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Your legacy could shape the future of neurological research
A gift in your Will to the Perron Institute is more than a donation. It is an enduring commitment to discovery—and to a future in which neurological conditions can be detected earlier, treated more effectively and, ultimately, prevented.
After caring for the people closest to you, you can choose to create a legacy that reaches far beyond your lifetime. Your gift can give exceptional researchers and clinicians the freedom to pursue bold ideas, accelerate promising discoveries and translate research into meaningful improvements in care.
It is a powerful way to ensure that your values live on—bringing knowledge, possibility and hope to people and families for generations to come.
For more than 40 years, the Perron Institute has brought together courageous thinkers united by one purpose: to transform life for people affected by neurological conditions.
Today, we are building on this legacy with an ambitious vision for the future—connecting discovery science, advanced technology, clinical research and lived experience to answer some of the most complex questions in human health.
Progress of this magnitude requires long-term thinking and the courage to explore ideas whose full impact may take years to realise. Gifts in Wills make that possible. They provide researchers with the confidence and continuity to pursue new scientific pathways, respond to emerging opportunities and move promising discoveries closer to patients.
By including the Perron Institute in your Will, you become part of this enduring pursuit—and help make discoveries possible that might otherwise remain beyond our reach.
There is no minimum gift. After providing for loved ones, many people choose to leave:
• A percentage of their estate
• The residue, or a percentage of the residue, of their estate
• A specific sum of money
A percentage or residual gift can be particularly powerful because it retains its relative value over time while ensuring those closest to you remain your first priority.
Whatever its size, your gift will become part of something much larger: a sustained commitment to scientific excellence and a better future for people affected by neurological conditions.
Every gift in a Will helps create opportunities for discoveries that improve lives.
Unless you request otherwise, your gift will be directed to the area of greatest need, allowing the Perron Institute to respond to emerging opportunities and invest in research where it can have the greatest impact.
If you would like your gift to support a particular area of research, we would be pleased to discuss your wishes.
Yes. Many people choose to leave an unrestricted gift, allowing the Perron Institute to direct their generosity to the area of greatest need, where it can have the greatest impact.
Others may wish to support a particular area of research or purpose that is especially meaningful to them. If you are considering leaving a gift for a specific purpose, we encourage you to discuss your wishes with us so we can ensure they can be honoured both now and into the future.
Whatever you decide, your gift will help advance discoveries that bring hope to people and families.
Yes. Many people choose to leave a gift in memory or honour of a loved one whose life has been touched by illness or who shared a passion for improving the health and wellbeing of others.
If you would like your gift to recognise someone special, please let us know. We would be honoured to acknowledge their legacy in the way that is most meaningful to you.
There are several ways you can leave a gift in your Will. Your solicitor can help you decide which option best reflects your wishes.
A percentage of your estate
Often considered the most flexible option, as the value of your gift adjusts naturally over time with changes to your estate.
The residue of your estate
A gift of whatever remains after you have provided for your loved ones.
A fixed sum
A gift of a specific dollar amount. As circumstances and inflation change over time, you may wish to review this amount periodically.
We recommend speaking with your solicitor before making or updating your Will. They can provide advice based on your personal circumstances and ensure your wishes are accurately reflected.
If you choose to leave a gift to the Perron Institute, your solicitor will need our legal name, ABN and the recommended wording for your Will. Please contact impact@perron.uwa.edu.au and we will forward such details to you promptly.
If you have any questions before speaking with your solicitor, our Fundraising team would be happy to assist.
If you already have a Will, you do not necessarily need to prepare a new one. Please speak with your solicitor who can advise how to update your existing Will, or creating a new Will if your circumstances have changed significantly. We recommend you speak with your solicitor in order to determine what is appropriate for you.
No. Your Will is a private document and there is no obligation to tell us if you have chosen to leave a gift to the Perron Institute.
However, if you let us know, it gives us the opportunity to thank you personally and discuss areas of need for current and future research planning. You’ll also have the opportunity to receive updates about our research, invitations to special events and opportunities to meet our researchers. If you would prefer not to receive these communications, simply let us know.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who chooses to leave a gift in their Will.
If you let us know about your future gift, we would be delighted to thank you during your lifetime and recognise your generosity, unless you would prefer to remain anonymous or be acknowledged in another name. The value of your gift will always remain confidential.
If you would like to learn more about leaving a gift in your Will, we’re here to help. There is no obligation, and we are happy to answer any questions you or your solicitor may have. Whether you would like more information, have questions about leaving a gift in your Will, or would simply like a confidential conversation, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
Lisa Rossi
Phone: (08) 6457 0301
Email: lisa.rossi@perron.uwa.edu.au
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