Charity, Patience and Tenderness Are Very Beautiful Gifts. If You Have Them, You Want to Share Them with Others

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Charity, patience and tenderness are very beautiful gifts. If you have them, you want to share them with others. - Pope Francis

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Dorothy is a long-time supporter of Caritas Australia. Inspired by her faith and passion for social justice, Dorothy speaks about why she has decided to place Caritas in her Will.

I first learned about Caritas when I was a child at school and vividly recall collecting coins for the Project Compassion Box. Giving to Caritas Australia has made me a much Photo: Sudan, Caritas Internationalis happier person. I feel empowered, knowing that we’re doing something for the most marginalised. The sense of concern that I sometimes feel thinking “Giving to Caritas about the poverty and suffering in the world today, has been taken away by knowing where my money is going Australia has made me a and that it’s going to a good cause. The last time I get to speak to people most important in much happier person” my life will be through my Will. I have great faith in Caritas Australia’s ability to end poverty and uphold people’s dignity. Caritas doesn’t tell its partners what to do but walks alongside them. There are so many charities out there, but I know that with Caritas, I’m giving in the right way, to a place that has good governance, a good development approach and spends minimally on administration. I can recommend Caritas wholeheartedly.

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Your guide to gifts in Wills

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Naming Caritas Australia as a beneficiary of We would be privileged to partner with you your estate allows us to help more families and share your values with the world’s most whose lives have been devastated by marginalised, so that they may live a life COVID-19, natural disaster and conflict to worthy of their dignity. become self-sufficient. We value the trust you have placed in Caritas The beauty of the Caritas network is, Australia and thank you for considering a gift through the worldwide outreach of the in your Will. Catholic Church, we are able to bring together local knowledge at the grassroots level with To leave an enduring legacy of love, contact the combined expertise and resources of a our Gifts in Wills Specialist on 1800 024 413 global network to amplify the voices of those or email [email protected] . You can find the wording for your Will at who suffer in our own country and throughout www.caritas.org.au or request a brochure. the world.

GIFT of TIME 2020-2021 The Catholic Weekly 3 GIFT of TIME WHEN SHOULD WE WRITE A WILL?

What is a Will? A will is a legal document that records your intentions concerning the distribution of your wealth, property or assets, amongst your loved ones following your departure. Having a will, prepared by your lawyer, is especially important to avoid any disputes amongst your family and friends, during such a difficult time. When should we write a Will? Consider either preparing or updating your will, especially on key milestones in your life, including when you get married, have children, or secure new properties and assets. The death of loved ones might also be a reason to review and update your will Seeking Legal Advice to ensure it remains relevant and clear, Your will is an important legal document and especially to the remaining beneficiaries. it is best completed by a legal professional. If you don’t have a will it’s time to get your While most wills can be straightforward, affairs in order. others are complicated and require specific Here are some more examples of when legal skills to make sure your intentions you should consider implementing or are clear. This can address problems when updating your will. your will is used to organise your final arrangements and to distribute your estate. • change of Executor/s Your solicitor can keep your will in safe • changes to your marital status custody and give you copies. It’s always a • changes to your financial situation such good idea to discuss the contents of your will as a significant increase or decrease in with family members or close friends so that your assets they understand what you have decided to do • loss of your spouse and it’s an opportunity for you to answer any • birth of children and grandchildren questions that they may have. • changes in circumstances with people named in your will • inclusion or updating charities • change in personal details The Law Society of NSW can be contacted if you need to find • medical conditions of you or your dependents a local solicitor with expertise in preparing Wills and Estate • purchase of a new family home Planning - www.lawsociety.com.au or phone (02) 9926 0156.

