Help shape the future
Gifts in Wills have transformed the lives of students, helped researchers tackle some of the world’s most challenging problems and enriched cultural collections – all for the benefit of future generations. Wherever you choose to direct your gift, a donation in your Will can make a lasting difference by inspiring and nurturing the best and brightest minds. A gift in your Will can form part of your legacy, reflecting who you are and what you value most about the pursuit of knowledge.
Contact the Gifts in Wills team
How to include a gift in your Will
An up-to-date Will enables you to provide for your loved ones and the causes you care about most. You may choose to leave a portion of your estate, or a specific sum to support an area you are most passionate about. Learn about how you can make an impact with different types of gifts and see examples of suggested wording for Wills clauses. Our team is happy to discuss your wishes with you.
Contact the Gifts in Wills team
We are here to answer your questions and provide information on Wills and estate planning, impactful areas you can support and other opportunities. We can provide a suggested Will clause to share with your lawyer on request. For a confidential discussion about your gift in Will plans, please contact a member of the Gifts in Wills team.
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Estates Coordinator
Email: bequests-office@unimelb.edu.au
For assistance with realised bequests and Estate Administration, please contact our Estates Coordinator, Elizabeth. She works with solicitors and executors, and the University's teams and faculties to honour the wishes of our supporters and help fulfill their legacy.
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Phone: +61 3 9035 3489
Email: bequests-office@unimelb.edu.au
The Heritage Society
The Heritage Society recognises and celebrates the generosity and vision of alumni and friends who have pledged to support the University of Melbourne through a gift in their Will. This special and ever-growing group of supporters meet throughout the year to celebrate their commitment and engage with the life of the University.
Stories of legacy and impact
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Legacy empowers the next generation of scholars
Nurse and midwife Kathleen Mary Kehoe was passionate about caring for mothers and babies. Now, her visionary gift in Will is creating a brighter future for 14 new Narrm Scholars.
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Louise Hanson Dyer: A life and legacy of uplifting artists
Louise’s life was characterised by generosity. Today, her gift in Will to the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music supports research, enriches student experience, and inspires excellence.
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A legacy of languages
Major bequest empowers Indigenous communities to record their languages – and knowledge – through the power of just 50 words.
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Connecting passion with purpose for a brighter future
How Dr Peter Yeung and Dr Judy Yeung’s first-hand experience as scholarship recipients in the 1960s has inspired support today, and into the future through gifts in their Wills.
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A lasting affinity with the University
Following her lifelong career at the Baillieu Library, Ms Mary Lugton’s legacy is now supporting many multi-disciplinary research projects into the future.
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Rowing, residency and a life of purpose
Deeply connected to Trinity College and the Melbourne University Boat Club, Dr Michael ‘Taffy’ Jones AM PSM (MBBS 1963) is remembered for a life of service and a bequest that continues to support students and rowing.
Connect with your community
Stay in the know and read inspiring stories from University students, researchers and more. Find out about more ways to give including giving to cancer research, science and other fields to support university research.
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Stories of impact
Read more stories of how your generosity has opened doors for students and funded research that improves lives now and into the future.
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Ways to give
Whether you’d like to make a one-off gift or explore other meaningful options like leaving a gift in your Will, there are plenty of ways you can give to the University for a brighter future.
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News and events
Stay connected with your passionate University community through thought-provoking public lectures, events celebrating our donor community or expert commentary on global issues.
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