Freemasons are encouraged to pursue their own continuing self improvement through education programmes offered by Freemasons Victoria. Freemasons believe that it is through education that we continue to grow and that our development as individuals and as a society is never completed, that there is always a daily advancement to be made as we move into the future.
The Ceremonial aspects of Freemasonry provide the opportunity to develop public speaking skills as well as the improvement of memory retention and managerial skills such as secretarial duties, financial management and chairpersonship.
Further opportunities for education offered by Freemasonry Victoria include:
Self ImprovementFreemasons Victoria conducts several courses to assist Lodge members to further develop their personal skills and abilities as well as aid in their activities as a Freemason.
Masonic EducationFreemasonry has a rich symbolic heritage that offers complex intellectual challenges all of which is open to members to explore guided by more experienced members.
Further Masonic StudiesCertificate and Diploma courses in Masonic history and philosophy offered by the Victorian Lodge of Research.
Grand Lodge Speakers' PanelThe Grand Lodge Speakers' Panel is an enthusiastic and dedicated group of Freemasons who present talks to Lodge meetings and at social functions on various topics of Masonic and Non-Masonic interest.
Masonic Library and MuseumFreemasons and interested members of the public are welcome to further their education by conducting research at the Masonic Library and Museum at the Masonic Centre of Victoria.