Wills and Bequests

Remembering Barnardos in your Will is a special gift, a reinforcement of our values and your beliefs. Whilst the return will be intangible you can take great pride in the knowledge of your decision and the difference it will make to disadvantaged young Australian lives.

The importance of making a Will
Become a 'Guardian of Hope' - how to leave Barnardos in your Will
Information for Solictiors

The importance of making a Will

Making a Will enables you to recognise the people and causes that were important to you during your lifetime. Are you aware;

Making a Will is the only way to make sure that your wishes are followed after you are gone.
If you do not have a Will you should consult a Solicitor
Marriage or divorce automatically cancels a Will in some States
Executors are not excluded from getting a gift via your Will
Don’t clip anything to your Will, or staple or pin in a way the disfigures it
Keep your Will up to date
You can leave money/gift to family and friends, alongside a gift to charity in the same Will
Up to half of Australians die without making a Will¹
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Become a ‘Guardian of Hope’ – how to leave a gift to Barnardos in your Will

A gift to Barnardos will be an everlasting investment in the lives of the children, young people and families with whom we work. It will be a gift to the generations of vulnerable children and young people needing Barnardos help through the years to come.

‘Guardian of Hope’ brochure

Download Barnardos’ Guide to Wills and Bequests

A copy of Barnardos’ Guide to Wills and Bequests can be downloaded as a pdf for printing above. Alternatively, if you would like to be sent a free copy in the mail, or to discuss leaving a gift to Barnardos in your Will, please click here to complete the Wills and Bequests enquiry form and we will contact you.

Information for Solicitors

To assist Solicitors in completing client Wills click here to download a pdf presenting appropriate wording with regard to leaving a bequest to Barnardos. Should you wish to discuss any details further please contact Barnardos' Donor Relations and Communications Manager on email bequests@barnardos.org.au or telephone 02 9218 2300. You can also refer to Barnardos' Free Guide to Wills and Bequests available in the Become a ‘Guardian of Hope’ section above.