Fundraising, Donations and Bequests
RSL Care grew out of a commitment of the RSL Queensland to ‘care for our mates’, particularly those in need.
Donations and Bequests have played a huge part of RSL Care’s history since 1936, when philanthropist and prominent businessman, George Marchant, kindly donated a large residence – ‘Kingshome’ in suburban Brisbane for 60 burnt out and unemployable diggers.
The need for aged care continues to grow with thousands of ageing Australians looking to RSL Care for their aged care and retirement lifestyle options. RSL Care is ready to answer these needs and invites people who understand the importance of well managed aged care communities to support our Donations and Bequests Program.
Our Donations and Bequests Program presents an opportunity to support the important work of RSL Care with tax-deductible donations and the ultimate gift – a Bequest in your Will. For more information about our Donations and Bequests Program, download our brochure here.
RSL Care welcomes your support with a Bequest gift
As we all reach the milestone of making a choice about where we wish to live in our retirement years, we often find this includes updating an existing Will or, in some cases, making a Will for the very first time.
Your Will is a legal document that allows you to formalise who will receive your assets and possessions. Having an up-to-date Will allows you to show how much you care for your loved ones, family and friends. It can also be the perfect opportunity to make a Bequest gift that has the potential to help thousands of ageing Australians who will turn to RSL Care for their aged care services and retirement lifestyle choices.
With a Bequest gift in your Will to benefit RSL Care, you’ll be sharing the vision of our founders to provide safe and caring accommodation where our ex-service men and women and the wider community of thousands of ageing Australians can live in peace, with dignity and the very best of quality care.
Would you like to know more?
If you would like to receive a copy our Bequests in Wills Kit, or you would like to talk to our Fundraising Manager, then please take time to fill out an enquiry form on the right hand side of this page.
 | Lorraine Nothling |
Brunfelsia Benefactors Club Everyone who confirms a Bequest gift is made in their Will to RSL Care is invited to join the Brunsfelsia Benefactors’ Club. Members receive an attractive framed certificate acknowledging their Bequest gift. When a Bequest gift matures, RSL Care will acknowledge the support with a memorial plaque in a garden at the RSL Care retirement community of choice. |  Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow |
The plaque ensures the benefactor’s memory lives on through RSL Care’s important work.
Brunfelsia, more commonly known as Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, symbolises RSL Care’s commitment to the ex service and general community over the past 70 years and into the future.
Thank you for your interest in RSL Care’s important work which is in direct response to an urgent and growing community need for affordable, quality, lifestyle retirement choices for thousands of ageing Australians.
Care and support of our older community members is a true remembrance of who we are as Australians.
