Donate to make a difference
Support Whiddon to continue improving quality of life for older Australians through innovation, research and new approaches to care.
With a proud award-winning history, we rely on the generous support of our donors to continue innovating in the wellbeing space and improving quality of life for older Australians. There are many ways in which you can support our work and help enrich the lives of current and future generations.
No matter how small or large your gift is, your donation will truly make a difference and help us to fulfil our purpose of delivering care services that enhance wellbeing and quality of life for older Australians.
Support our award-winning animal based programs and pet therapy, exercise and gym, music, choir and social food and cooking club programs.
Help us work with universities and international partners to innovate, trial and research new ways of supporting wellbeing for older people with care needs.
Help ensure that older people with care needs living in remote or disadvantaged communities are able to stay in their communities.
Your donation will go towards the area of greatest need. You can also specify what your donation goes towards.
Whiddon recognises our donors and their generous support in a number of ways, and we’ll discuss a range of options with you to find one that suits your preferences. Our current methods of recognition include: naming new buildings or wings after our benefactors, including plaques recognising donations on buildings or in garden areas, recognition of donations through the media, or adding your name or foundation to our Benefactor Wall.
Your donation will support Whiddon, a not-for-profit organisation, in a number of areas and you are welcome to, if you wish, specify how you would like it to be used. If you choose to make a general donation, your generosity will support: research and innovation to help us participate in research and trials, and develop new award-winning programs to support wellbeing and quality of life for older Australians; support the future leaders of aged care through our education and development programs and help grow our people into aged care leaders of the future; and support our new and existing homes and aged care services to grow and meet the needs of our regional, rural and remote communities.
There are a number of ways in which you can help Whiddon (The Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes of NSW) through a bequest in your will. You can: Give a specific amount of money to The Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes of NSW, nominate a percentage of your estate for The Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes of NSW, leave the residue of your estate to The Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes of NSW, or leave a particular item of value to The Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes of NSW, such as property. It is important that you seek advice from your solicitor when preparing your will. If you have included a bequest to The Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes of NSW in your will, we would be delighted if you would let us know. By making us aware of your intentions, you’ll enable us to plan for the future and give us the opportunity to thank you personally.
If you are considering a bequest to Whiddon (The Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes of NSW), the following wording may be used: I give to The Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes of NSW, Locked Bag 7014, Minto NSW 2566, ABN 49 082 385 091
(insert here either a, b, c, or d) a) The sum of $___ b) ___% of my estate c) ___% residue of my estate d) the residue of my estate
(Insert purpose for the bequest if you would like to specify one) and I direct that the receipt of the Chief Executive Officer of The Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes of NSW or other apparently authorised person of the organisation shall be sufficient discharge to my Executor(s) who is not bound to see to its application.
You are most welcome to specify a purpose for which you would like us to use your Bequest. This may be a specific home, care, equipment, research, or where it is needed most. If you would like more information about leaving a bequest in your will, please contact us on 02 9827 6632.