Leave a Legacy of Love

Every family deserves to feel safe, valued and connected.

At Rainbow Families, we work every day to ensure LGBTQ+ parents, carers and children have access to the support, community and advocacy they need to thrive. We create opportunities for families to connect, celebrate diversity and build a future where every child grows up knowing their family belongs.

A gift in your Will is one of the most meaningful ways you can help make that future possible.

Why Leave a Gift to Rainbow Families?

A gift in your Will is more than a donation.

It is a lasting expression of your values and your belief that every family deserves to belong.

Your gift could help:

• Connect LGBTQ+ families experiencing isolation

• Create opportunities for children to meet families like their own

• Provide resources and support for parents and carers

• Advocate for more inclusive schools, services and communities

• Expand programs to regional and remote areas

• Ensure future generations of LGBTQ+ families feel seen, supported and celebrated

Many of the programs and services families rely on today exist because someone chose to invest in the future. By including Rainbow Families in your Will, you can help build a stronger, more inclusive future for generations to come.

Why Our Work Matters

While significant progress has been made, LGBTQ+ families still experience barriers, discrimination and exclusion.

Research shows that:

• 56% of lesbian and gay parents report receiving negative comments about their family

• 48% worry their child will be bullied because of their family structure

• Only 19% say their child's school openly discusses LGBTQ+ families

• 42% report their children have experienced negative comments because they are part of an LGBTQ+ family

Your legacy can help make that vision a reality.

The Voices of Rainbow Families

"The most important thing about families is that everyone loves each other." - Lionel

For many children, Rainbow Families is the first place they meet another family like their own.

Those moments of connection can last a lifetime.

Create or Update Your Will Online

We have partnered with EveryWill to make it easy to create or update your Will online. After providing for your loved ones, you can include a gift to Rainbow Families in just a few simple steps.

Start Your Will Today

Create your Will through EveryWill here.

Download Our Gifts in Wills Guide

Our comprehensive Gifts in Wills Guide provides additional information about:

• The impact of gifts in Wills
• Stories from LGBTQ+ families and children
• Different ways to leave a gift
• Suggested legal wording
• The Rainbow Families Legacy Circle
• Contact information if you would like to discuss your intentions

👉 Download the Guide here.

Ways to Leave a Gift

There are several ways you can leave a gift to Rainbow Families:

• Residual Gift
• The remainder of your estate after providing for family, friends and loved ones.
• Percentage Gift
• A percentage of your estate.
• Pecuniary Gift
• A specific sum of money.
• Specific Gift
• Property, shares, artwork, jewellery or another valuable asset.

Many supporters choose a residual or percentage gift because it automatically adjusts with changes in the value of their estate over time.

Suggested Wording for Your Will

We recommend seeking professional legal advice when preparing or updating your Will.

The following wording may assist your solicitor:

I give and bequeath free of all duties to Rainbow Families Australia (ABN 86 675 114 896) of 8/43-53 Bridge Road, Stanmore NSW 2048:

(a) the residue of my estate; OR

(b) _____% of my estate; OR

(c) the sum of $_________; OR

(d) the following asset(s): ______________________

to be used for the general purposes of Rainbow Families Australia.

I declare that the receipt of an authorised officer of Rainbow Families Australia shall be a complete and sufficient discharge to my executor(s).

Letting Us Know

If you choose to include Rainbow Families in your Will, we would be honoured to hear from you.

Letting us know allows us to thank you personally, welcome you to our Rainbow Families Legacy Circle and plan for the future with confidence.

There is no obligation to tell us the value of your gift, and all information is treated with the strictest confidence.

Contact

Ashley Scott
Executive Officer
[email protected]

Our Promise to You

If you choose to leave a gift to Rainbow Families, we promise to:

• Respect your privacy and confidentiality
• Honour your wishes
• Use your gift responsibly and effectively
• Treat your family and executors with care and respect
• Steward your gift to maximise its impact for LGBTQ+ families

Family always comes first.

Thank You.

 A gift in your Will is a powerful act of generosity and hope.

Together, we can create a future where every family belongs.

Quick Links

Create My Will
Download Gifts in Wills Guide

Contact Ashley Scott
[email protected]