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2019Supporter Kit

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Events and social

At your work

Newsletter / Media release

Events

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This Wills Week we need your help to educate all Queenslanders over 18 on the importance of having a valid and up-to-date Will.

This kit provides you with everything you need to help spread the word during this year’s Wills Week, which is being held between 31 August – 8 September 2019.

Wills Week is important as it not only raises awareness about the significance of having a Will, but it symbolises the crucial community work that the Public Trustee does. The Public Trustee has been making Wills at no cost to Queenslanders since 1916.

While many people may have a Will, they neglect to update it throughout various life stages, such as entering a de facto relationship, marriage, divorce, birth of a child etc. A valid and up-to-date Will ensures a person’s wishes are known and that their assets are transferred to beneficiaries in an orderly manner during a time of grief and loss.

Thank you for getting involved and being a part of this crucial campaign.

How you can helpThere are several ways you can help support Queensland Wills Week:

On social media

On your website

In your community

In local media

At your workplace

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Events you can promoteThe Public Trustee is hosting Queensland Wills Week events across the state.

To find out how you can get involved in your community, visit www.willsweek.com.au

Queensland Wills Week (31 August – 8 September) is a good reminder to check that you have a valid Will. You can create your Will for free anytime at any of the Public Trustee’s offices. Find out more at www.willsweek.com.au #qldwillsweek

It is estimated up to 50% of Queenslanders do not have a valid, up-to-date Will. Getting married, or divorced, the birth of a child or grandchild, retirement, or buying a new property are just some of the things which can affect your Will. Find out more at www.willsweek.com.au #qldwillsweek

Protect what you love. The Public Trustee has been making free Wills for Queenslanders for nearly 103 years. Find out more at www.willsweek.com.au #qldwillsweek

Did you know? You can create or update your Will for free at the Public Trustee. There are no hidden fees or charges, and you do not have to appoint them as Executor. Find out more at www.willsweek.com.au #qldwillsweek

Don’t get caught out. When your life changes direction, making or updating your Will is essential. Find out more at www.willsweek.com.au #qldwillsweek

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Help us educate your colleagues on the importance of having a valid, up-to-date Will.

You can help spread the word by encouraging your colleagues through your own internal channels to protect what they love. A valid Will can save your loved ones time, money and stress.

You could: Use any of our digital assets to promote Wills Week on your workplace’s website or Intranet

Organise a morning or afternoon tea to generate awareness of the importance for planning ahead

Contact the Public Trustee’s marketing team to organise delivery of posters for your workplace

Encourage your workplace to use the Wills Week email signatures

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2019 Queensland Wills Week 31 August – 8 September

The Public Trustee is hosting Queensland Wills Week again this year to raise awareness about the importance of having a valid and up-to-date will.

This year’s event will be held from Saturday 31 August to Sunday 8 September with a host of events around the State.

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Yvette D’Ath said Wills Week was an important event, and succession law practitioners across Queensland were being encouraged to host an event or community education session in their local community.

“ At the end of the day, we just want Queenslanders to make a will, and we want to spread the word that wills are important,” Mrs D’Ath said.

“ If you die without a will, your estate may not be distributed to your beneficiaries in the way you would wish.

“ Dying without a will can also place a burden on your family and loved ones”.

Many people were not aware that a will could become invalid and that it should be updated with events such as getting married, entering a de facto relationship, divorce, birth of a child or grandchild, and changes to your assets.

By preparing a will and ensuring it is up to date, people could save their family time and money during what can often be a period of grief and loss.

The Public Trustee is holding events in 15 regions across the state to make people aware of this important issue.

Mrs D’Ath said that as a provider of estate and financial administration services to the Queensland community, the Public Trustee gave back more than $35 million annually in community service obligations.

This included rebated fees for those not in a financial position to pay the Public Trustee’s fees, and public education around future planning and support for elder abuse prevention.

“ The Public Trustee makes thousands of Wills for Queenslanders each year as part of their free will-making service,” Mrs D’Ath said.

“ They have a network of offices across the state, and you are not required to appoint them as your executor.

“So there’s really no excuse not to have a valid Will,” she said.

For more information about Wills Week visit www.willsweek.com.au

To find out more about the Public Trustee visit: www.pt.qld.gov.au or contact them direct on 1300 360 044.

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About the Public Trustee The Public Trustee is the largest will-maker in the Southern Hemisphere, making more than 28,400 complimentary Wills in the 18 – 19 financial year across Queensland.

More than 1.1 million wills are safeguarded in the Public Trustee’s atmospherically controlled safe storage facility.

The Public Trustee’s purpose is to make a positive difference in the lives of Queenslanders through the delivery of estate administration, financial management and trustee services.

The Public Trustee is appointed by an independent tribunal or court to act as financial administrator for adults with impaired capacity for decision making.

