How to leave a gift in your will to Diabetes Victoria

There are many ways to leave a gift in your will, and it’s important to find the one that’s right for you. After you’ve taken care of your loved ones, you may also wish to leave a gift to Diabetes Victoria.

A gift of as little as 1% of your estate can be the key to unlocking a future free from diabetes for future generations. By leaving a gift of 1% you are ensuring those you those closest to you receive 99% while the cause that you care about benefits too!
 

Read our 'Gift in your will guide' Supporting Diabetes Victoria, now and into the future

 
Here's is some suggested wording you may wish to consider using to remember Diabetes Victoria in your will:

I give residuary estate; OR (insert percentage) % of my residuary estate; OR the sum of $ (insert amount); OR (insert specific assets, such as real estate, shares, artwork etc.) to Diabetes Victoria, ABN 71 005 239 510, for its general purpose; OR (insert area) within Diabetes Victoria. I declare that the receipt of the proper officer of Diabetes Victoria shall be sufficient discharge to my Executors.

Your story can make a difference

Join us and share your story of giving to inspire others! By sharing your journey with Diabetes Victoria, you can help break the stigma and isolation that many within our community feel living with diabetes.
Click here to fill out our online form and help inspire others with your story.

Create a lasting legacy

We remember, acknowledge and express our deep gratitude to our supporters who have left a gift in their Will. Diabetes Victoria gifts in wills honour board.
     

Ready to create your will today?

Safewill and Gathered Here are two of Australia’s leading online will writing platforms. With Safewill or Gathered Here, you can safeguard your life’s work, while looking after the people and causes that are closest to your heart, in just a few clicks.

In support of Diabetes Victoria, Safewill is offering all supporters of Diabetes Victoria a discount of 50% to help them protect their loved ones. With this discount you can prepare your will today for just $80. However, if you find the cost of writing a will a barrier or would like an alternative option, you can write your legal will for free with Gathered Here.

After you’ve taken care of your loved ones, you may also wish to leave a gift to Diabetes Victoria. A gift of as little as 1% of your estate can be the key to unlocking a future free from diabetes for future generations. 

 

I have left a gift in my will Thank you! We would love to hear from you.

Every day 90 Victorians develop diabetes… making it the fastest growing chronic condition in our state. Help us reduce the impact of diabetes in our community by arranging a gift in your will to Diabetes Victoria. Your contribution ensures our ongoing work with researchers, universities, hospitals, health service providers, corporate partners, community organisations and people with diabetes will continue and helps maximise our future impact.

By 2026, over 500,000 Victorians will be diagnosed with diabetes. With support and resources, diabetes can be well managed, and people affected by diabetes can live long, healthy and happy lives. The needs from the diabetes community for your support has never been greater.
 

How can we help?

Carla Northmore 0413557141 cnorthmore@diabetesvic.org.au