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View all programs Your bequest: a legacy that will last a lifetime
Your bequest will change the lives of Australian children in need
After you have taken care of your loved ones, including The Smith Family in your Will can be a simple way to make a lasting difference. Your bequest can make a positive difference for generations of disadvantaged Australian children.
Help young Australians like Tabitha reach their full potential.
Growing up in a single-parent, low-income household, Tabitha faced many barriers to making the most of her education. But despite these obstacles, she remained steadfast in her commitment to succeeding at school to achieve her dreams.
With the support of a generous sponsor through The Smith Family, Tabitha completed her education and earned a diploma. She now runs her own business and is building a positive future for herself and her daughter.
“The Smith Family helped build my confidence through educational, practical, and financial support, and placed me in a better environment to be a part of the next generation of positive change. I believe leaving a gift in your Will is an amazing opportunity to leave a legacy behind for you and your family to contribute to a young child in need” - Tabitha
Education is one of the most powerful change agents, and Tabitha is one of many young Australians who’ve been able to overcome educational inequality. You can help more young Australians like Tabitha unlock their potential by leaving a gift in your Will.
To learn more about The Smith Family, or to order your gifts in Wills Planning Pack, please contact us now.
Contact us Expenditure to administer programs and run the organisation is integral to our sustainability and outcomes.
We make every dollar count
With a bequest to The Smith Family, you’ll know your legacy will have the greatest impact on helping disadvantaged Australian children transform their lives through education.
For over 100 years we’ve been making every dollar count. In the five years to June 2023 72% of donations from our supporters has been spent on our community programs helping Australian children. 28% of our resources has been invested in the vital activities that build our continuing organisational capacity and sustainability.
Gift in Wills stories
Hear how you can help young Australians like Tabitha break the cycle of disadvantage.
What your gift can do
Providing resources and support to help disadvantaged children achieve the required reading standard.
Meet Jon
Jon knew leaving a gift in his Will to The Smith Family would create more possibilities for disadvantaged students.
How to leave a gift in your Will
Step 1. Speak to your family and loved ones
This is a personal decision for you to make, but we recommend letting your family know that you are planning to leave a gift to The Smith Family so they are aware of your decision.
Step 2. Decide what kind of gift to leave
There are three main ways to leave a gift in your Will to The Smith Family.
Residual
You can make a gift of the remainder, or a percentage of the remainder, of your estate once your loved ones and expenses have been taken care of.
Specific
You can make a specific bequest by simply stating the dollar amount in your Will that you wish to leave to The Smith Family.
Asset
You may wish to make a gift of a specific asset, for example real estate, shares or bonds, or an item of particular value.
Step 3. Get the help of a professional solicitor
The Smith Family recommend that you consult a solicitor before writing, or updating your Will.
Step 4. Making your Will
To include your chosen gift to The Smith Family when you write your Will, provide your solicitor with the following wording:
“I ..................bequeath to The Smith Family ABN 28 000 030 179 (insert the percentage or residue of your client’s estate, the amount of money, or the details of assets your client wishes to leave). My bequest is to be used for the general purposes of The Smith Family. I declare that the receipt of the Secretary or other proper officer shall be a complete discharge of my bequest.”
How to inform us of your gift
We would love to know that you have included The Smith Family in your Will. We would like to be able to thank you personally. You can inform us that you have a gift in your Will by contacting our team by email gifts-in-wills@thesmithfamily.com.au or call on 02 9085 7118.
When I was young, I enjoyed studying and wanted more than my circumstances allowed. I’ve been blessed with a full life, and wish to give back, to help other children like myself have educational choice’s and a chance to live their best life. Leaving a bequest to The Smith Family is a great way to support youth education. It’s one way to leave a legacy that shows you care.
