Get Involved DEA Bequest Program

DEA Bequest Program

Will future generations inherit a healthy planet, a planet where all living creatures have an environment in which they can thrive?

By leaving a gift to Doctors for the Environment Australia in your will, no matter how big or small, you will ensure our work continues towards a healthier planet, and in turn healthier lives for your family, future generations and all living things.

Writing your Will

Discuss your wishes with your family to ensure they understand that your charitable gifts are meaningful to you.

You may need to update your will several times over your lifetime as circumstances change. It is important to review your will regularly to make sure it is still valid so that your wishes can be fulfilled. Your will can help preserve what has been important to you in your lifetime.

If you have already prepared your will, you can still include a gift to Doctors for the Environment Australia by adding a Codicil or when you next update your current will. Here are some ways you could leave a gift.

Suggested wording

Suggested wording for a will is:

  • “I give [insert percentage] %…
    OR
  • “I give [insert specific amount or gift]
    …of my estate free from all debts (secured and unsecured) and all duties and taxes (whether federal or state) payable in respect of my estate to the Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA) for its general purposes, and I declare that the receipt of an authorised officer of the said DEA shall be a full and sufficient discharge of this bequest.”
  • “I give the residue…

Get in touch

We would love to know once you have included DEA in your will – to thank you and invite you to our DEA special events.

For further information please contact our Executive Director, Denise Cauchi via email, denise.cauchi@dea.org.au or via phone on 0460 781 367

Information for Solicitors

Correct name and ABN to use for a will:
Doctors for the Environment Australia
ABN: 80 178 870 373

Address
Suite 3 Ground Floor, 60 Leicester Street, Carlton VIC 3053

DGR status
Doctors for the Environment Australia is registered as a deductible gift recipient.

Taxation status
Doctors for the Environment Australia receives the Income Tax Exemption, GST Concession and FBT Rebate. Doctors for the Environment Australia’s ABN Lookup page can be accessed by clicking here.

Suggested wording for a will
“I give the rest and residue…” OR
“I give [insert description of specific gift]… OR
“I give [insert percentage] %…
…of my estate free from all debts (secured and unsecured) and all duties and taxes (whether federal or state) payable in respect of my estate to the Doctors for the Environment Australia ( ABN: 80 178 870 373) for its general purposes, and I declare that the receipt of an authorised officer of the said ACF shall be a full and sufficient discharge of this bequest.”

Please Contact

Denise Cauchi
Executive Director
denise.cauchi@dea.org.au