4 The Catholic Weekly GIFT of TIME 2020-2021 TYPES OF GIFTS IN WILLS

A gift in your will is a legacy to people and organ- a program operating today could be cancelled in the isations from your estate. Your estate is the total future. value of all of your assets at the time you die. This Benefiting Future Generations includes bank deposits, shares in companies, property, personal possessions, vehicles and oth- A gift in your will to the people and causes that align er investments. with your passion to help solve problems in the world is very noble and generous. It doesn’t cost anything in You can specify how you will allocate your estate in your lifetime and is only activated after your death. It various ways including: could be difficult to support charitable causes finan- • a specific amount of money cially but you could be in a position to leave a gift in • a gift of your whole estate your will. • property that you own • a percentage of your estate Charities depend on income from bequests to fund fu- • gifts of specific belongings such as jewellery & ture projects and your generosity can live on for dec- household contents ades and provides opportunities and hope for future • the residue of your estate after you have provided generations. for your loved ones Contact a Charity When considering leaving a legacy, it’s a good idea Contact any of the charities listed in this guide to find not to be too restrictive in stipulating its use because out more about how to leave a gift in your will.

GIFT of TIME 2020-2021 The Catholic Weekly 5 GIFT of TIME Share our Faith and our Works with Future Generations

Consider the Catholic Archdiocese of • Catechesis to students in schools Sydney in your Will today. For 2000 years, • Support to our retired Priests our Catholic faith has been fostered and is • And much more the source of many good works. A bequest After you have taken care of your loved with the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney is ones, a gift you may like to consider is a a way to preserve our faith and our good percentage or the residue of your estate. works, ensuring they are shared with This is one of the many options you might future generations. consider in establishing a legacy gift in Your legacy will continue to support: your Will. • The proclamation of the Gospel and our For more information, call our Planned Catholic faith Giving Specialist, Richard Allcock, on • Food and accommodation to single 02 9307 8442 or email richard.allcock@ mothers facing homelessness sydneycatholic.org and ask for our free • Aid and support to those disabled or deaf Wills guide today! • Formation for our future seminarians • Restoration of our Mother Church, St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney

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6 The Catholic Weekly GIFT of TIME 2020-2021 GIFT of TIME Our Catholic faith and works Today’s Catholics in Sydney continue to support our agencies like the Charitable Works Fund, the Priests’ Retirement Foundation and the St Mary’s Cathedral National Trust.

Today, Catholics in Sydney continue to support our agencies like the Charitable Works Fund, the Priests’ Retirement Foundation and the St Mary’s Cathedral National Trust. This in turn continues our works of healing the sick, hous- ing the homeless and caring for our elders. Dear Friends, It supports our mission of providing future priests, and Our Catholic faith, and our catechising Catholic students in St Mary’s Cathedral works, have shaped our history State schools. National Trust for 2,000 years and continue to It provides material support do so today, both in Sydney and to sustain our iconic places of Over many years, Catholics, Christians, visitors beyond. worship, like St Mary’s Cathe- and admirers of our Cathedral have made pos- Inspired by the teachings dral and preserves our Catholic sible the building of St Mary’s Cathedral through of Jesus, our faith has moved art, which conveys our story their generous gifts left to this magnificent herit- Christians to bring about charity and truth. age building. and love in the world, which has These works have support- Since then, similar generosity is what has pre- led to the conversion of nations. ed people around the world for served and cared for the Cathedral which we `use Our moral codes and canon 2,000 years, and I ask you today today to pray, seek refuge and adore our faith. laws have influenced legal sys- to please continue this ministry, The conservation program that protects St tems across Europe, and be- so that future generations may Mary’s Cathedral is in ongoing need, as the Ca- yond. also come to know and encoun- thedral endures years of natural elements and Institutions like schools, hos- ter Jesus. human interferences. pitals, aged-care facilities and May I take this opportunity to In recent years works have included: many others have all largely thank you for taking the time to • Stone restoration stemmed from our Catholic tra- read our Catholic story, and for • Replacing roof tiles dition. further considering your role in • Conserving the Stations of the Cross Disciplines like philosophy, building our Church for tomor- • and much more astronomy, science and medi- row. With your support, St Mary’s Cathedral can be cine were either strengthened Thank you and God bless! protected and assured to last for generations to or born from our Catholic milieu. come. Serving as the heart of the Catholic faith There is no doubt Catholics in Sydney, the iconic Cathedral requires continual have many challenges at pres- updates, maintenance and restoration. ent. If the Cathedral holds a place in your heart or However, there is also a tre- your family’s, consider remembering St Mary’s mendous amount of good born Michael Mendieta Director, Development and Cathredral in your Will, where you can leave a from our Church, and remains Fundraising Office - Catholic lasting legacy in Sydney for the generations of offered to the wider community. Archdiocese of Sydney people to come.

