Leave a gift in your will

Leaving a gift in your will to Djirra is a powerful way to create a lasting legacy of safety, strength and self-determination for Aboriginal women and their children.

It is an act of trust in Aboriginal-led solutions and a commitment to a future where women are supported to heal, thrive and remain connected to culture, family and community.

A bequest of any size helps ensure Djirra can continue to provide holistic, culturally safe and specialist family violence services across Victoria - now and for generations to come.

Your legacy supports long-term change by strengthening Aboriginal women’s leadership, protecting children, and breaking cycles of harm through prevention, early intervention and advocacy.

By leaving a gift in your will, you become part of Djirra’s story.

You help secure our independence, sustain our services, and uphold the right of Aboriginal women to live free from violence, with dignity and hope for the future.

Thank you for considering this deeply generous and enduring gift to Djirra.

Steps to leaving a gift in your will

1. Discuss with loved ones

Discuss your decision with your family and loved ones. This will ensure they understand and support your reasons for choosing to help Djirra in such a powerful and meaningful way.

2. Connect with the Fundraising and Philanthropy team at Djirra

Contact us on donations@djirra.org.au. We can help you to create the biggest impact with your gift.

3. Choose your gift

There are many ways to leave a gift in your will, including:

  • Residuary: The remainder of an estate after specific gifts have been disbursed.
  • Percentage-based bequest: A percentage of either the residue or the entire estate.
  • Pecuniary gift: A specific gift of cash
  • Specific asset: Real estate, shares or bonds

3. Create your will

Meet with your legal advisor or solicitor to ensure your wishes are honored.

Include the suggested wording into your will:

“I give, free of all duties or taxes, [the sum of $____ or ____% or the rest and residue] of my estate to Djirra – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation Family Violence and Legal Services (Victoria), ABN 47 125 370 108, for its general purposes’.’

The receipt of an authorised officer will be deemed proof of payment.

We have partnered with Gathered Here, Australia’s most-trusted end-of-life services site, to offer our supporters a free online will. In just 10 minutes, you can make important preparations for your family and pledge a meaningful gift to a cause you care about. Click here to write your free will today.

Get in touch

Contact us to let us know you have left a gift to Djirra, and confirm you would like to be kept up to date with Djirra's activities, including receiving invitations to special events.

We would love to be able to thank you for your support. Please email us on donations@djirra.org.au.