Donations & Bequests

Research into important human diseases and conditions can only continue with support and donations from the community. QIMR's research gives hope and health to you and your loved ones from this generation to the next. Every dollar donated goes directly towards medical research.

Donations
You can directly assist QIMR by:

regular fully tax deductible donations (even $20.00 twice a year helps buy more equipment and brings faster results)
leaving a bequest of money, jewellery, shares or property in your Will to QIMR (see below for correct wording for gifts in Wills to QIMR)
fund-raising on QIMR's behalf, such as dinners, raffles, golf days, payroll deductions and spreading the word to your friends and loved ones

Wills and Bequests
Your will can help us find the way. The following is the correct wording for when you are drafting your will:

General Bequest:

"I give and bequeath (specify the type of gift) to The Queensland Institute of Medical Research Trust, 300 Herston Road, Herston to be applied for general charitable purposes, and in respect of such legacy, I declare as follows:

(a) A general charitable intent shall apply;

(b) The receipt of the Secretary for the time being shall constitute a full and sufficient discharge to executors and trustees;

(c) My executors and trustees shall not be obliged to see or to enquire into the application of money or assets, the subject of such legacy".

Specific Bequest:

"I give and bequeath (specify the type of gift) to The Queensland Institute of Medical Research Trust, 300 Herston Road, Herston to be applied for (specify the area of research e.g. cancer, children's diseases) and in respect of such legacy, I declare as follows:

(a) A general charitable intent shall apply;

(b) The receipt of the Secretary for the time being shall constitute a full and sufficient discharge to executors and trustees;

(c) My executors and trustees shall not be obliged to see or to enquire into the application of money or assets, the subject of such legacy".

To receive a wills kit:
Free Call 1800 993 000
or
Email bequests@qimr.edu.au
For enquiries about bequests phone Joan Stockman on 3362 0251.