GIFT of TIME 2020-2021 The Catholic Weekly 7 GIFT of TIME THE CHURCH CONTINUES THIS MINISTRY AND INVITES YOU TO JOIN US The Seminary of the Good Shepherd The heart and future of the Catholic and love who are willing to give Church in Sydney begins here—at their lives to their Lord and the the Seminary of the Good Shep- ones that they have been called to herd and the Redemptoris Mater serve. Seminary. Your donation will: It is the training ground for future • cover the daily living expenses priests and deacons of the Archdi- of these seminaries which serve as ocese of Sydney and surrounding houses of spiritual growth, charac- dioceses of NSW. ter development and brotherhood. The Seminary needs your help to These seminaries are places of • support the pastoral formation form our future priests for genera- “intense formation”. They seek to of seminarians at the Catholic Insti- tions to come. develop men strong in faith, hope tute of Sydney. Consider leaving a legacy gift today.

The Confraternity of Christian Doctrine the Confraternity of Christian Doc- Sacraments trine (CCD). Since its formation in Your donation will: 1958, CCD Sydney has taught over • develop programs and resources 1 million students and every week, to help spread the Gospel to chil- a dedicated team of over 2,300 cat- dren. echists travel across NSW bringing • provide quality training and pro- the Good News to 30,000 children in fessional development to catechists. over 400 schools. Using a pedagogy The formation of our Catholic children of inductive and deductive reasoning CCD needs your help to teach the in public schools is strengthened the curriculum introduces students Catholic faith to children in public through the volunteer catechists to the love of God, the truths of the schools. that are trained and supported by faith and opens up the pathway to the Consider leaving a legacy gift today.

Aboriginal Catholic Ministry The Aboriginal Catholic Ministry monthly cultural Mass, prayer re- (ACM) provides pastoral care and sources, support with funerals and support to Sydney’s Catholic Abo- baptisms, prayer groups and pas- rigines. toral support. In his historic Alice Springs ad- The Ministry also provides an dress in 1986, Pope St John Paul II interface between Indigenous said “the church in Australia would Catholics and the wider Catho- not reach its potential until Abo- lic and political community. They riginal people had made their con- connect Aboriginal educators and Nungalyina and Wontulp Bi Buya tribution to her life”. ACM seeks to speakers with schools and par- Indigenous theological colleges to make this hope a reality. Operating ishes. Where necessary, the ACM support the spiritual development from two premises, Reconciliation will act as advocates and provide of Indigenous Catholics in Sydney. Church and its Alexandria Office, counselling services and practical Help our Sydney Aboriginal the ACM offers a range of services aid. Catholic reach their full potential. including Sacramental preparation, The ACM hopes to build ties with Consider leaving a legacy gift today.

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CatholicCare With more than 100 programs 1941, CatholicCare has cared for running to assist those in need, those who have no one else. Fol- CatholicCare is the social services lowing the example of Christ, their agency of the Archdiocese of Syd- programs seek to assist anyone in ney. need; those struggling with their Every day CatholicCare’s 600 marriage, new parents, crisis preg- staff and nearly 200 volunteers nancy support, the elderly, the dis- work to strengthen families, indi- abled, the unemployed, children in health issues and an ageing pop- viduals and build community from need of foster homes and those ulation are on the rise, and the their sites at Bankstown, Belmore, afflicted with gambling, addiction need for support is only going to Cabramatta, Fairfield, Lakemba, or poor mental health. In 2018, increase. Lewisham, Liverpool, Woolloo- with the introduction of CCareline CatholicCare hopes to expand mooloo and Sydney. telephone service, CatholicCare their services across NSW, but to Every age has its own invisible received over 20,000 calls for help. do this, they need your help. people and since its beginning in Marriage breakdown, mental Consider leaving a legacy gift today.

