Leave a gift in your Will

A bequest to the Opera Australia Capital Fund is a contribution to the future of opera in Australia.

Now more than ever it is crucial that we safeguard the long-term financial viability of Australia’s national opera company. Thanks to the generous contributions from gifts in Wills, the Opera Australia Capital Fund is providing constancy in today’s challenging times, helping to secure the future of opera in Australia for generations to come.

Arranging a bequest is a generous way to make a lasting contribution for the benefit of future generations. All bequests are invested by the Capital Fund and add to the annual grant made to Opera Australia.

We invite you to consider leaving a gift in your Will to the Opera Australia Capital Fund – every contribution is valued and makes a critical difference. The Capital Fund is an independent trust fund whose primary role is to build capital reserves to help ensure that Opera Australia not only survives, but thrives.

Our bequests brochure (pdf) tells you a little more.

Contact us

For confidential enquiries or further information, please contact:

Nicholas Selman
General Manager
Opera Australia Capital Fund
+61 2 9318 8305
nicholas.selman@opera.org.au

bequests@opera.org.au

Opera Australia Capital Fund
PO Box 291
STRAWBERRY HILLS NSW 2012

How to leave a gift in your will to the Opera Australia Capital Fund

You can refer to this simple guide (pdf) to help ensure that your intentions are clear and carried out according to your wishes. It includes examples of wording and the different ways a bequest can be made.

If you intend to include the Opera Australia Capital Fund in your Will, please let us know in any of these ways:

  • downloading and returning a response form (pdf)
  • completing the online response form
  • sending us a copy of the relevant section of your Will
  • sending us a letter of confirmation from your solicitor
  • simply contacting us by e-mail, phone, or letter

Remembering a loved one

Gifts in memory

If opera was important to a family member or close friend during their lifetime, you can make a donation in their memory to the Opera Australia Capital Fund. This is a unique and meaningful way to celebrate their life and passion, while also contributing to the future of Opera Australia.

You can download a donation form (pdf) or simply get in touch to find out more.

Our appreciation

Leaving a gift of any size in your Will to the Opera Australia Capital Fund is a significant decision that will continue to make an impact long into the future. To show our appreciation, supporters who let us know of their intentions to leave a bequest are invited to an annual special event to connect with like-minded opera friends and enjoy a closer involvement with the Capital Fund.

Thank you

The Opera Australia Capital Fund is immensely grateful for the support it receives from those who choose to leave a gift in their Will, helping to secure the future of opera in Australia. Thank you for considering how you too can help in this meaningful way.

If you are considering leaving a gift to the Capital Fund in your Will and would like to let us know, we would be very pleased to hear from you so that we can help you with any information you need and thank you personally. You can find our contact details at the top of this page.

Nicole Car and Vitaly Bilyy in Opera Australia’s production of La Traviata. Photo by Prudence Upton
Children's Choir
The Children’s Chorus in Opera Australia’s production of La Bohème. Photo by Prudence Upton