Having a Will protects your wishes - leaving a gift changes their future
More than 400,000 children in Australia live with a rare disease, including three-year-old Abigail, who was born via emergency c-section after she stopped developing. Read more about Abigails' story of hope.
Thanks to generous gift in Will supporters funding initiatives like the Kids Advanced Therapeutics Program (KAT), at Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN), the future is changing for children like Abigail. By leaving a Gift in your Will to SCHF, you too can help provide the best possible care to sick kids.
Making or changing your Will to include a gift to SCHF could be as simple as contacting your legal advisor and they will do all the important work for you.
If you'd like to learn more, contact our friendly Planned Giving Team.
Take our quick 7-question quiz to reflect on planning ahead – for yourself, your loved ones, and the causes you care about.
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Alternatively, you could use an online option to write a Will. To support you through this process, Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation has partnered with two trusted online Will-writing platforms: Willed and Gathered Here. Whether you value simplicity and speed, or prefer tailored support and guidance, you can choose the option that gives you confidence and control.
We understand that your loved ones come first. Including a gift in your Will to SCHF is a deeply personal decision, and we encourage you to speak with your family about your intentions and the impact your gift could have on sick kids and their families.
When you're ready, you can learn more or begin the process with our partners:
Gathered Here is a free, easy-to-use online Will-writing platform that lets you create or update your Will in minutes.
Get started with Gathered Here.
Willed provides a paid online Will service with a guided, step-by-step process and access to legal support- ideal if you’d prefer additional help or have more complex needs.
Get started with Willed.
Download your Enquirer Pack
To help guide you on how to write a Will and leave a gift to SCHF, we’ve created a free Enquirer Pack full of handy information.
Meet some of our wonderful supporters
“I’ve decided to leave a gift in my Will to SCHF because of my admiration and esteem for the clinicians and health professionals who work at Sydney Children's Hospitals Network."
- Nicola Stokes, Former CEO at Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation
"As well as providing for my family, I've decided to include a gift in my Will because every day I see the impact of these gifts on the services that we provide to the sick kids in our care."
- Dr Ken Peacock, Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
Following a successful and fufilling career in paediatrics, Dr John Macdessi’s decision to leave a gift in his Will extends his legacy to future generations.
- Dr John Macdessi, former physician at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick
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Correct wording for gifts in Wills
It is important that your bequest gift is worded correctly, and the following is recommended as a guide. You may give this wording to your solicitor who is preparing your Will.
“I give to Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation, ABN 72 003 073 185,
- The residue of my estate (or __% of the residue of my estate) or
- The whole of my estate (or __% of my estate)
- The sum of $___
- Asset or assets
for which the receipt of the Treasurer or other authorised officer shall be an absolute discharge.”
Types of gifts
Residual
The remainder of your estate after considering your loved ones and the deduction of expenses.
Percentage gift
A percentage of either the residue or the entire estate such as 25% of estate.
Pecuniary
A gift of a specific amount, such as $10,000.
Assets
This can be property or shares.
Leaving a gift in your Will can have a lasting impact and is one of the most meaningful ways to support SCHF. However, we often don’t know about these gifts until they arrive.
As many as 60% of gifts from Wills comes as a surprise. By letting us know your intentions, you help us plan more effectively and strengthen our future programs.
This also allows us to keep you updated on the causes you care about and invite you to events or activities focused on kids' health.
Your support today shapes the future of what matters most to you!
Contact us
If you’re considering leaving a gift in your Will to Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation, we would love to talk to you, discuss some of the options available and hear about the areas of our work you would like to support.
You can also check out our Enquirer Pack to get you started.
Because children's health care is constantly evolving to meet the needs of the community, many donors don’t specify a purpose for their gift, allowing SCHF to use their gift where it is needed most. If you would prefer to direct your gift to a specific hospital or service, we can also help you craft a gift that reflects your wishes.
To get in touch, please contact our Planned Giving Team, on 1800 770 122, email plannedgiving@schf.org.au, or fill out the form below.
Meet the team
Anne McFadden
Director of Planned Giving
Alana Sheil
Relationship Manager
Duncan Knight
Relationship Manager
Jess Avery
Relationship Manager
Include a Charity is a collaboration of many charities in Australia working together to raise the profile of charitable gifts in Wills.
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If you'd like more information about leaving a gift in your Will or would like to speak with our team, please fill out the form below and we will be in touch.
