It is a proud statement of who you are and the world you envision for the future.

Leaving a gift in your Will is a powerful way to say thank you to the wild places that sustained you during life and offer that gift forward to the future.

A Will is a legally binding document that lets you say what you want to happen to your property after you are gone. When creating or updating your Will, provide for your family and friends first and then reflect on whether you can also include a gift to the Wilderness Society.

It can be helpful to discuss your wishes with loved ones, to ensure they understand why your gift is important to you.

Making a Will can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. To find out more about leaving a gift in your Will to the Wilderness Society, you can download our free Wills Guide:

You can also contact us by emailing [email protected] or by filling out the form below.

Writing your Will online is a simple, secure and cost-effective way to take care of loved ones.

We have partnered with Safewill to provide this service for our supporters. Once you have answered the questions and completed the guided process, the Will is reviewed by an affiliated Australian law firm.

Writing your Will online may not be for everyone. We recommend speaking to a legal professional if you have a complete estate or other circumstances.

How can I find a solicitor to help me?

Your state law society will keep a directory and they may be able to refer you. You can also contact your state public trustee. 
 

Can I nominate the Wilderness Society as my executor?

The Wilderness Society is unable to act as an executor. Staff at the Wilderness Society are not trained in legal or estate administration. There is also a risk of perceived conflict of interest. 
 

Can I leave my property or a personal item to the Wilderness Society?

Yes, we welcome specific items of personal property provided we’re given permission to sell the item and use the funds for campaigning to protect wilderness.

If you have something specific you wish to discuss with us, please reach out. We will treat your requests with discretion and privacy.
 

Can I leave a gift to a specific campaign?

Having flexible funds is essential to our ability to respond rapidly to the most pressing environmental crises. Leaving a Gift in Will for the organisation’s general use is most effective as it means that your donation will definitely be used where it’s needed most.

Donating in memory of a loved one 

Sometimes, family and friends wish to celebrate the life of a loved one by making a donation to the Wilderness Society in their memory. To honour a lifelong nature-lover, this can be a wonderful gesture in lieu of flowers. 

Wild Tribute

Use our online tribute platform to create a page for a loved one, so friends and family can honour their memory with a gift to the Wilderness Society.

This platform can be used for donations in memory of a loved one and in lieu of flowers, with the aim of being a user-friendly way to help people with this process. Once you’re registered and set up, you can print the provided QR code or use the page link to share with friends and family. 

Donate by advertising in the death notices 

Many people choose to honour the memory of a loved one in the death notices. If you’d like to use this space to encourage friends and family to make a donation, here is some suggested wording you can use:

In memory of ____________________
Please donate to the Wilderness Society in lieu of flowers on 1800 030 641. 

Requesting donations in your memory 

A gift to nature lasts much longer than the flowers at a funeral—and for many of us, it’s something we’d like at our own funerals. It’s a good idea to state this preference in your Will so that your executor can ensure this wish is met. If you have any questions about bequests or donating money on behalf of loved ones, please don’t hesitate to call our friendly staff on 1800 030 641 or email [email protected].