Leave a Legacy Gift
Supporting excellence in healthcare at the Mater Hospital Sydney
By leaving a gift in your will to the Friends of the Mater Foundation, you can help ensure that future patients and families will receive the same exceptional care and clinical excellence that defines the Mater today.
A legacy gift can help
Enhance patient care across the hospital
Support nurse education and specialist training
Fund medical research and innovation
Invest in facilities and equipment
Respond to the areas of greatest need
Most supporters choose to allow their gift to be used where it will have the greatest impact, ensuring the Mater can respond to emerging priorities and continue to deliver world-class care.
A LASTING LEGACY
Monica's gift of comfort
Pictured: A patient at The Patricia Ritchie Centre in one of the eight chairs funded by Monica's gift.
Friend of the Mater, Ms Monica Fink, was cared for over many years at The Patricia Ritchie Centre.
Like many families connected to the Mater, Monica experienced first-hand the compassion, expertise and dignity that define patient care here. When she sadly passed away in June 2023, Monica chose to continue that care for others by leaving a generous gift in her Will to the Friends of the Mater Foundation.
Monica thoughtfully requested that her legacy be shared between The Patricia Ritchie Centre and the new Ritchie Family Centre for Supportive & Palliative Care.
At The Patricia Ritchie Centre, her gift has funded the purchase of eight specialised treatment chairs. These chairs have transformed comfort for patients during long treatments, providing improved support, greater mobility and a more dignified experience of care.
Since arriving in March 2025, the chairs have been warmly received by both patients and staff. They have made a meaningful difference to comfort and wellbeing during treatment.
Monica’s generosity has been recognised on the Mater’s Donor Board, but her true legacy is felt every day by patients who benefit from greater comfort and care.
Through her gift, Monica chose to continue the care that meant so much to her, ensuring others experience the same compassion and excellence she did.
A PERSONAL AND MEANINGFUL DECISION
Your wishes understood
We understand that leaving a gift in your will is a deeply personal decision. Many of our legacy donors are already valued supporters of the Foundation. If you are considering including the Friends of the Mater in your will, we would be honoured to speak with you.
We are always happy to meet for a confidential conversation to ensure your legacy reflects what matters most to you.
Letting us know of your intentions allows us to:
Ensure we understand your wishes
Discuss whether you would prefer anonymity or recognition
Thank you personally during your lifetime
Offer support to your loved ones when the time comes
Speak with us
We understand that leaving a gift in your Will is a personal decision, and we are here to answer any questions you may have. If you would like to discuss your wishes or learn more about leaving a legacy gift to the Friends of the Mater, please contact us. We're happy to arrange a confidential conversation at a time that suits you.
Contact the Foundation
Or complete the enquiry form and we will be in touch.
If you have chosen to leave a gift to the Friends of the Mater, we’d love the opportunity to thank you. You can let us know by completing our confidential Legacy Intention Form. This is entirely optional and not legally binding.
A GUIDE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Gifts in will brochure
Our Gifts in Wills Brochure is a simple guide to leaving a gift to the Friends of the Mater. It explains the different ways you can give and includes suggested wording to discuss with your solicitor.
You will also find an optional Legacy Intention Form at the back, should you wish to share your intentions with us.