Your legacy can help protect and nurture the unique environment and communities of the Western Port Biosphere Reserve. By including a gift in your will to the Western Port Biosphere Foundation, you ensure that future generations can continue to enjoy and benefit from this extraordinary area.
The Western Port Biosphere Reserve is a unique and vital region recognised by UNESCO for its diverse ecosystems and significant environmental values. Your bequest will contribute towards conservation, sustainable development, community engagement, research and education.
Conservation Efforts
Supporting projects that preserve and restore the natural habitats and wildlife within the Biosphere.
Sustainable Development
Promoting practices that balance human activity with environmental sustainability.
Community Engagement
Educating and involving local communities in conservation and sustainability initiatives.
Research and Education
Funding scientific research and educational programs that enhance our understanding and stewardship of the Biosphere.
I’ve always believed that small, thoughtful actions can shape a better world. For me, leaving a gift in my Will to the Western Port Biosphere Foundation is one of those actions.
This special place – with its vibrant wetlands, wildlife corridors, and passionate communities – has given me so much over the years. I want to know that the birdsong, the coastal mangroves, and the sense of purpose I’ve felt through community conservation will be here for future generations.
Supporting the UNESCO Biosphere Foundation means backing an organisation that works with science, heart, and respect for Country. It’s my way of ensuring that the values I hold dear continue to grow long after I’m gone.”
— Jo McCoy, Former Board Chair and Western Port Biosphere supporter
Leaving a gift in your will is a straightforward process that can make a lasting impact. Here’s how you can include the Western Port Biosphere Foundation in your will:
Specific Gift of money
I give, free of all duties and taxes, the sum of [$##] to the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Biosphere Reserve Foundation Ltd ABN 15 107 484 408 of PO Box 261, Hastings, Victoria 3915 (WPBR) for its general purposes. I declare that the receipt of a proper officer for the time being of WPBR will be a sufficient discharge for my trustees.
Residual Gift: the whole or % of residuary estate
I give, free of all duties and taxes, [the whole or ##%] of my net real and personal estate to the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Biosphere Reserve Foundation Ltd ABN 15 107 484 408 of PO Box 261, Hastings, Victoria 3915 (WPBR) for its general purposes. I declare that the receipt of a proper officer for the time being of WPBR will be a sufficient discharge for my trustees.
If you would like to discuss your bequest or need more information, please contact us:
Email: please complete the form on this page
Phone: (03) 5979 2167
Postal address
PO Box 261
Hastings VIC 3915
Australia
Thank you for considering leaving a gift in your will to the Western Port Biosphere Foundation. Your generosity will help ensure the protection and sustainability of the Western Port Biosphere for future generations.
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PO Box 261, Hastings VIC 3915
Australia
Ph: (03) 5979 2167
Photography credits: J Harrison (eastern curlew).
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