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Making a bequest. A gift that can change lives.
North Fitzroy, RUSHALL PARK
The Old Colonists’ Association of Victoria was formed in 1869 by a group of prominent Melbourne leaders to care for aged and needy Victorians.
OuR HiStoRy
The association’s first village was established in Rushall Crescent, North Fitzroy, after the Government gifted an acreage of land.
George Selth Coppin was the main instigator behind the Old Colonists’ Association of Victoria. His extraordinary talent at encouraging ‘established’ Colonists to fund the building of cottages for those in need laid the foundations of the association it is today, continuing to benefit people in need.
Today, almost 150 years on, the Old Colonists’ Association of Victoria continues this tradition of supporting and providing best practice care and support to older Victorians in need, although now the concept of ‘need’ has broadened to include physical, financial, security and social.
Our viSion
To be the benchmark provider of affordable, independent community living for older Victorians.
Our miSSion
The Old Colonists’ Association of Victoria is a charity serving older Victorians needing affordable, safe and dignified independent community living, together with appropriate and practicable continuing care.
Our vALUeS
• Safety • Dignity • Openness • Responsibility • Continual improvement • Affordability
Berwick, BRAeSide PARK
Euroa, CURRie PARK
St Helena, LeitH PARK
A gift in your will reflects your beliefs and values well into the future.
After providing for your own family, you can make a difference to older Victorians in need by leaving a bequest – a lasting and meaningful gift – to the Old Colonists’ Association of Victoria.
Bequests, large and small, have supported the Old Colonists’ Association of Victoria for almost 150 years. They have been vital to ensuring the start of many significant projects, all of which have a positive impact on the daily lives of older Victorians.
Previous bequests have allowed us to create gardens in our villages, undertake extensive renovations and helped to fund significant upgrades and expansion of our facilities.
You can choose to leave a gift to Old Colonists’ Association of Victoria as an entire organisation, or to a specific village or care program, such as our dementia services or our health and wellbeing program, or our capital works program.
Please let us know if you have added us to your Will already. We’d like to have the opportunity to thank you now and show our appreciation. If you prefer to keep your bequest private we understand.
You can be assured that a gift in your Will to Old Colonists’ Association of Victoria will touch the lives of generations of Victorians as they grow older and need support.
Kevin Neville President
A BEquEST IS A PERSONAL CHOICE of gReAt imPoRtAnCe
When I used to travel around the country I would see retirement places that looked very
flash with swimming pools and all sorts of things. But this is the best place to be.
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”- Bessie Gould, Braeside Park
The Old Colonists’ Association of Victoria is a leading not-for-profit retirement village provider offering a continuum of care from independent living, assisted living through to aged care.
OLd COLONISTS’ ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA todAy And into tHe fUtURe
Our four villages in Berwick, Euroa, North Fitzroy and St Helena are home to 500 older Victorians in need. We have 150 staff providing best practice quality care across all four villages. Our 140 volunteers deliver a range of programs such as health ageing programs, pet therapy and social media tutoring.
Our residents meet regularly with our staff to improve the residential experience and to discuss the challenges of growing older. Working as partners enables staff and residents alike to take control of their own future, regardless of changing external factors.
By 2050 Australia will have six million people over the age of 65. Meeting their needs, through health and care services, and accommodation will be vital.
Public housing and private rental accommodation alone are not the answer. Our elderly need a safe, secure, supportive and engaging communal environment. Without this, older Victorians will suffer financial stress and adverse impact on their social and physical well-being.
Our plans for the future of the association are bold. The Council has prepared an ambitious master plan that builds on the legacy left by our founders almost 150 years ago. The legacy will meet the challenges of an ageing population.
The vision provides an affordable solution that enables even those with no financial backing to live in a vibrant community, comfortable in the knowledge that our continuum of care will provide for their future needs.
Planned capital works include a $14.9 million redevelopment to provide 49 new independent living homes at Leith Park, an $11.6 million redevelopment at Rushall Park to provide 35 new independent living homes, and smaller but vital upgrades to Braeside Park’s communal facilities and Liscombe House’s low and high care rooms.
We are exploring the potential to develop new villages in Melbourne and the outlying suburbs to meet the demand for our “age in place” living communities approach to retirement and older age.
The gardens are wonderful because people are drawn to things that are growing, so they gravitate around the garden and it’s a great opportunity to socialise
and be among a community.
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”- Helen Austin - Rushall Park
INCLudING uS in yoUR wiLL
If you already have a will but wish now to include the Old Colonists’ Association of Victoria, you may not need to rewrite your will. Speak to your solicitor about drafting a codicil, which acts as an amendment to your existing will.
Leaving a bequest is easy. Our CEO, Phillip Wohlers, can provide you with suggested wording. However, we recommend you seek professional legal advice and discuss your intentions with your family first.
You can choose different types of bequests to suit your circumstances. These include:
• Residual The remainder of your estate after providing for loved ones.
• Percentage of the estate
• Asset (e.g. real estate or jewellery)
• Specific cash amount
BEquEST NOTIFICATION oR find oUt moRe
If you are considering a bequest and would like more information, our CEO can contact you for a confidential discussion about the legacy you can leave through the Old Colonists’ Association of Victoria.
If you have already included us in your will, we would love to know about it so we can thank you and keep you up to date with our activities.
I have made a bequest to Old Colonists’ Association of Victoria.
I intend to make a bequest to Old Colonists’ Association of Victoria.
Please complete the contact information section below if you would like to learn more about:
Our programs and services
Our four villages
The importance of making a will
How to make an in memoriam gift
How to make a bequest
MY CONTACT infoRmAtion
Title First Name
Last Name
Address
State Postcode
Preferred phone
Please complete this form and return marked ‘private and confidential’ to: The CEO Old Colonists’ Association of Victoria P.O. Box 214 Clifton Hill Victoria 3068
Or email it to us at: [email protected]
The Old Colonists’ Association of Victoria has deductible Gift Recipients (DGR) status and donations over $2 are fully tax-deductible.
On behalf of the Association, we offer our sincere thanks for your support in caring for older Victorians.
Old Colonists’ Association of Victoria T: 03 9481 9300 F: 03 9482 4215 E: [email protected]
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Rushall Park 20 Rushall Crescent Fitzroy North VIC 3068 T: 03 9481 9300
Braeside Park 19 Clyde Road Berwick VIC 3806 T: 03 9707 3700
Leith Park 339 St Helena Road St Helena VIC 3088 T: 03 9433 1100
Currie Park 58 Weir Street Euroa VIC 3666 T: 03 5795 1822
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