The Ephpheta Centre ceses of Parramatta and Broken Bay. for the deaf and hard of hearing in- The Centre organises weekly Mass cluding men’s, women’s, youth, craft in Auslan (Australian sign language) and other interests groups as well as social and pastoral out- • help train seminarians and priests reach including a youth group, wom- in Auslan so the sacraments can be en’s group, men’s group, craft group more. accessible for the deaf and and home visits. hard of hearing Catholic community. For 40 years, Ephpheta has The Ephpheta Centre needs your opened the riches of the Catholic faith The Ephpheta Centre is a special to the deaf community of Sydney and help to spread the Catholic faith ministry for the deaf and hard of hear- hopes to do so for another 40 years. to those that are deaf and hard of ing run by the Catholic Archdiocese Your donation will: hearing. of Sydney, and supported by the dio- • support a wide range of initiatives Consider leaving a legacy gift today.

Priests’ Retirement Foundation

The Priests’ Retirement Founda- The Priests’ Retirement Founda- tion of the Archdiocese of Sydney tion covers needs such as: ensures all priests can receive the • Convalescence care. accommodation, health care and • Nursing home and hostel care support they need in their retire- for frail priests. ment. There are now over 75 retired • Assistance in transitioning to priests in Sydney, many of whom retirement. worked long into their 70’s, caring • Health insurance. for the spiritual life and welfare of • Medical and dental expenses. their people. • Assistance with board and The Archdiocese gives two dol- lodging expenses. Priests’ Retirement Foundation lars for every dollar contributed to Our retired priests have giv- is an opportunity to give back. the Priests’ Retirement Foundation. en so much to us, and the Consider leaving a legacy gift today.

GIFT of TIME 2020-2021 The Catholic Weekly 9 GIFT of TIME Charities in the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney Charitable Works Fund • Charitable Works Fund • The Priests’ Retirement Foundation • St Mary’s Cathedral National Trust • Aboriginal Catholic Ministry • Ephpheta Centre • The Confraternity of Christian Doctrine Priests Retirement Foundation • Seminary of the Good Shepherd, Archdiocese of Sydney • Redemptoris Mater Seminary • University Chaplaincies • CatholicCare

Contact our Planned Giving Specialist (Richard Allcock) today. Phone: (02) 9307 8443 email [email protected] Ask for our free Wills guide St Mary’s Cathedral

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Questions/Queries Please post to: Catholic Archidocese of Sydney, Development and Fundraising Office, Level 7, 133 Liverpool Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000. Ph: 1800 753 959 Email: [email protected]

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Generosity is a wonderful abundance. And during your through volunteering for human trait that most of us own lifetime you have sup- charities, churches, hospitals, possess. As a young child ported great causes direct- schools and vital community you would have witnessed ly and indirectly, probably services. These are all acts of acts of kindness undertaken bought thousands of raffle generosity that teach the joy by your parents and grand- tickets, attended (and likely of giving to your own family parents. helped organise) hundreds through example. Whether it was respond- of fundraising functions from ing to a door knock appeal, school fetes to church din- When you prepare your putting loose change in a ners and you make dona- will, consider leaving a gift to charity moneybox, donating tions to charities on a regular your favorite charities as this unwanted clothes or giving basis. allows your passion for sup- a neighbour a bag of vege- Over the years you have porting great causes to live tables, your garden had in given your time and skills on for future decades.

