together, we can reduce the risk of burn injuries and promote safety for all! Please be safe … Be Burn Aware! For patient referrals, please call (855) 236-9944 Burn Awareness Burn Care Shriners Children’s treats all levels and types of burns, including chemical burns, electrical burns and flame burns. Our pediatric burn care treatment plans are personalized and can include wound care, scar management and reconstruction. Please visit www.BeBurnAware.org for more information. Request an Appointment