June 5, 2025
The Gumnut Place in Murgon will be able to buy new equipment – and upgrade software – thanks to a $15,500 donation.
Representatives from the Murgon chapter of the Grand Lodge of Queensland (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes) visited Gumnut recently.
Bruce McAndrew and Trevor Sanderson met staff and toured the site, which is run by South Burnett CTC.
The Gumnut Place provides supported employment to people living with a disability.
It offers commercial kitchen services, woodworking, engraving, laundry and secure document destruction.
CTC CEO Jason Erbacher said the donation was a meaningful example of community-led generosity.
“This gift shows the strength of what happens when local and statewide groups invest back into the community,” Jason said.
“The Grand Lodge of Queensland has demonstrated how giving back can create real, lasting opportunities for people who deserve the chance to thrive.”
The Grand Lodge is a non-religious, not-for-profit men’s organisation with a long history of supporting charitable causes.
The Murgon chapter meets monthly in Wondai.
The Gumnut Place manager Lizz Geppert said the donation would help upgrade crucial equipment.
“We will be able to purchase new kitchen appliances and upgrade our engraving software, which directly supports our supported employees and improves our efficiency,” Lizz said.
“It’s a huge boost that we are very grateful for.”
