Help women break the cycle of poverty
By including gift in your Will to CARE Australia, you can help women access the resources, rights and opportunities they need to transform their lives, their family – even their entire community. Now that’s something to CARE about!
Need help?
Hello, my name is Emily and I’m the Gifts in Wills Manager at CARE Australia. Including a gift in your Will to is a personal decision. There is lots of information below to assist you, but I am also very happy to help.
You can contact me on 03 9009 7167 or giftsinwills@care.org.au
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How to leave a Gift in your Will
Everyone needs a will
Having a Will is important. It is the only way to ensure you have certainty and control over how your estate is managed when you pass away. If you die without leaving a Will, your assets will be distributed according to law, regardless of who you wish to benefit from your estate.
Speak with your family and friends
Your Will is an important expression of the legacy you wish to leave behind. It should bring peace of mind and the confidence that your caring wishes will be fulfilled.
Consider the family, loved ones and organisations that you would like to include in your Will.
Then we encourage you to speak with those close to you about your intentions and the causes that matter to you, so they understand and respect your wishes.
A gift in your Will to CARE Australia will ensure that your values live on by supporting future generations of women and girls to break the cycle of poverty.
Decide what kind of gift to leave
There are several kinds of gifts to choose from.
- A residuary gift. This is the amount that is left after all other gifts and costs have been distributed.
- A percentage gift. This is a percentage of the value of your estate. Unlike a specific gift, this will not decrease in value over time due to inflation and will maximise the impact of your gift.
- A set amount. This is a specific amount of money you decide on (also known as a pecuniary gift).
- A specific asset. This can be property, shares or goods of value.
Engage a legal professional
A Will is a binding legal document that ensures your final wishes are carried out as you intended. Whether you are making a Will for the first time or amending an existing one, a legal professional can ensure it is drafted correctly. If you already have a Will, you can include a gift to CARE Australia by asking your solicitor to add a short legal amendment, called a ‘codicil’.
Before you see your solicitor, consider:
- Your assets. What assets of value do you own?
- Your beneficiaries. How would you like your assets to be distributed?
- Your executors. Who would you like to manage your estate and Will?
Write your Will online
An alternative to engaging a solicitor, is to write your Will online. CARE Australia has partnered with trusted online Will-writing platforms, allowing you to create a legally valid Will fast.
Safewill – Write your Will with Safewill, here.
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Include the correct wording
To ensure your wishes are followed, they must be stated clearly and legally in your Will. We recommend discussing the wording with your solicitor. Here is an example of suggested wording your solicitor might find helpful:
“I give ________________, free of all duties and taxes, to CARE Australia (ABN 46 003 380 890) of Level 4, 53 Queen Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 for its general purposes. An authorised receipt from CARE Australia will be a sufficient discharge for the executor(s) or trustee(s).”
In the space above, insert one of the following:
- the whole (or ____ %) of the residue of my estate
- the whole (or ____ %) of my estate
- the sum of $ ____
- my ____________ (insert name of specific asset(s), e.g. property, shares or goods of value.)
Let us know at CARE Australia
Including a gift to CARE Australia in your Will is a personal choice that you may wish to remain private. But if you choose to share your decision with us, we would love to welcome you to the Legacy of CARE Society by sending you a small gift of thanks. If you would like us to, we will also invite you to special events and send you regular updates.
Knowing about your generous decision also enables us to better plan for the future.
You can advise us of your decision by contacting our Emily our Gifts in Wills Manager. Your response will be received in strictest confidence.
- phone 03 9009 7167
- email giftsinwills@care.org.au
Leave a legacy of CARE for future generations
Leaving a legacy to CARE Australia is no small action. It’s one of the most powerful ways you can create meaningful change, long into the future.
No matter how big or small, every gift is a step towards supporting women to defeat poverty. Because when one woman lifts herself out of poverty, she will bring four others with her – and that’s a long-lasting outcome.
In her hands, a gift in your Will can be turned into the strength, resilience and courage needed to build a better future.
With the right opportunities in their hands, women like Marlena can break the cycle of poverty for themselves, their families and their communities, for generations to come.
Marlena’s Story
Libby’s Legacy of CARE
Meet Libby, a kind supporter who has left a gift in her Will to CARE Australia.
Libby has always believed that education and training is the key to breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty. As someone who benefitted from a free education in Australia, she understands how this can open the door to a vast range of opportunities. After providing for her family and loved ones in her Will, Libby wanted to include a legacy gift to CARE to help ensure women around the world are afforded the same opportunities she was.
“When I decided I wanted to leave some money to an aid organisation in my Will, it was easy to choose CARE. They do the kind of work I have always been passionate about: ensuring women are supported and have the same opportunities as men. Especially when it comes to education and training.”
“I have a one-year-old great niece, and in a few decades’ time she will have benefitted from her education, and I hope that my legacy helps someone of her generation get the benefit of an education in a place where they don’t have the advantages that we do.”
“Someone once said that money makes you happiest when you give it away. And it’s so true. It doesn’t have to be a lot. It can be a small amount, but it makes you feel good.”
CARE’s commitment
CARE was founded in 1945 when 22 organisations came together to rush life-saving CARE packages to survivors of World War II.
CARE International has grown to become a leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty. From emergency response to long-term sustainable solutions, CARE is known for our unshakeable commitment to the dignity of all people.
In 1987 former Australian prime minister, Malcolm Fraser founded CARE Australia.
CARE Australia is one member of the global CARE Confederation, working with communities all over the world — every one of us tightly focused on where we can each best support local communities to defeat poverty and social inequality.
Our programs focus on women because we know that when one woman breaks free from poverty, she brings another four people with her — and that’s a powerful multiplier.
Every year, generous supporters help CARE Australia assist more than 1 million people around the world.
By leaving a gift in your Will you can give future generations of women the opportunities they need to lift themselves out of poverty.
Remembering CARE Australia in your Will is a gift which will endure beyond your lifetime.
Rt Hon. Malcolm Fraser AC CH
In 1987, my father Malcolm Fraser, wanted to create the ‘Australian face of international Aid’, when he became the founding Chairperson of CARE Australia. He cared deeply for people living in poverty and believed that a better world was possible if enough caring people came together to make it a reality. By leaving a gift to CARE in your Will, you can continue to change the lives of those living in extreme poverty, far beyond your lifetime.
Dr Phoebe Wynn-Pope, human rights advocate and Chair of CARE Australia’s Board
We’d love to hear from you
To have a confidential conversation about how leaving a gift in your Will can have a lasting impact on the lives of those living in poverty, or to let us know about your gift, you can contact Emily our Gifts in Wills Manager at giftsinwills@care.org.au or 03 9009 7167.
