Every year the Salvation Army helps Australians in crisis. Demands on our services are still escalating.

We ask people to consider putting the Salvation Army in their Will so that we can continue to provide facilities and services to help people in their time of crisis.

It is vital that all Australians have a Will because without one families may not be protected in the event of a loved one's death.

Research commissioned by The Salvation Army indicates millions of Australians do not have a Will and in fact over one million Australians aged 50+ currently don't have a Will.

Australian cricket legend Justin Langer is supporting The Salvation Army in promoting the message that all Australians need a Will.

In the video clip below Justin Langer talks about the results from the research, why Wills are so important and why you should consider a bequest to The Salvation Army.

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For over a century the Salvos have endeavoured to be there whenever and wherever they are needed most.

When you remember The Salvation Army in your Will, you become a partner in our life-changing work and leave a lasting legacy for future generations.

Bequests are often referred to as "the gift that never stops giving". These gifts are generally used for capital development projects such as aged care facilities and hostels for the homeless.

Our Wills Update newsletter provides an insight into the work of The Salvation Army.

• 2010 Edition 1
• 2009 Edition 2
• 2009 Edition 1
• 2008 Edition 2

This very special group is made up of people who have advised us of their bequest to The Salvation Army.

By their generosity they have shown themselves to be friends of The Salvation Army and we honour them in recognition of their support.

• View our Honoured Friends booklet
• Join Our Honoured Friends

Our booklet Your Will, Your Family and The Salvation Army provides information on the many things to keep in mind when preparing a Will. It also explains how to leave a gift to The Salvation Army.

Our booklet isn't a Will Kit and isn't a substitute for professional legal advice. We always recommend that you speak to a qualified solicitor or legal practitioner to ensure the validity of your Will.

• View or save our free information booklet (1.07mb)
• Contact us to receive a free hard copy.

Confidential Personal Profile Booklet
This free booklet is provided by The Salvation Army as a community service to help you document your affairs and keep them in order giving both you and your family peace of mind. You can record details such as:

• Personal Information
• Bank and Investment details
• Life Insurance and Superannuation
• Medical History
• Personal History
• Personal Property Inventory
• Others

Please contact us for a copy of this brochure.

The Salvation Army recommends that your Will be prepared by a solicitor, trustee company or The Public Trustee. If required we may be able to assist by identifying one of these in your area.

Suggested Bequest Clauses

(Please contact us on 1800 337 082 if a more specific clause is required)

…… to THE SALVATION ARMY (NEW SOUTH WALES/QUEENSLAND*) PROPERTY
TRUST for the general purposes of The Salvation Army

or

…… to THE SALVATION ARMY (NEW SOUTH WALES/QUEENSLAND*) PROPERTY
TRUST for the charitable purposes of The Salvation Army

or

…… to THE SALVATION ARMY (NEW SOUTH WALES/QUEENSLAND*) PROPERTY TRUST and I REQUEST but without creating a binding trust that this bequest be applied to…………… (where the bequest is to be used)

* Delete which ever is inapplicable. (For Australian Capital Territory please use New South Wales)

Receipt Clause

I direct and declare that the receipt of the Financial Secretary of The Salvation Army at the date of my death shall be a full and complete discharge to my Executor.

Executorship Clause

I APPOINT the Financial Secretary of The Salvation Army, Sydney at the date of my death Executor and Trustee of my Will.

All enquiries are treated with the strictest confidence.

Should you require any further information on any aspect of making a Will or including The Salvation Army in your Will, call 1800 337 082 (free call) or contact the State Wills and Bequests Director in your capital city.

NSW

140 Elizabeth Street
Sydney NSW 2000
PO Box A229
Sydney South NSW 1232
Ph. 02 9266 9631
Fax. 02 9266 9805
Email: willsandbequests@aue.salvationarmy.org

QLD

342 Upper Roma Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
GPO Box 1111
Brisbane QLD 4001
Ph. 07 3222 6603
Fax. 07 3229 6996
Email: willsandbequestsSQLD@aue.salvationarmy.org

ACT

2-4 Brisbane Avenue,
Barton ACT 2600
GPO Box 304
Canberra ACT 2601
Ph. 02 6270 3107
Fax. 02 6273 2973
Email: willsandbequests@aue.salvationarmy.org

ALL OTHER STATES - are serviced by the Australia Southern Territory.