Your gift in your Will can ensure there’s always a way forward
Your values can live on, helping Australians create brighter futures.
You can be their safety net
Every night more than 122,000 Australians are homeless. Homelessness is not a choice. It is driven by family violence, economic hardship and mental health struggles.
Through a gift in your Will, you can help provide safety, dignity and stability. Your legacy ensures people find the support they need to rebuild their lives and create brighter futures.
Your legacy keeps hope alive for the next generation
With a gift in your Will, your life story can help write new chapters for others. You can be sure that people in need will always have somewhere to turn and the chance for change.
Even a small percentage of your estate can provide lasting compassion and practical help in the community.
See how your gift helps
Your gift ensures that whenever someone faces homelessness, disadvantage, or mental health challenges, Mission Australia can be there to help. Together, we can create lasting change for families and communities. Here’s how Gifts in Wills help Australians every year:
25%
of Mission Australia’s fundraising comes from people including gifts in their Wills.
85.9%
Of income went directly into delivering community services and housing in the Financial Year 2024-25.
141,552
People supported across Australia through Mission Australia services.
Whether you’re ready to write your Will today, or just want to learn more, here are some simple ways to get started
Your guide to gifts in Wills
Information about how to make a gift in your Will, including Will wording and how your gift makes a difference.
Write your Will for free online
Partnering with EveryWill, you can write your Will online and create a life‑changing legacy in 10 minutes.
Update or write your Will
Your solicitor can include a gift to Mission Australia with your instructions, our ABN, and registered name.
For solicitors and executors
Information and guidance for legal professionals and executors involved in writing or managing a Will.
FAQs - Your questions answered
A Will is one of the most important personal documents you will prepare. It allows you to express exactly how you want to provide for your loved ones and support cherished causes on your passing.
Having an up-to-date Will gives you peace of mind. It relieves your loved ones from unnecessary costs and additional stress during difficult times.
Without a Will, your assets are distributed using a legal formula which may not be in line with your wishes.
We recommend speaking with your solicitor. Seeking their advice helps ensure your Will is valid and reflects your wishes.
If your Will doesn’t involve a complex estate, you may wish to consider using an online Will writing platform such as EveryWill.
Your solicitor can help you include a gift to Mission Australia in your Will. They only need your instructions, our ABN (15 000 002 522) and our registered name (Mission Australia).
If your affairs are relatively straightforward, you can also write your Will online using EveryWill.
You can also speak to our Gifts in Wills team. We are happy to answer any questions you might have.
Most of our supporters choose to leave a ‘residual’ gift, which is a share of your estate after loved ones have been taken care of.
This gift is automatically adjusted for inflation, so it holds its value over time. It’s also the most flexible way to give, as it doesn’t require updates to account for changes to your total assets.
Your solicitor will be able to help you write your Will. We don’t stipulate exact wording, but below are some examples:
Residual Gift
I give ________% of the residue of my Estate to Mission Australia – (ABN 15 000 002 522) for its general purposes, free of all duties and declare that the receipt of an executive officer at the time, shall be sufficient discharge of my executor’s duty.
Pecuniary Gift
I give $_________ to Mission Australia – (ABN 15 000 002 522) for its general purposes, free of all duties and declare that the receipt of an executive officer at the time shall be sufficient discharge of my executor’s duty.
Your Will is personal, and we respect if you wish to keep your gift private.
However, we would love to thank you personally and ensure you receive special updates on topics important to you and the impact of your giving.
The Gifts in Wills team would be happy to hear from you. Please email us at giftsinwills@missionaustralia.com.au or call us:
Gift Planning Advisors
- Lisa Gledhill 0439 403 267
- Maria Natera 0448 523 318
Estate Coordinator
- Ashlee Ralla 02 9217 1064