A homeless man sleeps in a doorway. Pope Francis called on Christians to join in prayer and acts of care for the earth and for the poor. PHOTO CNS/PHIL NOBLE, REUTERS

GIFT of TIME 2020-2021 The Catholic Weekly 11 GIFT of TIME ‘Gift for the Future’

Campion College Australia is a Catholic tertiary institution Fr Piotr Kruk OP, dedicated to providing a Campion College foundational education in the Chaplain with liberal arts. As an independent student institution of higher learning, the college does not receive government or Church funding. Instead, it relies on the generosity of those who support its mission – ‘To provide a foundational Garden dedicated to ‘Gift for the Future’ education in the liberal arts that supporter Mr James integrates the insights of faith and Selby Burt reason.’ While support for the college can take a variety of forms, a ‘Gift for the Future’ is one of the most powerful ways you can help Graduation Class 2019. secure the future of Campion College. By including a gift to the Campion Foundation* in your Will, you can help support college activities, projects, residential life and student needs long into the future. You may choose to gift a specific amount, a percentage of your estate or the residue of your estate after providing for family. A gift in support of Campion College is not an alternative to looking after your family; it is an integral part of safeguarding their future. By joining hands those you love for years to come. To indicate your intention to leave a gift to Campion College, please with the college, you contribute A gift in your will really is a ‘Gift fill out the form at: www.campion. to the development of virtuous for the Future’. You can truly make edu.au/giftforthefuture. and compassionate Campion a difference to the lives of young graduates. These graduates will people and through them, in the If you would like to discuss in become educators, healthcare confidence how you can support lives of those you love. workers, lawyers, politicians, Campion College, contact: evangelists and business Please visit: www.campion. Director of Development, professionals… the very people edu.au/bequests for further Yvette Nehme, (02) 9896 9318, who will ensure the wellbeing of information. [email protected]

*The Campion Foundation is a private non-profit organisation which supports Campion College Australia with a program of fundraising and administration of gifts. The Foundation works closely with the college in building up a solid financial base for Campion College and directing gifts to the college’s most important needs.

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2019 Graduate 2019 Graduate 2018 Graduate Micah Doughty. Cécile Ellis. and Medal Winner Laura Ryan. A gift in your Will really is a ‘Gift for the Future’. You can truly make a difference to the lives of young people, for generations to come, by considering leaving a bequest, a living legacy, to Campion College Australia.

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GIFT of TIME 2020-2021 The Catholic Weekly 13 GIFT of TIME Giving Beyond the Borders of Life Reaching People for Christ in Eastern Europe

“You have never really to leave a Gift in a Will to lived until you have done Mission Without Borders something for someone (MWB). who can never repay you.” Your Gift in Will en- Saint Mother Teresa of sures that families like Calcutta. the Caldara family of For nearly 60 years, Romania, will have the Mission Without Borders opportunity to break out has been serving poor of the poverty cycle into and destitute children, a self-sufficient life. This families, elderly, home- family live in a rundown less and disabled people shack with no electrici- in the former communist ty or running water, in a countries of Albania, Bul- rural village where the garia, Bosnia-Herzego- nearest school is 30 kms Hope of Jesus Christ. Mrs sion Without Borders. vina, Moldova, Romania away and job opportuni- Caldara said: “I have lived Whether you are writing and Ukraine. Reaching ties scarce. The roads are a very hard life but I truly your first Will or amend- People for Christ is our mud when it rains or after hope that my children’s ing your current Will, your vision and mission - the snow melts and the lives will be changed for compassion will contin- sharing His love through winter temperature can the better, now that MWB ue to reach the poor and material, emotional and be as low as minus 20 is involved in our lives. needy, beyond the bor- spiritual means, changing degrees Celsius. If you don’t help us, no ders of your life. lives and giving hope. It is here, in villages one will!!” Currently, 51% Contact our office today on 02 Mother Teresa’s claim forgotten by their own of all children under 18 9674 2022 or email australia@ is true for Mission With- countries and the world, years old in Romania are mwbi.org to express your out Borders and can be a that Mission Without at risk of poverty. interest to leave a Gift in Will true statement of your life Borders brings life-giving Please consider leav- and to speak to our Bequests also, when you choose aid through the Love and ing a Gift in Will to Mis- Manager.

