A Gift in your Will
Through your Will, you can help the Bendigo health Foundation continue your legacy far beyond your lifetime through the funding of life-changing equipment, vital programs, staff development, research and scholarships across the Loddon Mallee region. Your generosity brings comfort and kindness to those in need today and for generations to come, helping people receive care closer to home and near their loved ones.
No matter the size a gift in your Will to Bendigo Health Foundation creates a lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of our community. With your support, future generations will benefit from compassionate care, right here in their own community.
Helen Gobbé on Leaving a Gift in Will
"We worked hard all our life and had accumulated a little bit of money. My mother used to say don’t have the most expensive seat in the house. Meaning, don’t just spend your money on your house, make sure you are charitable."
"You get more giving than what you do receiving, it’s compared to nothing else."
"If you have ever given a child a present and watched their face light up, well it’s like that but more so. It is wonderful. I think everyone should have that feeling in their life at least once."
Watch Helen share her story here:
Frequently asked questions
What is a gift in Will?
How do I leave a gift in my Will to Bendigo Health Foundation?
Making a gift in your Will is deeply personal decision and one that can make a lasting difference. There are many ways to support Bendigo Health Foundation while still ensuring your loved ones are cared for. We encourage you to speak with your solicitor to ensure your Will accurately reflects your wishes.
It is also helpful to share your plans with your family and loved ones, so they understand your intentions and the legacy you wish to leave through your support of Bendigo Health Foundation.
If you would like to discuss leaving a gift in your Will please contact us so that we can ensure that your wishes can be met.
Why should I leave a gift in my Will to Bendigo Health Foundation?
Leaving a gift in your Will is a way of supporting the causes you care about today without having to make an immediate financial contribution. Your gift to Bendigo Health Foundation will mean that we can continue to fund vital equipment, patient programs, research and staff development and scholarships, so that our region receives the best possible healthcare.
I have already made my Will, can I still leave a gift?
If you have already drafted your Will, we recommend speaking with your solicitor who can help you create a codicil to include a gift in your Will to Bendigo Health Foundation and ensure that your wishes are expressed correctly.
I don't have a Will, how do I create one?
We encourage you to speak with a solicitor to ensure your Will accurately reflects your wishes and intentions.
Make sure the person preparing your Will uses our correct name (Bendigo Health Foundation) and adds our ABN (76 683 895 365) to your Will, this will help prevent any confusion about exactly where you wish your gift to go.
"I give to the Bendigo Health Foundation, (insert the type of gift for example, "the residue of my estate"/the sum of $.......... (or ..........% of my residuary estate) to the Bendigo Health Foundation Ltd ABN 76 683 895 365 of 100 Barnard Street, Bendigo Victoria for the specific charitable purpose of the Foundation. I declare that the receipt of an authorised officer of the Foundation shall be full and sufficient discharge to my Executors".
You can modify this wording to specify a department or service within Bendigo Health. It is important to include the full legal name Bendigo Health Foundation Ltd and ABN 76 683 895 365.
ABN: 76 683 895 365
100 Barnard Street, Bendigo VIC 3550
Phone: 1300 243 000
Email: bhfoundation@bendigohealth.org.au
Create an In Memory Tribute page
If you would like to honour a loved one's legacy, you can create a personalised tribute page. This special space allows family and friends to share memories, celebrate their life and make donations in lieu of receiving flowers.
It is a meaningful way to continue their impact and support the ongoing work of Bendigo Health Foundation.
