Include a gift in your Will to Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club
A gift in your Will to Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club is a lasting statement about the things you love: our beach, our community, and the volunteers who keep people safe in the water.
By including a gift in your Will, you help train the next generation of lifesavers, keep our patrols equipped, and build a home for lifesaving at Maroochydore for the next hundred years.
Including a gift in your Will: your impact
Your Will is more than a legal document. It’s a reflection of what has mattered in your life. A gift to Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club means the red and yellow flags keep going up every weekend, our volunteers keep training, and families can keep swimming safely at the beach you love.
Every patrol relies on volunteers, and every volunteer relies on training, rescue equipment and a clubhouse to work from. Gifts in Wills help pay for the boards, rescue tubes, IRBs and first aid gear our patrols use, the courses that turn Nippers into qualified lifesavers, and the new building that will be home to lifesaving at Maroochydore for decades to come.
110 years on the beach at Maroochydore
Since 1916, our club has relied on the generosity of the community to keep Maroochydore beach safe. Generations of members, families and supporters have built what we have today, from our first patrols to the new home we’re building for lifesaving.
We are110 years strong, thanks to the Maroochydore community
- 1916Club founded. Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club is formed at a meeting under a canvas tent at the Cotton Tree Camping Ground on 1 January.
- 1931Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club joins the surf lifesaving movement, strengthening its role in protecting our beaches and developing generations of lifesavers.
- 1950Early clubhouse. A beachfront home for lifesavers, members and the growing Maroochydore community.
- 1959National wins. Maroochydore ‘caps’ the first Black Swan to return home victorious from a national Australian Championships.
- 2000Growth & expansion. Lifesaving, sport, membership, Nippers, volunteering and community activities grow alongside the region.
- 2010Integration with emergency services, delivering coordinated rescue, response and community safety.
- 2023Building reaches capacity. After decades of growth, the clubhouse can no longer meet the needs of our members and community.
- 2024–26Design & planning shape a new clubhouse built around lifesaving, community, inclusion and the Club’s future.
- 2028Construction commences on a new home for Maroochydore SLSC (estimated).
- 2029A new era begins. A stronger, more inclusive, future-ready clubhouse opens for generations to come (estimated).
‘Maroochydore’, in the traditional language of the Kabi Kabi people, the Traditional Owners of this place, means ‘Home of the Black Swan’. Our Black Swan flag flies proudly here.
Questions you may have…
What types of gifts can you include in your Will?
- A residual gift: all or part of what remains of your estate after your loved ones have been provided for and debts paid.
- A percentage gift: a percentage of your estate, which keeps pace with changes in its value over time.
- A specific sum: a fixed amount of money.
- A specific asset: such as property, shares or another item of value.
- A contingent gift: a gift that only takes effect if your other beneficiaries do not survive you.
Every gift, whatever its size, makes a difference to our patrols.
What wording do I use to include a gift when making a Will?
Your solicitor will need our full legal name and details. Suggested wording is:
“I give to Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club Inc. (ABN [XX XXX XXX XXX]) of 34-36 Alexandra Parade, Maroochydore QLD 4558, [the residue of my estate / ___% of my estate / the sum of $___ / description of asset], for its general purposes, and I declare that the receipt of the Treasurer or other authorised officer of the club shall be a complete discharge to my executors.”
Please confirm the wording with your solicitor so it suits your circumstances.
Do I need to be wealthy to include a gift in my Will?
Not at all. Many gifts in Wills come from people who have quietly supported the club for years. Once your family and friends are looked after, even a small percentage of your estate can buy rescue equipment or put a young member through their Bronze Medallion.
Do I need a solicitor?
We recommend using a solicitor or a trusted Will-making service, such as the Public Trustee of Queensland, so your wishes are recorded correctly and your Will is legally valid. This information is general only and isn’t legal or financial advice.
Is there a simple way to change my existing Will?
Yes. You can add a gift to an existing Will with a codicil, a short document that amends your Will without rewriting it. A codicil must be signed and witnessed in the same way as a Will, so ask your solicitor to prepare it for you.
Why would I leave my gift for ‘general purposes’ rather than for something specific like the new building?
A gift for general purposes lets the club direct your gift to where it’s needed most at the time it’s received, whether that’s replacing a rescue board, training new lifesavers or maintaining our clubhouse. If there’s an area you care about most, such as Nippers, surf sports or the building, we’re happy to talk with you about how to word your gift.
Do I need to tell the club I’ve included a gift?
You don’t have to, but we’d love to thank you personally. Letting us know also helps us plan for the future and make sure your gift is used the way you intend. Anything you share with us stays confidential, and you’re free to change your mind at any time.
A wish for future generations
Every lifesaver on patrol today learned from someone who came before them. Our Training & Education Team volunteers their time to teach young members the skills that save lives, and many of the Nippers on our beach will one day be the ones raising the flags.
A gift in your Will keeps that chain going. It makes sure there will always be equipment to train with, people to teach, and a club for the next generation to belong to.
Talk to our Gifts in Wills team
If you’re thinking about including a gift in your Will, or you already have, we’d love to hear from you. There’s no obligation, and every conversation is confidential.
Bequests and Donations Team
Phone: (07) 5443 1323
Email: [email protected]
Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club, 34-36 Alexandra Parade, Maroochydore Queensland 4558
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