Bequests

Planting seeds for tomorrow’s dreams

While there is truly no gift greater than our own caring presence, often one of the greatest contributions we can make to our families and our community comes after our own passing.

For those with children and loved ones within the OAK Tasmania community, and for those who share our long term vision for the inspired care of all Tasmanians with disabilities, one way of giving beyond what may be possible during your life is to remember the mission of OAK Tasmania in your Will.

Necessity… the Mother of Opportunity

Because Tasmania (together with South Australia) has the equal highest rate of disability in Australia (more than 117,000 people), we know we have a big job to do… and we know that we cannot do it alone.

But by generating over half of our own turnover on an annual basis through various OAK Tasmania-based initiatives (reducing the reliance on governments, foundations and grants), we have a growing capacity to channel bequests directly into the greater OAK Tasmania vision… to expand, enrich and begin new programs, to fund new buildings and capital purchases and to buy assistive technology to support those in our care.

Whatever has brought you into our community, if you are genuine in your commitment to serving the needs and higher potential of Tasmanians living with disability, we invite you to contribute to the dedicated efforts of OAK Tasmania in the form of a bequest, as a doorway to carry your own support to a whole new level.

How Do I Make a Bequest?

The very best way to ensure that your assets pass to the people and organisations you want to receive them, is to have your intentions clearly stated in your Will.  If you wish to include OAK Tasmania in your will, your lawyer will best advise you of the specific wording to use so that your wishes are accurately carried out on all levels.

Bequeathing money, property or other gifts (large or small) to Oak Tasmania in your Will, enables you to make a very real and transformative contribution to the lives of individuals, families and OAK Tasmania as a whole for years and generations to come.   And if you have a child or loved one currently within our care, leaving a bequest will allow us to continue caring for them in the way they have been used to for many years.

The Seed of Future Dreams…

Because of OAK Tasmania’s unique, growing service and business model, each bequest – in whatever form  – is like planting a seed into fertile soil, where it will germinate and blossom into a great garden… feeding the dreams and needs of many.