Some 18 disadvantaged children from bushfire-affected Nicholson Primary School in Gippsland will enjoy a life-changing beach holiday at Queenscliff’s Cottage By The Sea, thanks to the generosity of the Free-masons.
The annual Wakanyanas event at the Queenscliff Masonic Centre saw more than 100 attendees present a $22,123 cheque to make the holiday possible.
Freemasons Foundation Victoria Chairman Garry James announced an $8000 contribution towards the project. More than $200,000 has been raised for Cottage By The Sea, since the Wakanyanas event began in 1916.
Freemasons Grand Master Anthony Bucca thanked members, families and friends who attended the special fundraiser.

Pictured: Wakanyans Chief Ken Cribbes, Freemasons Grand Master Anthony Bucca, Freemasons Foundation Chairman Garry James, Cottage By The Sea Director Andrew Balaam and Cottage Finance Director Moira Willcox.