A Safer Future Doesn’t
Just Happen. It is Willed

When we think about the kind of world we want to leave behind, most of us picture a world that’s safer, kinder, and full of opportunity for the next generation. But a safer future doesn’t just happen - it’s created by the choices we make today, and the legacies we leave behind.

Every day at Parkerville Children and Youth Care (Parkerville), we work alongside children and young people who have experienced the most serious forms of adversity including abuse, neglect, family violence, and homelessness. Our vision is bold but simple: that Western Australia can be the safest place in the world to raise a child. Achieving this takes more than professional expertise and dedicated staff - it requires the commitment of a community that believes every child deserves the chance to grow up safe, valued, and full of hope for the future.

That’s where legacy giving becomes so important. By leaving a Gift in your Will to Parkerville, you are investing in a future where no child is left to face trauma alone. Your legacy becomes part of a long-term solution - funding the essential services that protect children, strengthen families, and create pathways for young people to thrive. Whether it’s crisis support, therapeutic care, or opportunities in education and employment, every legacy gift helps to build safer futures.

To make this process simple and accessible, Parkerville has partnered with Willed, an online platform that allows you to write a free, legally binding Will in as little as 15 minutes. Between 1 September and 6 October, you can access this service at no cost. After looking after your loved ones, you may choose to include a gift to Parkerville in your Will - whether that’s a percentage of your estate, a fixed sum, or a gift of assets.

The impact of leaving a Gift in your Will goes far beyond financial contribution. It is a powerful statement that children matter - not just today, but long into the future. Your legacy has the power to reach children and young people at every stage of their journey. It can help protect children from harm, provide support and care for those recovering from trauma, and create opportunities that allow young people to grow, learn, and thrive. Your legacy may help families stay strong and connected, or it may open doors for young people stepping into independence. Above all, it will give children and young people the chance to feel safe, valued, and hopeful about the future.

Because a safer future doesn’t just happen. It is willed.

To learn more about leaving a Gift in your Will, contact Mariam Mukaty, Director Fundraising and Philanthropy, on (08) 9235 7076 or mariam.mukaty@parkerville.org.au