Leave a Legacy for Wildlife

Have you considered the legacy you’d like to leave behind? By including a gift to the Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital (NRWH) in your Will, you can help ensure a safer, thriving future for our native wildlife. Each bequest, no matter the size, contributes to life-saving care and the conservation of endangered species. Together, we can build a legacy of hope and protection for the animals we cherish.

Unless otherwise specified, your gift will support vital areas such as the treatment and care of sick and injured wildlife, along with research and advocacy to safeguard their habitats.

Koala patient at Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospotal

Why Your Legacy Matters

By leaving a gift in your Will, you can make a lasting difference beyond your lifetime. Your generosity helps to:

  • Provide life-saving treatment for sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife.
  • Support the release of native animals back into their natural habitats.
  • Protect endangered species for future generations.
  • Fund vital research and advocacy to safeguard habitats.
  • Ensure expert native animal veterinary care is always available in the Northern Rivers.

How to Leave a Gift in Your Will

Leaving a bequest to NRWH is simple. You can choose to:

No matter the option you choose, your contribution will help protect the wildlife of the Northern Rivers for years to come.

Tailoring Your Gift

Unless you specify otherwise, your bequest will be directed to the areas of greatest need at the hospital — from patient care and rehabilitation to conservation initiatives and advocacy work. If you would like your gift to support a particular area, we would be honoured to respect your wishes.

Suggested wording for your bequest

To make the process simple, here are two options for wording your bequest:

 

Leaving a percentage of your estate ensures that your gift adjusts with any changes in its size. Alternatively, you may choose to leave a specific dollar amount.

“I give and bequeath (free of all duties) ____% of my estate to Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital Ltd (NRWH) for its general purposes, with the written acknowledgment of Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital Ltd accepted by my executors as a full and complete discharge.”

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A residuary bequest covers any assets not specifically mentioned elsewhere in your Will.

“I give and bequeath (free of all duties) the rest and residue of my estate to Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital Ltd (NRWH) for its general purposes, with the written acknowledgment of Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital Ltd (NRWH) accepted by my executors as a full and complete discharge.”

NRWH Details

ABN: 49 631 104 115
Postal Address: PO Box 5382, East Lismore, NSW 2480, Australia
Registered Address: Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital, 50 Lindendale Road, Wollongbar, NSW 2477

Get in Touch

If you are considering leaving a bequest, we recommend discussing it with your solicitor to ensure your intentions are clear.

For a confidential conversation about how your legacy can help our wildlife, please contact Fundraising Manager Julie Burton at fundraising@nrwh.com.au