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A gift in your will

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Create your Will for free today!

During the month of September, you can create your will for free with our will writing platform partners. It only takes 20 minutes and is legally valid, however numbers are limited.

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.

Making a will not only provides peace of mind to you and your loved ones, but also enables you to leave a lasting legacy as we continue to move towards a future free from diabetes.

  • If you’re updating your will, please consider a gift to Diabetes Victoria.
  • Your gift will be the key to uncovering the next generation of breakthroughs.
  • Order your free Legacy Giving information pack here. 
Read our 'Gift in your will guide'

How to leave a gift in your will

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.

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.

With your help, we can change lives... 

Every day 90 Victorians develop diabetes… making it the fastest growing chronic condition in our state. Our goal of reducing the impact of diabetes in the Victorian community is complex and challenging and we need your help. By arranging a gift in your will to Diabetes Victoria it ensures our 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. Our need for your support has never been greater.

 

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    Request a Legacy information pack

    Thank you for your consideration in making a big difference and a big impact to those managing diabetes through nominating a gift in your will to Diabetes Victoria

  • Foundation

    Foundation

    The Diabetes Victoria Foundation is a dedicated endowment fund which recognises and commemorates, in perpetuity, the generosity and legacy of Diabetes Victoria’s many members, donors and bequestors since the organisation’s inception in 1953.

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    Honour Board

    We wish to sincerely thank all persons who have provided a gift in their will to Diabetes Victoria. Your kind and thoughtful support helps us to provide long term assistance for all people affected by, or at risk of diabetes.

Meet our supporters

Meet Robert

Robert and his late wife Janice have had a personal connection with Diabetes Victoria since Robert was diagnosed with diabetes in 2008.

Robert told us that he and Janice made the decision to leave 5% of their estate to Diabetes Victoria to ensure that Diabetes Victoria could help  someone else the same way they’ve helped me.

This enabled them to give back to a cause they care about, whilst ensuring that their family were still provided for. 

This is Robert’s story.

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.

More supporter stories

  • “I felt giddy but I didn’t recognise it” - Alan

    “I felt giddy but I didn’t recognise it” – Alan

    Alan was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 1999 following his retirement. The diagnosis came as a complete surprise. “I went to the doctor for a minor reason, and as part of his process he undertook some tests and said: ‘You have diabetes!’”

  • “I was determined to not sit around do nothing”

    “I was determined to not sit around do nothing” - Norman

    Diabetes Victoria member Norman has faced a number of health challenges over the years. Yet, neither type 2 diabetes nor a tumour in his kidney have stopped him living life to the fullest

Get in touch

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    Carla Northmore

    If you have any questions, please contact Carla Northmore on 0413557141 or send an email to, cnorthmore@diabetesvic.org.au

    Your details will be treated with the strictest confidence and without any obligation.”

     

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