Bequests & Donations
Make a donation
Making a donation is easy and donors often tell us the sense of pride they feel in doing so. We are grateful to receive donations of any size, which can be made using any of these methods:
Phone
To donate over the phone, simply call:
07 4963 2999
Mail
Donations by cheque can be posted to:
15 McIntyre Street, Mackay, QLD 4740
Leave a Bequest
Online
Make an online donation in a simple and hassle-free way
Leaving a bequest to a not-for-profit organisation is one of the most generous decisions you can make in your lifetime. It offers you the opportunity to keep supporting issues that you believe are important to the aged care community.
There are a variety of ways to leave a bequest in your Will to Good Shepherd Lodge Ltd.
We recommend you consult a legal advisor, such as a solicitor, or utilise a digital Will service such as Willed to ensure your Will is valid according to the laws in your State or Territory (please refer to the section below for more details).
Every bequest creates a legacy that will help the aged care service improve residential care and create long-term change in aged care residents’ lives and the lives of their family. A gift is a financial donation that you intend to make after your death.
Although there are different types of bequests, they all effectively refer to the concept of a legacy gift. Any size of bequest — or legacy gift — is an incredible way to change someone’s life for the better. A bequest can involve a particular dollar amount, a specific item, or a percentage of your estate (a term which refers to your total assets).
Before you start to think about the type of bequest that best suits you, it’s important to consider your wishes. What is important to you? How would you like to be remembered? Is there a special way to honour your legacy, or support something that has been meaningful throughout your life? We’re committed to honouring your wishes in a way that reflects your life story.
Gifts in Wills have left an important legacy at Good Shepherd Ltd. They have allowed us to refurbish our nursing homes, create engaged and connected communities and plan for our future.
If you would like to learn more about leaving a gift in your Will, or if you are a solicitor or trustee preparing a Will, please contact our CFO
You can also download a copy of our bequest’s brochure below.
How to word a Bequest in your Will
Bequest Clause
I bequest to Good Shepherd Limited (ABN 99062125034) of 15 McIntyre Street East Mackay 4740 in relation to Good Shepherd Lodge located at 15 McIntyre Street, East Mackay 4740 or Kerrisdale Gardens 35 Norwood Parade Beaconsfield 4740, free of all duties
[the sum of $_______________] [and]
[the residue of my estate] [and]
[_______________% of my residuary estate] [and]
[all of my shares and interest in the property known as _______________[address], to be used and applied for the general purposes of the Facility and I declare that the receipt of the Chief Executive Officer or other authorised officer will be sufficient discharge to the executors of my estate.
[In the event that any of my nominated beneficiaries should predecease me then their bequest shall not fail but I give and bequeath the share of my deceased beneficiary to Good Shepherd Lodge Limited to be used for and applied for the general purposes of the Facility and I declare that the receipt of the Chief Executive Officer or other authorised officer will be sufficient discharge to the executors of my estate]
