At the Wicking Dementia Centre, we’re leading the way in understanding and responding to the diseases that cause progressive decline in brain function – impacting memory, decision-making, and behaviour.
Your donation directly supports:
- Cutting-edge research into the causes and progression of dementia
- Development of evidence-based care models for people living with dementia and their carers
- Exploration of how ageing affects brain and functional health
- Delivery of world-class educational programs that build knowledge and awareness across the community
With your help, we can improve lives today and shape a future where dementia no longer defines the lives of people living with the disease. Every contribution brings us closer to breakthroughs in care, prevention, and understanding.
Join us in making a difference.
Choose another way to donate
To mail a donation to the Wicking Dementia Centre, download and complete our printable donation form (PDF 418.6 KB) and post to:
Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre
University of Tasmania
Medical Science Precinct
17 Liverpool Street
Hobart Tasmania 7000
Or Email to: university.giving@utas.edu.au
To donate by phone, please free call +61 3 6226 1920 (9am to 5pm, Monday - Friday).
Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre
University of Tasmania
Medical Science Precinct
17 Liverpool Street
Hobart Tasmania 7000
With your support, we can continue to deliver free accessible dementia education globally and improve the lives of those living with dementia. A gift today will ensure we can continue to be at the forefront of translational research and support for people with dementia and their carers.
More opportunities to donate
Leave a Legacy of Hope
At the Wicking Dementia Centre, every breakthrough in dementia research and education is made possible by visionary supporters – people like you.
By leaving a gift in your Will, you can help us continue to push the boundaries of knowledge, improve care, and build a healthier future for all people living with dementia. No matter the size, your legacy will make a lasting impact.
Types of gifts you can include in your Will:
- A specific dollar amount or asset (such as superannuation, artwork, or shares)
- A nominated percentage of your estate
- A portion or the full residue of your estate
- The entirety of your estate
Your gift can support:
- general research or the area of greatest need, as determined by the Director
- a nominated research area that matters to you
- scholarships or fellowships to support our staff and students
Together, we can change the future of dementia. A gift in your Will is a powerful way to ensure your values live on – supporting innovation, care, and education for generations to come.
No fundraising or administrative costs are taken from bequests.
For further information
jane.blakeway@utas.edu.au
+61 3 6226 1920
Please know that all enquiries will be treated confidentially and without any obligation.
Acknowledging a gift of tomorrow, today
If you do decide to include the Wicking Dementia Centre in your Will, please let us know. You can choose to remain anonymous, but advising us of your intentions will greatly assist us in planning for the future. It also provides an opportunity to discuss with you the areas of research that matter to you most and, with your consent, to personally thank you in your lifetime.
Thank you for considering a gift to the Wicking Dementia Centre in memory of your loved one.
We hope that you, your family and friends can find some comfort in knowing a gift in your loved one’s name will go towards medical research that is making a real difference.
There are a few ways in which you can make an In Memoriam donation.
Online: Online donation form
By mail: Download and complete our printable donation form (see attached document) and mail to:
Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre
University of Tasmania
Medical Science Precinct
17 Liverpool Street
Hobart Tasmania 7000
By phone: +61 3 6226 1920
In person: To make a donation in person please visit us:
Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre
University of Tasmania
Medical Science Precinct
17 Liverpool Street
Hobart Tasmania 7000
Organising a funeral collection
You may choose to ask friends and family to donate to the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre in memory of your loved one at their funeral. Please reach out to our Senior Philanthropy Manager as we can arrange a QR code which may be displayed at the service, enabling cashless online donations to be made via a smart device.
A receipt will be posted or emailed out directly to all those who donate.
- Paris Dennett, Senior Philanthropy Manager
paris.dennett@utas.edu.au
+61 3 6226 1920
The support and fundraising efforts of the community are fundamental to our success. Fundraising can be rewarding, challenging and fun – especially when your efforts are furthering important medical research.
If your community organisation is planning a fundraiser and wishes to make the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre the beneficiary, please get in touch with:
- Paris Dennett, Senior Philanthropy Manager
paris.dennett@utas.edu.au
+61 3 6226 1920
For any questions about giving to the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre please contact us:
Phone: +61 3 6226 1920 (9am to 5pm, Monday - Friday)