Empowering young people at-risk to

have hope for their futures

Give, fundraise or volunteer and we will match Members efforts

Backing our Members to support the causes they care about

Bringing the right people together around the table to

support families and individuals to get back on their feet

Helping to improve outcomes for young people in need

Young people in Queensland are facing more challenges across more aspects of their lives than ever before, and we have an opportunity to partner with community organisations to make a difference for them.

We are interested in supporting multi-year philanthropic partnerships and impact investments for initiatives that are strongly supported by evidence and whose impact can be measured, to deliver clear outcomes for at-risk young people. Our partnering approach embraces program delivery, capability building, influencing systemic change, and scaling impact.

We support evidence-based programs and initiatives that help young people at risk to have hope for their own futures and to:

Web Icons 2211 Hhp Strategy Icons 01 Material Basics — Secure material basics & a safe home

Web Icons 2211 Hhp Strategy Icons 02 Respectful Relationships — Build respectful relationships & support networks

Web Icons 2211 Hhp Strategy Icons 03 Culture Identity — Embrace culture, identity & participation in community

Web Icons 2211 Hhp Strategy Icons 04 Physical Mental — Seek physical & mental wellbeing

Web Icons 2211 Hhp Strategy Icons 05 Education Skills — Gain an education & build skills for the future

Web Icons 2211 Hhp Strategy Icons 06 Employment — Find employment & participate economically

We back our Members

At a local level, we back Freemason Lodges across Queensland and in Papua New Guinea to engage with their communities and support the causes they care about most.

Our Members’ deep connections with their local communities means they know exactly which local initiative to support, so together, we can help to bring our purpose – to partner for change for people in need – to life in communities across Queensland and Papua New Guinea.

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Hand Heart Pocket donates $75,000 for North Queensland flood relief – how you can help

Today, Hand Heart Pocket is announcing a $75,000 donation to GIVIT on behalf of the Freemasons of Queensland, ensuring urgent relief reaches people impacted by flooding across North Queensland. Cardwell, Ingham and Townsville are experiencing devastating flooding, with entire towns isolated by flood waters and losing power. Thousands of homes and businesses have been inundated […]

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Boost for rural and regional communities leading local climate solutions

7 Queensland initiatives funded to enable change now and for the long-term Seven community organisations across Queensland have shared in over $136,000 in grants from FRRR’s Community Led Climate Solutions program (CLCS). Proudly supported by Hand Heart Pocket and others committed to a greener future, these local initiatives are proof that when communities come together, […]

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August 2024 From the Pocket Member Newsletter

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Jamaal finds his voice to lead the way

Having the love and support of our family and friends are two things that all young people need to have in life. It’s something that Jamaal tries to impart every time he is around young people through his role as a Youth Insearch Leader and Support Worker. A young Indigenous man, Jamaal knows what it […]

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Reaching for the Stars

For one young Queensland woman, a dream of joining the Australian Defence Force has become a reality, with the support of her Mentors at Stars Foundation. Ashanti graduated in 2021 and was part of Stars Foundation throughout her schooling, an organisation mentoring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls and young women to attend and stay […]

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When it’s hard to make ends meet financially, free financial counselling can help

When it’s hard to make ends meet financially, free financial counselling can help Queenslanders to take back control of their financial futures. Financial counselling is available by calling the National Debt Helpline on 1800 007 007, giving access to assistance either over the phone, or face-to-face in towns across Queensland. Connecting to help through the […]

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Our Net Assets

Our investment strategy delivered exceptional results this year, returning 11.31% on the investment of our cash and financial assets. This allowed us to retain $14.44 milion in total income after giving and expenses. These results significantly exceed our target return benchmark of inflation plus 4.5%, further strengthening our financial position so we can continue to […]

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