A personal way to make a lasting difference

Leaving a gift in a Will to the Dutch Australian Cultural Centre (DACC) is a generous and deeply personal decision — one that helps to preserve the rich history and heritage of Dutch contribution to Australia for generations to come.

Whether large or small, your gift helps DACC to continue its work of collecting, digitising, researching, and sharing the stories that shape our community’s legacy in Australia.

We understand that most people leave their estate to loved ones. But for those who can, a gift to DACC can be a powerful way to ensure that your story and the Dutch contribution to shaping Australian society live on.

How your gift can help

Your gift – also known as a bequest – directly supports projects that make Dutch-Australian culture visible and accessible. You can choose to support DACC’s general programs or a specific activity close to your heart. Major bequests may carry naming rights.

Here are some areas where your gift can make an impact:

  • Digitisation Fund
    Help us preserve historical documents, images, and letters for the digital age.
  • Migration History Scholarship
    Support students and researchers analysing Dutch-Australian heritage.
  • Oral History Archive
    Fund interviews that preserve the voices of Dutch migrants and their descendants.
  • Community Exhibitions
    Make it possible to take heritage displays across Australia.
  • Website Memory Hub
    Expand our searchable archive for family and historical research online.
  • Research Collections Nationwide
    Help grow DACC’s presence and access to materials in other states.

How to leave a bequest

We recommend that you seek the advice of a solicitor when drafting your Will. If you prefer to create a Will yourself, you could discuss your wishes with your family.

You can leave a fixed amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder after providing for your loved ones. We suggest a wording like:

“I give [insert $ amount or % of your estate] to the Dutch Australian Cultural Centre Inc. (ABN  94 002 727 862) for its general purposes. A receipt from the DACC Secretary or other authorised officer shall be a sufficient discharge for the trustee of my will.”

Recognition and discretion

If you agree, your bequest can be acknowledged through:

  • naming of a specific project or program
  • inclusion on a Donor Honour Roll
  • a legacy message on our website or in our archives

Or, you may prefer to remain anonymous. Either way, we are deeply grateful for your trust and generosity to the DACC.

Have a confidential chat

If you would like to explore the idea of leaving a bequest, we invite you to contact the chair for a confidential conversation. There’s no obligation — just information and support.

📧  dutchaustraliancc@gmail.com
📞 DACC Chair Paul Budde – 0418 438 183