Leaving a gift in your Will to St John Ambulance Australia (NSW) will ensure the valuable frontline work of our charity continues to equip and enable the health care leaders of the future.
A gift in your Will to St John Ambulance (NSW) can save someone's life.
A gift in your Will is a special contribution that will make a positive and lasting impact on generations to come. By supporting St John Ambulance you will be helping to ensure accessible first aid services and medical health care is readily available in your community, when and where it is needed most.
Since 1883, St John Ambulance has been here for you.
During the nineteenth century revolution there were many dangerous workplaces. Conditions and machinery were hazardous and workers were exhausted by long hours. Accidents were frequent but workers rarely saw a doctor in time. Death or disability from untreated injuries was common. The founding members of St John wanted to find a way to help. They decided to train ordinary people in first aid so accident victims could be treated quickly and on the spot. Out of this, in 1877, the modern organisation St John Ambulance was established. In 1883, St John Ambulance was established in Australia, with associations set up in each state and territory.
Today you will find us on the side of a sporting match, at local events, music and cultural festivals, and at major events such as the City2Surf and The Royal Easter Show. We also provide frontline community support in evacuation centres during bushfires and floods, and during the COVID-19 pandemic have supported community testing in over fifty town centres across the state.
When someone is experiencing an unexpected medical illness or incident during a public event or local disaster, St John Ambulance is there to provide crucial first aid to them and to you, and your family.
Why St John Ambulance (NSW) needs your support
Over the years, many Australians have chosen to give a generous gift in their Will to support the frontline work of St John Ambulance (NSW). Their gifts have helped to provide much needed medical equipment and supplies to our remote and regional divisions.
Vehicles and Equipment: The cost to supply a new St John Ambulance community vehicle with essential medical equipment is over $100,000. Each vehicle is needed to transfer patients, store equipment and train and equip our volunteers in the life-saving work of first aid.
First Aid in Schools: For more than five years, St John Ambulance has provided a free First Aid in Schools program to ensure students can gain the skills they need to respond to an incident or injury. For many young people learning these skills has given them the confidence to dial 000 and to know how to respond until help arrives. We continue to receive testimonials from teachers and students outlining the value of this community centred program.
St John Cadets and Juniors: Each year, St John trains hundreds of young people via our Cadets and Juniors programs. Young people receive badges in recognition of the skills they achieve and community service they contribute. Many of these young people aspire to hold careers as future health care leaders.
Every gift from a Will is greatly valued by St John Ambulance (NSW) and it will help save lives. No matter what the amount, every dollar you give to St John Ambulance will be fully invested back into providing community medical assistance to help those who need it most.
Have you ever wondered how a special connection with St John Ambulance can help to transform someone’s life?
When I was nineteen, I was driving in the car with my mother when I saw a group of people standing around in a car park crying. I asked my mother to stop and I leapt out to find them crouching around a seven year old girl who had just been struck b a hit-and-run vehicle. Immediately my St John first aid training came to the fore and I was able to manage the situation and administer CPR until help arrived. Fortunately the little girl lived. This moment has stayed with me. Afterward I had to reflect and I realised that it was a team effort. My trainers, the St John team and the donors who had helped to supply our services - together we had call contributed to saving a child's life.
- Faifield St. John Member
How to leave a gift to St John Ambulance (NSW)
Leaving a gift in your Will to St John Ambulance (NSW) will ensure that lives can be saved.
If you have any questions or would like to find out more about leaving a gift in your Will to St John Ambulance (NSW), please request an information pack or contact Tara Cheesman on 02 9745 8805 or email tara.cheesman@stjohnnsw.com.au
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The correct wording for leaving a gift to St John Ambulance (NSW)
It is important to use the correct wording to ensure that your gift is received by St John Ambulance Australia (NSW).
Here, you will find the correct wording to use in your Will.
I give to ST JOHN AMBULANCE AUSTRALIA (NSW) ABN 84 001 738 370, free of all duties and testamentary expenses for its general purposes,
The whole or (X%) the residue of my Estate; OR
The sum of $; OR
(details of specific assets e.g. shares, life insurance policy, real estate and objects)
and I direct that the receipt of that organisation shall be sufficient discharge to my executors for this bequest.
Types of gifts and special ways to commemorate
Pecuniary You can choose to give a specific amount of money in your Will. You may consider including an adjustment to account for inflation.
Percentage You can choose to leave a percentage of the residue of your estate or a percentage of your entire estate.
Asset You may choose to include real estate, shares, bonds or other articles of value.
Gifts of Remembrance We invite you to speak with us regarding the inclusion of naming rights for a special community St John Ambulance vehicle in your Will.
St John Ambulance also has a dedicated garden of remembrance in our Blue Mountains facilities. We are able to plant a tree or include a plaque in commemoration.
How to inform us of your gift
We would love to know that you have included St John Ambulance Australia (N.S.W) in your Will. This ensures we have the opportunity to discuss any wishes you may have.
We would also like to be able to thank you personally and invite you to join our Bequest Circle. You can inform us that you have left a gift in your Will by calling Tara Cheesman on 02 9745 8805 or email tara.cheesman@stjohnnsw.com.au
St John’s Bequest Circle
We value the contributions of all our donors and seek to remember and recognise their contributions in such a way that it inspires others.
By planning to make a gift in your Will to St John Ambulance (NSW), you will be invited to join our Bequest Circle. This group is dedicated to learning more about the history and impact of the work of our service throughout the years and meeting likeminded people. Joining this group is voluntary.
St John’s Bequest Gift Charter
We acknowledge the significance of your wish to benefit St John Ambulance Australia (NSW) as part of your last Will & Testament.
We understand and appreciate that your loved ones come first, and we encourage you to discuss your intention with them before finalising your Will.
We would like to know that you have included St John Ambulance (NSW) in your Will, so that we can ensure your gift is used to fulfil your intention. Understandably, we respect that you may not wish to disclose your decision.
We will always respect your privacy. Any information you give us regarding your Will shall be held in strict confidence and shall not be publicly disclosed during your lifetime without your expressed permission.
We will handle your gift with care and respect. We promise that we will use it wisely and cost effectively so that it has the greatest impact on the frontline when our members are treating those experiencing hardship, illness or injury – anything from a twisted ankle to a cardiac arrest.
