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Your gift could make a difference to others
Community Aged Care
26,450
clients per annum
Over 26,450 clients were able to remain living in their
homes with over 1.06 million hours of community care.
Disability Support
99,045
hours per annum
Provided over 99,045 hours of service
to almost 250 clients.
Children and Young People
1,700
placements
per annum
We provide over
1,700 placements
in loving homes to
children in need, as
part of our service
supporting foster
and kinship carers.
Homelessness Services
$6.4 million
new facility
Opened new $6.4 million facility for homeless women
in Brisbane. We also provided over 5,100 hours of support
to almost 600 clients per annum.
Residential Aged Care
217,500
bed nights per annum
We provided over 217,500 bed nights of fully
accredited care including serving over 670,000 meals.
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Gift in your Will
Have you considered leaving a
remarkable gift… the gift of making a
significant difference in people’s lives
through leaving a legacy in your Will?
Every day Anglicare Southern Queensland is helping to
positively transform the lives of thousands of people who use
our essential services. Those who are in desperate need of
emergency accommodation, food, counselling, financial
support, and other services.
Large or small, your gift will be valued greatly and will help us
to respond to community needs. Anglicare Southern Queensland
provides a wide range of essential programs for the vulnerable,
at-risk and disadvantaged members of our community.
Your gift will assist them into the future and past your own
life-time.
Help us to help others!
By leaving a gift in your Will to Anglicare Southern Queensland
(often referred to as a bequest) you will make a lasting impact on
people we support. It will allow us to continue to deliver essential
services to the community providing a better quality of life and
future for others.
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Questions?
This booklet hopefully will clarify any questions you may have
regarding leaving a gift to Anglicare Southern Queensland.
Wanting to take the next step and leave a
legacy to Anglicare Southern Queensland?
With the information contained in this booklet, you can go
directly to your solicitor and leave your gift in your Will to
Anglicare Southern Queensland. Alternatively you can complete
a Bequest Expression of Interest which is on the back cover
of this booklet or online at anglicaresq.org.au/giving. By
submitting this form, it gives you an opportunity, prior to going
to your solicitor, to speak to our Bequest and Major Gift Officer
regarding any queries you may have or to find out more about
the range of services we provide throughout Queensland.
What does leaving a gift in my Will
actually mean?
It means you leave cash or other assets in your Will.
It is a simple and influential way to identify the things that are
most important to you.
It allows you to support causes you care about once you have
passed.
For a gift in your Will to be legally enforceable, your Will must be
in writing, signed and witnessed.
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Why should I consider leaving a gift in
my Will?
During our lifetime unfortunately many of us are unable to give
as generously as we would like due to personal circumstances.
Leaving a gift in your Will is one of the best ways to leave a
lasting legacy.
It is a gift with the power to transform lives well beyond your
lifetime and will make a real difference to people who need it most.
Who should benefit from my Will?
Making a Will can be enormously satisfying. It provides a rare
opportunity to objectively assess your life and to review your
relationships. Deciding who will benefit from your Will is deeply
personal.
For most people, the first priority is to provide for the immediate
needs and future security of family, relatives and others who have
been close during your lifetime.
Once you have taken care of your loved ones, you may want to
leave a gift to a charitable cause that is close to your heart such
as Anglicare Southern Queensland.
Why should I leave a gift in my Will to
Anglicare Southern Queensland?
Leaving a gift in your Will to Anglicare Southern Queensland will
support a wide range of essential programs and services. It will make
a difference to the lives of many, especially to the vulnerable, at-risk
and disadvantaged people who need help the most.
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Many Anglicare Southern Queensland services and programs are
designed and arise in response to community needs, situations and
challenges.
Your gift in your Will will help ensure these vital programs continue so
the individuals, families and children who are given the support and
care they require, live more positive, fulfilling lives.
Large or small, your gift will be valued greatly and will help us to:
• Reduce the number of homeless people in Southern
Queensland
• Prevent or decrease child abuse and neglect, family breakdown
and distress
• Address youth issues and support young people in crisis
• Provide foster care to over 1500 vulnerable children each year
• Teach new things to people in need, such as reading and
writing
• Drive that extra mile to regional and remote locations where the
frail and unwell live alone and isolated
• Care for the aged and give them the independence they need
to live happier and healthier lives
• Support people living with chronic illness and mental health
conditions
• Respond and take action when and where it is needed most.
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How do I leave a gift in my Will to Anglicare
Southern Queensland?
You may choose to leave a gift in your Will to Anglicare Southern
Queensland in the form of:
(a)
A percentage of your total estate. You can leave your
entire estate or any percentage you choose to Anglicare
Southern Queensland. This way, as the value of your assets
increases or decreases, your legacy will adjust accordingly.
(b)
A gift of the residue of your estate. You can choose to
leave the whole or part of what remains of your estate to
Anglicare Southern Queensland.
(c)
A gift of a specific sum of cash from your estate.
(d)
A particular property or item, such as real estate, shares
or personal items. You may choose to give a specific
amount of money or items such as shares, paintings or
property. However, this does not allow for changes in your
circumstances or for inflation.
You may also choose to leave your bequest 'freely' which allows
us to allocate your gift where it is most needed at the time, or for
a specific purpose.
