Gifts in wills
Leave a lasting legacy for myeloma patients. A gift in your Will funds vital research, nursing, support, and advocacy for thousands of Australians.
A lasting legacy
By leaving a gift in your Will to Myeloma Australia, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of people living with myeloma, long into the future.
After caring for your loved ones, a bequest is a powerful way to support a cause that matters deeply to you.
How your gift helps
Gifts left to Myeloma Australia help fund our most urgent priorities, including:
- Specialist Myeloma Nurses,
- information and support services,
- vital research into better treatments and a cure, and
- advocacy for fair access to new therapies.
Your legacy can bring hope and support to the 22,000 Australians living with myeloma and their families.
How to leave a gift in your will
Leaving a gift in your Will is simple.
We recommend speaking with your solicitor or legal advisor and discussing your wishes with your loved ones.
For general guidance on leaving a gift to a charity, Include A Charity may be helpful, and our team is here to support you if you need more information.
Types of gifts
Gifts in Wills can take the form of:
Specific assets of value (such as shares, cars, or real estate)
- Whole or part of your estate
- The residue, or remainder, of your estate after all other gifts and expenses have been distributed (a residual gift)
- A fixed amount of money (a pecuniary bequest)
- Specific assets of value (such as shares, cars, or real estate)
Suggested wording for your will
The following suggested wording may be used in your Will if you wish to leave a bequest for Myeloma Australia:
“I give and bequeath:
[……] percent of my whole estate,
OR
The residue of my estate,
OR
[……] percent of the residue of my estate,
OR
The specific sum of $[……],
OR
The specific gift of [……]
to the Myeloma Foundation of Australia Ltd, (trading as Myeloma Australia), ABN 30476390368, a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity, of 333 Swan Street Richmond Victoria Australia 3121, (PO Box 5017 Burnley Victoria 3121) for it to apply such bequest in accordance with its purposes. I declare that the receipt of the CEO or Treasurer of Myeloma Australia is a sufficient discharge of this bequest.”
We’re here to help
If you have already included Myeloma Australia in your Will, we would love to personally thank you for your generosity.
If you are thinking about leaving a gift, we are here to answer your questions, guide you through your options, and support you in making a lasting impact.
For more information, please contact us.
Downloadable resources
Access our comprehensive guides and infosheets whenever you need them. Download PDFs to read on your device or save for later.
These resources cover everything from understanding your diagnosis to managing treatment, giving you reliable information you can refer back to anytime.
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Myeloma – a comprehensive guide
This guide is written for people who have been diagnosed with myeloma, their families, carers and friends.
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