Bequests

Leave a Lasting Legacy: Invest in Arthritis Research Through Your Will

A bequest to Arthritis Australia is a powerful way to create lasting change for nearly four million Australians living with arthritis. By including Arthritis Australia in your Will, you are directly investing in research that seeks better treatments, improved quality of life, and ultimately, a cure for this painful and disabling condition.

Why Support Arthritis Research?

  • Arthritis is the leading cause of chronic pain and the second most common cause of disability in Australia, affecting people of all ages-including children.
  • Research funded by Arthritis Australia has already led to breakthroughs, such as – Despite its impact, arthritis research is critically underfunded compared to other major diseases.

How Your Bequest Fuels Progress.
Your gift will help fund: 

Innovative research projects and clinical trials.

Consumer-driven research that addresses the real needs of people living with arthritis

Creating research based information resources for people living with or caring for people living with Arthritis to support their journey

How to Leave a Bequest for Research
There are several ways to include Arthritis Australia in your Will:

Leave a specific sum or asset: (When you would like to leave a specific sum of money to Arthritis Australia)
I give and bequeath to the Arthritis Foundation of Australia ABN 67 002 598 594 – trading as Arthritis Australia, in aid of that Foundation the sum of $______ __ for which the receipt of the Treasurer or other officer shall be sufficient discharge to my Executor for the Bequest.

Bequeath the residue of your estate after other gifts:
(When there are leftover funds, after you have left specific items to certain people)

I bequeath to the Arthritis Foundation of Australia ABN 67 002 598 594 – trading as Arthritis Australia, in aid of that Foundation, the rest and residue of my Estate, for which the receipt of the Treasurer or other officer shall be sufficient discharge.

Add a codicil (amendment) to your existing Will:
If you have already made your Will, but would like to alter it slightly, you may like to add a codicil.

This is an amendment to your Will, which may set out your instructions for a bequest to the Arthritis Foundation of Australia ABN 67 002 598 594 – trading as Arthritis Australia.


Contact Us: 
For confidential information or suggested wording for your Will, please contact Arthritis Australia at (02) 9518 4441 or info@arthritisaustralia.com.au.
By remembering Arthritis Australia in your Will, you help accelerate medical breakthroughs and bring hope to millions. Would you like more information on how your bequest can make a difference?