Education is powerful.
It expands minds. It ignites opportunities. It changes lives.
Its impact encompasses generations.
So can yours.
The great University should find its heroes in the present, its hope in the future. It should look ever forward, for the past should be but a preparation for the greater days to be.
Prime Minister John Curtin, 1932.
Legacy gifts are among the most significant and meaningful donations a person can make. Writing a gift in your Will is a heartfelt commitment to the future of Curtin University– a powerful way to ensure that the life you have lived benefits the world you leave behind. Gifts of every size enable Curtin to continue its bold, innovative and inclusive drive to build a smarter and fairer world, transforming lives through education, research and service to our communities. We are so grateful for the generosity and vision of those who commit to look ever forward with us, and we warmly welcome them to the Curtin family.
For more information or to discuss the possibility of leaving a gift to Curtin University, please contact Alana Hammond on alana.hammond@curtin.edu.au or +61 8 9266 3839
For many people in their early 40s, writing a gift into their Will is something reserved for much later in life.
However, for Curtin MBA alumnus Roger Chao, that is something worth acting on now.
A gift to an area of meaning can have a lasting impact for generations to
come.
A gift in memory of a loved one is a meaningful way to commemorate a life well
lived.
Ailsa West is leaving a gift in her Will to enable high-achieving screen arts students to pursue their dreams.
“I hope my bequest will encourage and reward future generations. It is for those people who are highly motivated and passionate. I hope it might allow someone to travel overseas and make that important film or documentary.”
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Allison Taylor had a life-long love of learning and an unwavering commitment to supporting and encouraging others. Her last wish was to establish a scholarship at Curtin to help single mums – one that her friends, family and colleagues could support through donations. Thanks to the generosity of her loved ones, the Allison Taylor Single Mum Scholarship was created in her memory.
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Curtin graduate Nelly Hodges wants to inspire future generations of medical scientists.
“My main motivation behind leaving the bequest was my passion for medical science. I wanted to ensure future generations were encouraged to pursue medical science. It is in some ways a silent profession, with the general public unaware of what we do, but it is incredibly rewarding, especially in the hospital setting as you are helping to save lives.”
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Andrew Nicholls, Untitled (Cockatoos), 2021. Learn more about the artist and artwork here.
When you include Curtin in your Will, you become a treasured member of the Look Ever Forward Society – a growing circle of like-minded people with a shared vision of Curtin’s future. As a valued member of our Curtin Community you will be presented with a beautiful Look Ever Forward Society pin and receive invitations to attend special events. For those interested, you could also be acknowledged on our website, paving the way for others to consider investing in their futures.
If you are thinking of leaving a gift to Curtin, we encourage you to reach out to discuss your wishes before you draft or update your Will, especially if you are leaving a gift for a specific purpose or giving an asset, such as an artwork. This will ensure that your wishes can be fulfilled by the University.
We recommend you seek legal advice when drafting your Will or amending an existing Will with a codicil. Curtin is unable to provide specific legal advice; however, we can refer you to a solicitor specialising in Wills and estates.
You may want to consider using an online Wills service. EveryWill is a free platform that can help make the process of writing your Will simple.
We also encourage you to share your wishes with your loved ones and explain to them why your decision to include Curtin in your Will is important to you. We warmly welcome family members at Look Ever Forward Society events.
Leaving a bequest to Curtin FM helps support our mission to bring people together through music. When you include Curtin FM in your Will, you become a treasured member of the Curtin FM Society. Members are invited to special Station events and, if they wish, can be acknowledged online or recognised on air.
Egan Street Circle aims to bring together likeminded individuals who share a vision to support the WA School of Mines, and its activities, through a gift in their Will. Gifts received through Egan Street Circle will support the long-term success and overall betterment of the School and ensure that students continue to receive the best education in the highly innovative, research-driven and industry-linked environment that WASM has delivered for over 120 years.
Writing or amending your Will and deciding to leave a philanthropic donation is a major and very personal decision. We acknowledge that it takes time and careful consideration. Know that we are honoured that you are thinking of Curtin, and we will treat all discussions and enquiries with great respect and confidentiality. We are committed to ensuring that your gift is used wisely, responsibly and in a way that maximises its impact.
We hope the information provided here will assist you in the process, and we encourage you to contact us for a confidential conversation about your wishes. We would be honoured to listen to your story and help you craft a lasting legacy.