Leave a legacy

Leave a Legacy Through a Gift in Your Will

Include a bequest in your Will and make a lasting impact on mental health care. Your gift will support ongoing psychiatric research and help shape the future of treatment, prevention, and wellbeing.

Why Your Legacy Matters

A gift in your Will is more than a donation—it’s your commitment to making the world a better place. Psychiatrists are uniquely placed to lead improvements in mental health, but research takes time and resources. Grants make this possible, while scholarships nurture great potential and create opportunities for the next generation.

Your Gift, Your Way

Whether through a bequest or a gift during your lifetime, you can:

• Fund research grants to drive better care and treatment.
• Establish scholarships to support emerging psychiatrists.
• Contribute to mental health initiatives in areas that matter most to you.

Make a Lasting Difference

A gift in your Will—or a gift in your life—is a powerful way to give back, create a legacy, and see the impact of your generosity.

How to leave a bequest

Leaving a planned gift is a personal decision. Please contact our team for a confidential discussion about the impact you’d like your gift to have.

1. Decide on your gift 

   After considering your family's and loved ones' needs, think about what you want your legacy to be and if you want your gift to go toward something specific. 
   
   Leaving a planned gift is a very personal decision. Whether you would like to establish a fund in your name, in the name of a loved one, or leave your gift anonymously, we would be pleased to discuss your preferences with you. 
   
   

2. Make or update your Will 

   We recommend seeking legal advice when creating or updating your Will.  
   
   If you need a solicitor, the law society of your state or territory can refer you to one. 
   
   Here is an example of the type of language that may be suitable to give a gift in your Will:  
   
   “I bequeath the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists of 309 La Trobe Street, Melbourne 3000 (ABN 68 000 439 047) the sum of ______________ dollars {or the percentage of the residual estate}, to be applied for purposes that it shall determine, and this bequest will be free from all duties.  
   
   The receipt of this bequest by any authorised officer of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists shall form valid discharge to my executor."
   
   

3. Notify your loved ones 

   Discuss your decision with your family and loved ones, as this will help ensure they understand your reasons for your gifts. 

Contact us

The RANZCP Foundation is grateful to receive bequests for general or special research purposes. 

If you have included a gift in your Will to the RANZCP, or if you are considering including a gift in your Will – you are invited to discuss terms and conditions with the RANZCP Foundation to ensure your proposed gifts will be applied in a way most suited to your wishes. Your privacy will be fully respected, and any information you give us will remain confidential. 

Contact a RANZCP Foundation executive to discuss how we can support you. 

T +61 3 9640 0646             
E foundation@ranzcp.org