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Living and Giving
True generosity is an act of sharing based on faith in God’s abundance. Yet there are many uncertainties in life that can test our faith. Nevertheless - with a little information - planning and managing for the uncertainties can be somewhat easier, and the tests of faith less unsettling.
On this page you'll find a range of information that may assist in that planning task - and can help ensure that the planning is done with a spirit of generosity. Much of the information is from external sources (if you find links that are outdated, let us know) and is offered as a guide, but you should also feel free to contact us if this information generates questions you'd like to discuss further.
Also, from time to time the Mission Participation Resource Unit will conduct 'Life Transitions' seminars where some of the issues on this page are addressed. When these occur, they will be advertised here.
There is information below about (click to go to it):
- Clarifying values, talking about your life and your values with family and friends and using values for life planning:
The following two documents may be helpful. NOTE that both will print (double-sided) to be folded as a small booklet. Both of these documents open with Adobe Reader. If you don't have it on your computer, click here to download it first.
Booklet 1: Personal Profile Record: Information About You for Family Members, Carers and Executors
- General options for financial planning: (the Mission Participation Resource Unit will not provide financial advice or recommend a particular advisor)
- For information about choosing a financial planner, follow this link to the relevant section of the Australian Federal Government Seniors Website
You'll find a range of other helpful financial information at this site.
- The Australian Tax Office have information about including charitable giving as part of your financial plans via a Prescribed Private Fund.
- In recent years the number of loans offered under a reverse mortgage (equity release) option have increased significantly. The Methods of Giving page of this site, creatively suggests that as well as funding cashflow, cars or cruises, some of the funds might be used for a community contribution. However the reverse mortgage option, if taken up, should be considered prayerfully and carefully.
The Australian Federal Government's Community Information Website has a range of retirement planning information.
The Victorian Government better health channel is a good starting point to see information about carerr change.
For introductory funeral planning information the Australian Federal Government's Seniors Website is a good place to start.
For introductory estate planning information the Australian Federal Government's Seniors Website is a good place to start.
Our Methods of Giving page has a section with more details about Power of Attorney.
For a range of health information visit the Australian Federal Government's Health Insite page
We’re here to help
If you would like to host a Managing Transitions Workshop or be advised when the next one is organised then contact the Mission Participation Resource Unit.