In 2017–18, the Public Trustee provided $37 million worth of Community Service Obligations to the

Queensland community including:

$28.4 million in rebates to clients who cannot pay the full cost of their fees

$5.3 million in complimentary wills

$1.5 million in community education.

As Trustee for Queensland’s most important charitable trusts, the Public Trustee facilitates:

grants to organisations assisting homeless people

scholarships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to work towards their Queensland Certificate of Education, and

grants to former child residents of Queensland institutions for personal development, education and training.


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Region Date Event

Brendale 2 – 3 September Dickson Seniors Expo

Brisbane 3 September City Hall Information Stand

Brisbane 5 September City Hall Information Stand

Bundaberg 8 September Shalom Markets

Cairns 5 September Mossman Justice Group

Cairns 6 September Mossman Justice Group

Gladstone 6 September Gladstone Library Visit

Ipswich 4 September Fresh Futures Market

Ipswich 6 September BBQ Day

Mackay 7 September Whitsundays Farmers Markets

Maryborough 5 September Fraser Coast City Heart Market Day

Mount Isa 4 September Cupcakes and Chat

Rockhampton 5 September Community BBQ Day

Southport 3 September Southport Library speaker talk

Southport 5 September Aged care and retirement village talks

Toowoomba 3 September Toowoomba Library

Toowoomba 5 September Clifford Gardens Shopping Centre

Further event details will be updated at www.willsweek.com.au

For media enquiries related to the Public Trustee, contact the Public Trustee media team via email [email protected]

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Your downloadable toolkit, which is available at www.willsweek.com.au, includes:

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A4Don’t get caught outPlan now and save your loved ones time, money and stress.

You can make your Will for free with the Public Trusteeor you can contact your local solicitor

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Cairns1927

Mount Isa1979

Mackay1967

Rockhampton1916

Toowoomba1948

Gladstone1979

Townsville1916

Bundaberg1998

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Maryborough1978

Ipswich1977

Brendale2011

Southport1980

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Enduring Powers of Attorney

15Offices across Queensland

$142 millionin charitable trusts managed 4,400

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$37 millionworth of community service contributions:

9,000Financial Administration Clients for who the Office manages financial affairs

Scholarships for ATSI students to work towards their QLD certificate of education (QATSIF) with 10,184 provided in the last 10 years

2,100new deceased estates administered annually

staff delivering front-line services to regional Queensland600

Wills prepared annually at no cost to Queenslanders

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The independent trustee for Queenslanders providing security and peace of mind

Lead the evolution and delivery of trustee, estate and administration services that make a positive difference in the lives of Queenslanders

Our Vision Our Purpose

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1.1million Willsstored in our state-of-the-art Wills bunker

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Fees rebated to those in need $28.4m Will making services $5.3m Community education $1.5m

10,184ATSI scholarships

Contact us 1300 360 044 www.pt.qld.gov.au

About us The Public Trustee 2019

1916 At the height of the first World War the government of the day unanimously votes to create Queensland’s first Public Curator to make Wills for Queenslanders.

The new Brisbane Office begins with a handful of staff and Mr W.A. Douglas, the first Public Curator at the Treasury Building. Offices also open in Townsville and Rockhampton.

1918 The end of World War One. The Reserve Fund was established to provide funds “to make good any losses (should that unfortunately happen at any time) before the Government will be called upon to honour its guarantee.”

1926 Public Curator Act is amended and a Deputy Public Curator is based in Cairns.

1932 The Brisbane Office relocates to a new building in Edward Street. When Public Curator F.W. Mole retires in his address to the Queensland Parliament he says “The Office continues to pay its way and never has been since its inception a charge on the general revenue of the State.”

1939 The Public Trustee supports the war effort with evening and weekend opening times during World War Two.

1945 World War Two ends and staff volunteer weekends to help dismantle the air-raid protection that was built around the Brisbane Office. Many returned service people are employed by the office and the staff actively contribute to post war recovery efforts.

1964 The Mental Health Act 1962 changes the Public Curator’s role to take control only when mentally ill persons are certified as being incapable of managing their own affairs.

1978 Public Trustee Act 1978 replaces all earlier Acts, and changes the name from The Public Curator to The Public Trustee.

1997 The Queensland Community Foundation is established, with The Hon. Mike Ahern chairing the Advi sory Board, allowing individuals, groups and organisations to establish charitable trusts for a cause or charity of their choice.

2000 Guardianship and Administration Act 2000 makes significant changes to how we support our disability clients.

2016 The Public Trustee celebrated 100 years of self funded services to Queenslanders. The introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme to revolutionise the way services are provided to people with a disability.

Administrative Officers, Public Curator’s Office

Contact us 1300 360 044 www.pt.qld.gov.au

More than 100 years of trust The Public Trustee 2019

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If you would like additional information to help spread the word about Queensland Wills Week, or require any additional content, you can contact the Public Trustee’s Marketing & Communications team by emailing [email protected]

Thank you. Your support of this crucial campaign is appreciated.


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