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MISSION WITHOUT BORDERS REACHING PEOPLE FOR CHRIST IN EASTERN EUROPE

(02)9647 2022 www.mwb.org.au GIFT of TIME 2020-2021 The Catholic Weekly 15 GIFT of TIME Hope, Legacy and Love... faith and of action who has since passed some years ago, but as a CatholicCare supporter was able to leave a lasting legacy. Rose believed in giving young people at risk a helping hand, not a handout. During her life, Rose had a vision to provide young people with the support they needed to succeed in reaching their full potential. After taking care of her loved ones in her Will, she made a provi- sion that would fulfil her vision well beyond her lifetime. With Rose’s gift CatholicCare created Rose Gallagher cottage, a home for youth leaving the care system, a safe place for them to Creating Hope explore the responsibilities of be- In 1941, four amazing women coming adults in a supported and Norma Parker, Elvira Lyons, Con- nurturing environment. stance Moffitt and Eileen David- Your gift will last a son, joined together to ask the lifetime Archbishop of Sydney to provide Your gift will leave a lasting legacy support to those most vulnerable that will mean: in society. - Children grow up to be resilient Today, CatholicCare, as the so- and self sufficient cial services agency of the Archdi- - Individuals are supported in their ocese of Sydney, we continue their time of crisis vision; in creating strong families - Families can create strong bonds and connected communities, Rose Gallagher to support and nurture each other where everyone can feel support- society in which we all feel valued - The elderly are not alone ed and a sense of belonging. and supported. At CatholicCare we provide the But we can’t do that work alone. avenue for individuals and families It’s only through your support that to live and thrive at every age, we can continue this important Providing Love irrespective of beliefs and abilities. work. Each year CatholicCare If you would like to learn how a gift This has been our aim for over 75 gives our blessings and thanks to in your Will can leave a lasting leg- years. our supporters who have passed, acy please contact Thomas Ng, in We preserve human dignity, for their generosity and their ever- our Community Engagement team affirming that each person is loved lasting legacy to help others. and respected. through CatholicCare’s CCareline Every day we walk in solidarity Leaving a lasting on 13 18 19 or email bequests@ with individuals, families and com- Legacy catholiccare.org munities, to realise our vision of a Rose Gallagher was a woman of

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“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you HOPE and a FUTURE.” Jeremiah 29:11

CatholicCare is the social services agency of the Archdiocese of Sydney and works with Sydney’s most disadvantaged and vulnerable people. To learn how a gift in your Will can leave a lasting legacy, please contact Thomas Ng through CatholicCare’s CCareline on 13 18 19.

GIFT of TIME 2020-2021 The Catholic Weekly 17 GIFT of TIME A lasting legacy

The expression ‘age is just a number’ support to people struggling to make make a difference after she has gone has never been truer than for Vinnies ends meet. They are also a way for so has decided to leave a gift in her supporter Doreen. With a long Doreen and her husband to meet Will to Vinnies. history of helping others, at 86 years people and see what else could be She explains why she is including of age she continues to give to those done to improve their situation. Vinnies in her Will. “I get the magazine less fortunate. “They’d come into the shop from Vinnies as a donor, and I see “As I say to people sometimes, I’m and say ‘oh I need some food or I what they do at the Matthew Talbot very blessed because I’ve got a roof need this, that and the other’, and Hostel and the people there, and over my head, food in my stomach, then they would be referred to a the women who’ve been sleeping in and in the mountains a warm bed to Conference member who would visit cars and all that sort of thing, and I get into at night.” them in their house. And that was think oh, gosh, you know, if I can help Doreen and her husband were very good because some of them in some way.” both involved with St Vincent de Paul would say that they needed a bit of Leaving a gift in your Will to Society NSW, affectionately known food, and you’d get to the house and Vinnies is a meaningful way to as Vinnies for several decades. you’d find they had no furniture in it, impact the work that they do, from Doreen worked in Vinnies Shops they were sleeping on a mattress on providing food and accommodation, for more than 30 years, and through the floor and that sort of thing, and to employing caring caseworkers Vinnies the two of them would also you’d open the fridge and there’d be supporting people along their do home visits. nothing there. You’d get an insight journey out of homelessness or Home visits are still carried out into what was really going on.” disadvantage. Doreen’s legacy of today by Vinnies volunteers and Doreen has not only spent her life love will be a gift that helps continue members, and offer comfort and helping others, she is now looking to her work well into the future.

