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Your donation helps make a positive difference to the lives and futures of autistic people and their families in Victoria.
About Mansfield Autism
Mansfield Autism Statewide Services has over 50 years’ experience in providing services for families living with autism and a remarkable track record of excellence, Founded by Dr. Joan Curtis, Mansfield Autism was established to address the lack of services available in rural Victoria, driven by a belief that “the child’s family are their most important teachers, and we aim to give them the understanding, the confidence and the determination necessary for the successful parenting of their child – ‘that is our goal, and nothing less is enough.’
Make a donation
Your donation will help us offer more services to more families. Your support, no matter how small, will make a difference.
Online donations over $2 are fully tax deductible and will be used to support autistic people and their families.
You may give a one-off donation, or regular, scheduled gifts.
We deeply appreciate your contribution.
Leave a gift in your will
A gift for future generations of autistic children.
Leaving a gift in your will is one of the most important and generous decisions you can make in your lifetime. We would be delighted to discuss your gift and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of autistic children for years to come. Gifts in wills helps us continue to support autistic children and their families with tailored services that can change their lives.
How to leave a gift in your will to Mansfield Autism Statewide Services
We gratefully receive any gift left to us. You might:
Give a residual gift – the remainder of your estate is gifted after all your specific gifts have been distributed and debts paid. Residual gifts retain their value over time (unlike a specific cash gift that can reduce in value with inflation).
Give a pecuniary gift – a specific sum of money.
Give a percentage of your estate – no matter the value of your final estate, the proportion you intended for Mansfield Autism will remain the same.
Give a specific gift – a very specific item, such as a vehicle, property or other personal effect.
Suggested Wills Wording
I give and bequeath to Mansfield Autism Statewide Services (ABN 14006171580) (the whole of my estate) or (% of my estate) or (residue of my estate) or (the sum of $) or () detail the assets you wish to give. Free of all duties and tax, and that it may be applied for:
A. The general purposes of Mansfield Autism in such a manner as the CEO or Board may determine.
OR
B. The support of program, purpose or specific area, namely: ______. If this program ceases to exist or does not require ongoing funding, then it is to be used for general purposes.
I declare that the receipt of the CEO or other authorised person of Mansfield Autism Statewide Services will be sufficient discharge for my trustees.
Gathered Here
We have partnered with Gathered Here (click here to visit their website), a free will-writing service. Gathered Here offer a simple online guide to writing wills and is trusted by many not for profit organisations.
Note: Mansfield Autism Statewide Services does not provide legal advice. Any referral to an Online Will provider does not constitute legal advice, or an endorsement that an Online Will is suitable for your needs. Individuals using Online Wills should seek legal advice before making any changes or updates to their Wills.
Please let us know
When you include a gift in your Will to Mansfield Autism Statewide Services, please let us know, so we can thank you.
We will include you in our future plans and you will be given invitations to tour our Centre of Excellence in Mansfield so you can see first-hand the difference your support will make.
For a confidential conversation, please ring Penny Reiners, Philanthropy Manager on 0437 939 349 or email pennyr@autismmansfield.org.au