Download our gifts in Wills brochure to find out more about how you can make an impact by leaving a gift in your Will.
Thank you for thinking of us.
When Cerebral Palsy Alliance’s Research Foundation was established in 2005 thanks to a generous Gift in Will, the number of children born with cerebral palsy across Australia was around 1 in 400.
Our CP Register Report published in 2023 details the current rate at around 1 in 700 children, a drop of 40%.
Thanks to research, the severity of cerebral palsy in Australian children has dropped. Now 2 out of 3 children living with cerebral palsy can walk without assistive equipment and more than half do not have an intellectual disability.
Cerebral Palsy Alliance is working hard to make changes through research, advocacy, intervention and assistive technology innovation. You can help us.
Leaving a gift in your Will helps to provide a world of opportunity for people with cerebral palsy and similar disabilities, and their families.
Download our gifts in Wills brochure to find out more about how you can make an impact by leaving a gift in your Will.
Thank you for thinking of us.
As many of our wonderful supporters use the new year as a reason to revisit their finances and other life admin, we are delighted to offer you a Free online Will with these prominent online providers during the full month of January:
Whilst it is completely your choice as to whether you include a gift to Cerebral Palsy Alliance, such a transformative gift can open a world of opportunities for people with cerebral palsy and similar disabilities. Terms: Refer to the Terms and conditions on the website.
Rob White, CEO
“This is Ethan, my beautiful son, who sadly lost his life at just 6 years of age. A donation in your Will can help fund crucial therapy and ground-breaking research, which one day can prevent children like Ethan from being born with cerebral palsy.“
Shannon Clough, Mother of Ethan
“We cannot begin to imagine the possibilities that technology will provide for people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
You may be wondering, what is the legacy I will leave behind? Will my gift still be relevant in fifty years? By joining me to continue to champion the use of technology for people with CP, I’m excited to see the progress we’ll make. You can give a hand to the future with a gift in your Will.”
Liz Nade, consultant for Assistive Technology at Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Early diagnosis and intervention can be life changing, Without early intervention Anika’s whole life would be different.
Marelle Thornton, former president of CPA, supporter, donor and mother to Katie reflects on our progress since 1945.
When you generously leave a gift in your Will, your legacy will be helping to provide life-changing services for people living with cerebral palsy. You can see some of these important services in action at our Allambie site.
We recommend that you speak with a solicitor or trustee to ensure that your wishes are properly expressed. The suggested legal wording to use in your Will is as follows:
“I give to Cerebral Palsy Alliance (ABN 45 000 062 288)
(a) All of my residuary estate OR
(b) [x] percentage of my residuary estate OR
(c) The sum of $____________ OR
(d) List asset or assets
… to be used for the general purposes of Cerebral Palsy Alliance (ABN:45 000 062 288) and I DIRECT that the receipt of the public officer or other proper person for the time being of this organisation shall be a full and sufficient discharge to my trustee for the payment of such benefit.”
Name – Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Address – PO Box 171, Forestville, NSW, 2087
Phone – 02 9975 8000
If you’d prefer to support research, simply substitute “The Research Foundation of Cerebral Palsy Alliance”. The ABN remains the same.
Information to assist Executors or solicitors for estates for Cerebral Palsy Alliance
If you’re already thinking about your personal legacy, and the possibility of including Cerebral Palsy Alliance in your Will, we can’t thank you enough for considering us.
Naturally, looking after your family and friends comes first. All we ask is that after remembering them, you consider leaving a gift in your Will to Cerebral Palsy Alliance.
Most gifts in Wills – or bequests – are made by ordinary, hard-working people who want to make a positive difference to their community.
Thank you for considering a bequest and for sharing our vision a world of opportunity for people with cerebral palsy and similar disabilities, and their families.
Rob White, CEO
A gift in your Will is the ultimate gift you can give to children, adults and families who live with cerebral palsy and similar disabilities, and to future generations.
By leaving a gift in your Will to CPA, you’ll be improving people’s lives, helping them live to their fullest potential and achieve goals they never thought possible.
A bequest dedicated to cerebral palsy research will support prevention and treatment, through translating evidence-based interventions into practice and ultimately, support the search for a cure for cerebral palsy.
We are a trustworthy charity with a rich history. A charity that – with your support – will continue well into the future. Learn more about us in our Annual Reports and Our History.
There are a few different ways you can include a gift in your Will, but we recommend a residual bequest – a percentage of whatever is left of your estate after all other gifts to family and friends, taxes and debts have been paid. This ‘residual’ can then be allocated as a bequest to Cerebral Palsy Alliance.
If you would like assistance with planning your gift, our friendly Relationship Manager is available to help.
Carol O’Carroll 02 9975 8955 | carol.ocarroll@cerebralpalsy.org.au
Making the decision to leave a gift in your Will to help transform the lives of babies, children and adults living with cerebral palsy is an important one, so we make the following promises
Online Wills are a simple and affordable option for people who want to take control of their own document, have a simple Will, or who may not be able to access a solicitor.
Here are three providers who may be able to assist.
Please note that any referral to an online Will provider does not constitute legal advice, or an endorsement that an online Will is suitable for your individual needs. Individuals using an online Will should seek legal advice before making any changes or updates to their Will.
When you leave a gift in your Will to Cerebral Palsy Alliance, you will become part of a very special group called the Circle of Hands as a heartfelt thank you.
As a member of the Circle of Hands, we will invite you to special events with interesting speakers. You’ll meet like-minded people who share your generosity, and learn about world-class therapies and research, made possible by your support.
You will also receive a unique artwork created by one of the artists who takes part in our Arts Workshop. Here you can see Virginia Redenbach creating one of these special pieces.
Come along to one of our morning tea events to hear updates on exciting research and technology projects, listen to inspirational stories and learn more about how your support directly helps people living with cerebral palsy.
Look out for an event near you soon – we would love to meet you!
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Include a Charity coalition
Cerebral Palsy Alliance is proud to be part of Include a Charity — a coalition of more than 100 Australian charities whose goal is to encourage more people to leave a gift to a charity in their Will.
Include a Charity Week each September raises the profile of charitable gifts in Wills and the incredible good that happens when you make a bequest.