If you would like to discuss leaving a gift to Vinnies in your Will, please get in touch with Cherie McKenna for a confidential and commitment-free conversation. Call (02) 8622 0387 or email [email protected]

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‘Include a Charity’ When there’s a will, there’s a way to a charity By Helen Merrick

Writing your will is like fixing a leaky connect with. This can be a charity established platform before mak- tap. It’s something we know we that made a difference in your life ing or revising your will to include a should do, but we don’t always get or one that supported a loved one charity. around to doing it. through a rough time. • If you already have a will, you can With Include a Charity Week hap- Make a list of your favourites have a codicil added about your gift. pening now (7-13 September), it’s a Often, charities have wording around You might consider medical re- good time to think about your will this that you can use. and what you want in it. search, humanitarian work, organisations that work to end homelessness • Speak to loved ones about your While looking after loved ones plans, so they understand and sup- should always be your priority, it’s or help those with disabilities, animal welfare, the environment, the arts or port your charitable goals. This can also worth thinking about the lega- also help avoid any unpleasant sur- cy you might leave by supporting a education. Include a Charity has a list of 80+ charities you can read about prises that result in legal challenges cause you care about. to your will. Many people tell me they think at www.includeacharity.com.au • Decide whether you tell the organ- you must be wealthy to leave a gift in Other helpful tips isation about your gift. It’s helpful for your will, but that’s not true. Wheth- • Ask your chosen charity for infor- them to have this information when er your charitable bequest is big or mation about how they use charita- they’re planning future work and be- small, it doesn’t matter; the organisa- ble bequests. cause they’ll want to thank you. tion you’re gifting to will be delighted • Meet or call their gifts in wills team you want to leave them something. • If you’re worried about being inun- for a confidential discussion about dated with marketing material, ex- How do you go about it? how your gift can help. They’ll explain plain how you want the organisation First, decide what charity (or char- how your gift will be used, and they’ll to communicate with you. Include a ities) you want to support. We always appreciate knowing your intention. Charity supporters must abide by a suggest choosing a cause that you • Get professional advice or use an code of ethical best practice around

