Leave a gift in your Will A Gift in your Will can help change the future of diabetes Your legacy. A future where diabetes can do no harm. By leaving a gift in your Will to Diabetes Australia, you can help create a better future for people living with and at risk of diabetes. Diabetes is one of Australia’s most urgent health challenges, affecting millions of lives—and every five minutes, another person is diagnosed. By 2050, up to 3.6 million Australians could be living with the condition. Find out more What your gift can do Wording your Will Safewill online Wills FAQs Our vision is bold: a future where diabetes can do no harm—and ultimately, a world free from diabetes.” Diabetes Australia is the national voice for people living with or at risk of diabetes. We work with communities, health professionals, researchers, and governments to reduce the impact of diabetes through prevention, care, education, advocacy, and world-class research. Thanks to generous supporters, including those who leave a gift in their Will, we can fund life-changing programs, strengthen support services, drive policy change, and help improve the lives of people affected by diabetes—while continuing the vital work needed to one day find a cure. A Gift in Will of any size can provide life-changing care Leaving a gift in your Will is an important decision. Here’s what your gift can do: Support children and teens living with type 1 diabetes Fund DiaBuddies Days, bringing families together for connection, confidence, and community. Provide education and resources to help children manage diabetes and feel less isolated. Strengthen a united, strong voice for change Help Diabetes Australia advocate for equitable access to services, treatments, and technologies. Amplify the voice of the diabetes community and influence policy to drive systemic change. Promote education and awareness Fund campaigns to reduce stigma and improve understanding of diabetes across Australia. Ensure vital awareness programs continue to unite communities and create lasting impact. Advance world-class diabetes research Invest in research for prevention, better treatments, and a possible cure. Support studies into diabetes-related complications such as blindness, kidney failure, and heart disease. Find out more about how your donations help. Join a community like Unis You can’t take your money with you – Diabetes Australia will be giving back life for those living with diabetes after I’m gone. Leaving a gift in my Will means the organisation can continue. Research is the future; we need innovative solutions and new ways to prevent and treat diabetes.” ~ Unis How to leave a gift in your Will Information for solicitors and executors Legal Name: Diabetes Australia Charity ABN: 47 008 528 461 Gift in Will wording I (insert name here) bequeath to Diabetes Australia ABN 47 008 528 461 for its general purposes [Choose and insert the appropriate statement from the list below] the whole of my estate (insert number) percentage of my estate the residue of my estate the amount of $ (insert the value of your gift in cash) my (insert name of asset) free of all duties, and the receipt of the Secretary or other authorised officer for the time being shall be a complete and sufficient discharge for the Executor(s). Most of our supporters choose to include a gift for our general purposes, helping where it’s needed most urgently. If you prefer to direct your gift to a specific area, we’d appreciate the chance to speak with you so we can honour your wishes effectively. Please feel welcome to give us a call for a confidential chat. Contact details Phone: 1800 177 055 Email: [email protected] Could you benefit from Safewill? Safewill is a secure and simple online Will writing service, designed for people who may not have access to a solicitor. Writing a Will is one of the most important things you can do in your life, to protect those you love and care for. Safewill is a great option for people who may not be able to access a solicitor or may have difficulty connecting with a solicitor. We can support you through your experience of using Safewill, but please note that we always encourage you to seek legal advice before making any changes or updates to your Will. Visit the Safewill website today to learn more or call 1800 177 055 for more information. Note: Diabetes Australia does not provide legal advice. Any referral to an Online Will provider does not constitute legal advice, or an endorsement that an Online Will is suitable for your needs. Individuals using Online Wills should seek legal advice before making any changes or updates to their Wills. Our valued supporters Thank you for considering a gift in your Will. We thank and acknowledge our valued supporters. FAQs Can Diabetes Australia help me write my Will or do I need to speak to a solicitor? Diabetes Australia is not able to assist you in writing your Will. We recommend you consult with a solicitor or the Public Trustee in your state that offers Will writing services. I don’t have much money to leave…will it make a difference? You don’t have to be wealthy to remember a charity in your Will. You just have to make a simple decision. Whoever you are, whatever your situation, even a small portion (or percentage) of what is left of your estate can make a significant impact to the lives of people living with or affected by diabetes. Can I specify how my gift is used by the charity? Gifts in Wills provide Diabetes Australia with vital funds to plan long-term projects that enable us to better support people living with or affected by diabetes. If you choose to leave a gift in your Will for a specific type of work, please note that we may not be able to fulfill your wishes if that work is no longer being undertaken when your gift is realised. For this reason, we recommend leaving your gift for general purposes, allowing Diabetes Australia to use it where the need is greatest at the time. This ensures your generosity has the maximum impact. I’ve already made a Will – how do I change it? If you need to make changes to your current Will, a solicitor can help you make a Codicil. It’s important to consult a solicitor when changing your Will, to ensure the original Will is not affected. Never amend your Will by crossing out information. Can I leave assets from my estate to Diabetes Australia, such as property or shares? Diabetes Australia welcomes assets from your estate, such as shares or property, provided that we have permission to sell these assets to use the funds for our purposes. Do I need to let you know I’ve included Diabetes Australia in my Will? Of course, it’s entirely up to you whether you let us know about your gift in Will. If you do, we’d love to show our gratitude to you and keep you connected to the impact your gift will have for Australians in future generations. Who should I tell about my decision to leave a gift in Will to Diabetes Australia? We strongly recommend that you advise your loved ones of your decision to leave a gift in your Will to a charity like Diabetes Australia. This will ensure your estate and affairs are dealt with according to your wishes. If you have made the wonderful decision to leave a gift to Diabetes Australia in your Will, we would really like to know so we can thank you personally. Informing us allows us to better plan for the future and to keep you up to date about our work. Please be assured your information will be held in strict confidence. If you prefer to remain anonymous, we will respect your privacy. Get in touch with our Gifts in Wills team For a confidential, no obligation chat about the difference your Gift in Will can make to Diabetes Australia, contact our team on 1800 177 055 or email us at [email protected] We look forward to speaking with you.
