You can help sick and injured children with a Gift in your Will.
Since 1870, the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) has been providing specialist care for children and young people. As a leading paediatric hospital, the RCH delivers some of the most advanced treatments, complex surgical procedures and cutting-edge research to over 189,000 children each year. The RCH has made a commitment to care for every child and every injury, and to discover every possible cure, now and into the future.
When you leave a Gift in your Will to the RCH Foundation, you enable us to support the hospital to push the boundaries of what’s possible in paediatric medicine and help save children’s lives.
Your support will help:
- Pioneer cutting-edge research to provide new treatments and cures
- Purchase the latest equipment and technology
- Invest in leadership, education and training for clinical staff
- Provide holistic support with patient and family centred models of care
Importantly, 100 per cent of your Gift in Will goes directly to improving the future of children’s health, care and treatment.
Writing or revising a Will is a positive step in managing your future wishes. Remembering the RCH Foundation in your Will is a powerful way to help sick children. No matter how big or small, every Gift will be used to make a difference to sick and vulnerable children.
Jess, a confirmed Gift in Will donor, with her newborn son, Jasper, at the RCH.
Jasper at the RCH.
Types of Gifts
Leaving a Gift in your Will can make an enormous difference to sick children and their families. Many people choose a residual gift, or percentage of your Estate, as it’s the most effective way of sharing their estate amongst the people and causes they care about, and often the most impactful.
We recommend seeking the advice of your legal advisor when updating your Will or completing a new one. A properly drafted Will ensures your wishes will not be misunderstood.
Some types of gifts to consider:
- Percentage or share of your Estate – Otherwise known as a residuary gift, this is a share of your Estate after providing for your loved ones. You can specify a percentage of what remains, or all of your estate.
- A specific amount of cash – You can gift a specific sum of money however, over time, the relative value of this type of gift can decrease as the cost of living increases.
- A specific asset – You can leave a specific Gift such as property, shares or other items of value.
A share in your estate – even a small percentage – is one of the best ways you can help care for sick children.
How to leave a Gift in your Will
Remembering the RCH Foundation in your Will is easy to do.
- Discuss your decision with your family and loved ones to ensure they understand and support your reasons for choosing to give to the RCH Foundation in such a powerful way
- Consult your legal advisor to ensure the option you have chosen best reflects your intentions. It’s important to ensure your Will is kept up-to-date, especially after any significant changes in your life.
- Contact our Gift in Will team. We are here to help ensure you have all the information you need and would love the opportunity to thank you for your generous decision.
Request your free Gift in Will guide
Our free guide contains all the information you’ll need to write or update your Will. Request a guide below to find out more.
Ready to prepare your Will?
If you’re ready to write your Will, you may consider using an online Will-writing service. Safewill is a leading and reputable online Will provider and offers you the chance to write your Will with Safewill.
All Wills written with Safewill are validated and reviewed by their team of solicitors however, the RCH Foundation still encourages you to consult with your own Solicitor to ensure you feel comfortable and assured.
Get in touch
If you have any questions, or would like further information, please contact Kath Sell, Manager, Gift in Wills on 9345 5037 or giftinwill.foundation@rch.org.au.