Leave a Bequest

A bequest to St Vincentʼs Foundation is more than just a donation- it is a lasting legacy for future patients, residents and healthcare workers.

Your support ensures that we can continue to deliver exceptional care, fund state-of-the-art medical equipment and advance groundbreaking research for years to come. 

By including St Vincent’s in your will, you will leave a legacy of compassion and demonstrate your commitment to improving our community.

Types of Bequest

There are many different methods in which you can leave a bequest.

Residual Gift

A reminder of your estate can be gifted as a percentage, or all residual estate can be gifted.

Percentage Gift

Select a percentage of your estate.

Pecuniary Gift

This is where you leave a dollar amount when drafting your Will.

Specific Gift

You can leave a specific gift, such as property, shares, jewellery, artwork, superannuation, or an insurance policy.

Steps To Making A Bequest

We are always grateful to donors who leave a gift in their Will to St Vincentʼs Queensland Foundation. Here are some steps you can follow when making a bequest

1.

Discuss

Firstly, it’s important to discuss your intentions or decisions with your loved ones because their input is valuable.

2.

Gifting

As part of your Will, you can leave a bequest to a specific hospital, aged care facility, or an untied one. This will enable us to prioritise your gift so it can help those in greatest need.

3.

Suggested Bequest Wording

Refer to the options below for selected suggested wording of a bequest.

4.

Seek Advice from A Solicitor

 It is best practice to seek the advice of a solicitor or legal adviser when preparing your Will. They can assist you in leaving a bequest.

St Vincentʼs Private Hospitals

Suggested Bequest Wording

This document contains suggestions to help you write or amend your will for Private Hospitals

St Vincentʼs Care Services

Suggested Bequest Wording

This document contains suggestions to help you write or amend your will for Care Services

St Vincentʼs Queensland Foundation

Suggested Bequest Wording

This document contains suggestions to help you write or amend your will for St Vincent’s Queensland Foundation

Leave a Legacy of Care and Impact

St Vincent’s Foundation Queensland invites you to write your Will for free – it only takes 10 minutes

Make A Donation

St Vincentʼs Private Hospital Brisbane

Offering palliative care, pain medicine services, and rehabilitation programs.

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St Vincentʼs Care 

Delivering residential care, respite care, and dementia-specific services in Queensland.

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St Vincentʼs Private Hospital Toowoomba

The region’s largest private hospital serves the Darling Downs with a range of health services.

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St Vincentʼs Private Hospital Northside

Providing comprehensive oncology, orthopaedics, and cardiology services.

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Get involved

Your Generous Support Goes A Long Way

There are many ways in which you can contribute to the vital work of St Vincent’s Health Queensland, including:

  • Sharing your story
  • Host a fundraising event
  • Volunteer
  • Donate
  • Leave a gift in your will

Silly in Pink for a Serious Cause

On Saturday, October 4th, the Chermside community came together to celebrate the 2025 Pink Day Charity Fundraiser in support of St Vincent’s Foundation Queensland.