Suggested wording for a Will
Anglicare Southern Queensland can assist you with suggested
wording for your Will.
The following wording is intended as a guide only and we
recommend that you seek advice from a solicitor who is
experienced in Wills and estates.
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“I give and bequeath to THE CORPORATION OF THE SYNOD OF THE
DIOCESE OF BRISBANE ("Anglican Church Southern Queensland")
[choose one of the following (a) to (d)]
(a) To bequeath a percentage (%) of your total estate.
…….percent of my estate, free from all duties, to be
applied for the purposes of Anglicare Southern Queensland
(ABN 87 813 355 862) in such a manner as Anglicare
Southern Queensland may determine and I declare a
general charitable intention.
(b) To bequeath a gift of the residue of your estate.
The residue of my estate to be applied for the purposes
of Anglicare Southern Queensland (ABN 87 813 355 862)
in such a manner as Anglicare Southern Queensland may
determine and I declare a general charitable intention.
(c) To bequeath a gift of a specific sum of cash from
your estate.
The sum of ..........................., free from all duties, to be
applied for the purposes of Anglicare Southern Queensland
(ABN 87 813 355 862) in such a manner as Anglicare
Southern Queensland may determine and I declare a
general charitable intention.
(d) To bequeath a specific item (property or other) from
your estate.
The following items of property, free from all duties, to be
applied for the purposes of Anglicare Southern Queensland
(ABN 87 813 355 862) in such a manner as Anglicare
Southern Queensland may determine:
• <item 1>
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• <item 2>
• <item 3>
[include the next two paragraphs for all the above bequests]
If Anglicare Southern Queensland ceases to exist before my
death, or is not known by that name at the date of my death, the
Anglican Church Southern Queensland will apply the gift to the
welfare services of the Anglican Church Southern Queensland.
I direct that the receipt of the General Manager of the Anglican
Church Southern Queensland shall constitute a full and sufficient
discharge to my executors and trustees.
Suggested wording for a trust
My trustees shall hold my estate on trust and apply the income
from the trust to The Corporation of the Synod of the Diocese
of Brisbane ("Anglican Church Southern Queensland") for
the use and benefit of Anglicare Southern Queensland
(ABN 87 813 355 862) and I declare a general charitable intention.
If Anglicare Southern Queensland ceases to exist before my
death, or is not known by that name at the date of my death, the
Anglican Church Southern Queensland will apply the income to
the welfare services of the Anglican Church Southern Queensland.
Addendum to Will
If you already have a Will you can simply pledge your gift by
adding an addendum. Adding an addendum to a Will requires a
document called a codicil. If drafted appropriately, the codicil will
be considered a part of the Will.
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General enquiries
All enquiries should be directed to:
Bequest and Major Gift Officer
Anglicare Southern Queensland
Level 1, Webber House, 439 Ann Street, Brisbane Q 4001
Postal Address:
GPO Box 421, Brisbane Q 4001
Phone: 1300 244 683
Email: [email protected]
Important information regarding
Anglicare Southern Queensland
THE CORPORATION OF THE SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE
OF BRISBANE is the legal entity which administers Anglicare
Southern Queensland.
Anglicare Southern Queensland is an Anglican non-profit
organisation providing care and support services. Anglicare
Southern Queensland (ABN 87 813 355 862) is a Public
Benevolent Institution and an Income Tax Exempt Charity.
For more information regarding Anglicare Southern Queensland
please visit anglicaresq.org.au.
If you would like to leave a Gift in Your Will please contact the
Bequest and Major Gift Officer at Anglicare Southern Queensland on
1300 244 683 or [email protected]. Alternatively you can
complete an Expression of Interest form on the back of this booklet
and return it to the Bequest and Major Gift Officer at Anglicare
Southern Queensland.
Thank you for your support
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Jessie’s story
Anglicare Southern Queensland would like to share
with you a story about Jessie, who was homeless and had
absolutely nothing, only the clothes she wore, when she fled from
her violent home. Jessie came to Anglicare Southern Queensland
for support and since then her life has changed for the better.
It demonstrates how, through your generous giving, we can
continue to support young people, like Jessie, and many people
across all our services to improve their quality of life.
Jessie fled her violent home with only the clothes she wore.
Sixteen year old Jessie came to Anglicare, after escaping
an abusive home with an alcoholic father and both parents
violent towards each other and to Jessie. Tragically, from
the age of eight, Jessie was also subjected to regular
sexual abuse by a relative.
Jessie continued her schooling through all this, fitting
in studying, household chores and caring for younger
siblings. When the violence, abuse and burden of
responsibilities became too much, Jessie hit crisis point
and attempted suicide.
Like many other young people, Jessie came to Anglicare
with absolutely nothing. Thanks to Anglicare Jessie was
provided with safe crisis accommodation, and assistance
with clothing, school needs, transport costs, applications
for Centrelink, and medical care.
Jessie is very happy where she is now and says, “Thank
you to everyone who helped me escape a situation that
was both depressing and un-liveable. I am glad to have the
Anglicare staff, and will be forever”.
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Expression of Interest
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Phone number/s............................................................................
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Please return to: Bequest and Major Gift Officer,
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