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Types of gifts Lisa demonstrates RESIDUAL: a residual legacy is a portion of your estate, or the balance will-power remaining after you provide for loved Lisa Smith was deep into some ones, and any expenses are met. bookkeeping work for her husband’s SPECIFIC AMOUNT OF MONEY carpet cleaning business when a (also called a pecuniary legacy): it young fundraiser from Cerebral Palsy lets you nominate a specific amount Alliance knocked on the door of her of money to leave. Quakers Hill home. SPECIFIC ITEMS OF VALUE: this Surprised that the teenage boy includes property, shares, jewellery was door-knocking when he could or artworks that may be specifically have been spending time with his named in your will and gifted to an friends, she decided to give him a organisation. few minutes to make his pitch. “He told me about his younger WHOLE ESTATE: this is more typical brother who has cerebral palsy. His when a person does not have other beneficiaries. face lit up when he spoke about the supporters and the difference that VITAL INFORMATION it makes to his brother’s life. I was A gift in your will must include the amazed that a teenager was spend- correct legal name of the charity and ing his weekend talking to people its ABN number, or it may go to the like me. But he was doing it for his wrong organisation. It’s also smart brother, and it was that brotherly to consider alternatives in case your bond that hit me,” she says. chosen not for profit should cease That was several years ago, and operating. Lisa has been supporting the Cer- have to help others where you can. WHERE THERE’S A WILL…THERE’S ebral Palsy Alliance with month- The more you can support not just AN ONLINE PLATFORM TOO ly donations ever since. She even the children, but the family, it just Include a Charity is partnering has plans to do so after she’s gone makes it better for everyone.” with Safewill, a reputable online through a gift in her will. Lisa and her husband David re- will writing platform, to offer a 50 Like many people who have cho- cently updated their wills to reflect a per cent discount on will writing sen to leave the organisation a char- change in their family circumstanc- throughout September. For more itable bequest, Lisa has no personal es and decided to leave a portion information, visit includeacharity. connection with cerebral palsy, a of their estate to the Cerebral Palsy com.au physical disability that affects move- Alliance. ment and posture. Currently, 40,000 “Our son Aaron is looked after, people are living with cerebral palsy so a little going elsewhere won’t af- donor communications. in Australia. But her own experiences with fect him. Any gift, large or small, can Sometimes we don’t have much illness (the autoimmune disease sar- make a profound and lasting differ- money to donate during our lifetime, coidosis) has given Lisa, who also ence to people living with a physical but by leaving a gift in your will, you works part-time as a lawyer, an un- disability,” she says. can support organisations long after derstanding of how physical disabil- Lisa was making the comments you’re gone. And that’s an amazing ity can affect an individual and their during Include a Charity Week, a so- legacy. family. cial change movement by 80+ char- Helen Merrick is “Our lives haven’t been easy. But ities to encourage support beyond Director of Include a Charity that strengthens my belief that you one’s lifetime.

GIFT of TIME 2020-2021 The Catholic Weekly 21 GIFT of TIME CHECK LIST It’s a good idea before making an appointment to prepare your will, to take along as many details about yourself as possible for your Solicitor. Additionally write down your decisions as to the disbursement of your estate. Keep this information along with a copy of your will in a safe place.

1. Your full name 14. Medicare card number

2. Your date of birth 15. Private health insurance details

3. Residential address and contact details 16. Centrelink number and pension type

4. Former address 17. Superannuation details

5. Name of Spouse 18. Veterans Affairs number

6. Names of all children 19. Drivers Licence number

7. Date of marriage 20. Passport number and expiry date

8. Emergency contact 21. Name of account and financial advisor

9. Next of kin and phone number 22. Bank account/s details

10. Name/s of people to act as Executor of 23. Location of House Deeds your estate 24. Mortgage details 11. Funeral director

12. Funeral plan if applicable 25. List of other properties

13. Your funeral arrangements Tax File Number 26. Life Insurance details

DISCLAIMER The information contained in this booklet is for information only. You should seek your own independent legal advice at all times.

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When should we Types of Gifts in When there’s a Will write a Will? p4 Wills p5 there’s a way p20

Caritas Australia ��p2-3 P: 1800 024 413 | E: [email protected]

Sydney Archdiocese Development & Fundraising Office �� p6-10 P: 1800 753 959 | E: [email protected]

Campion College �� p12-13 P: (02 9896 9318 | E: [email protected]

Mission without Borders �� p14-15 P: (02) 9674 2022 | E: [email protected]

CatholicCare �� p16-17 P: 13 18 19 | E: catholiccare.org

St Vincent de Paul �� p18-19 P: (02) 8622 0387 | E: [email protected]

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Thank you for considering The Catholic Agency for a gift in your Will. International Aid and For more information please Development contact Caritas Australia’s Gifts in Wills Specialist on 1800 024 413 or email Photo: DRC © Tommy Trenchard Caritas Internationalis [email protected] 24 The Catholic Weekly GIFT of TIME 2020-2021