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We Empower Children to
Live Without Limits.
When children who are sick, experiencing disadvantage or living with a disability are left with nowhere else to turn, we provide the critical help and hope they thought was out of reach.
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Every Child Deserves to Thrive
We help children gain equity, independence, inclusion and self-esteem through life-changing equipment and services delivered across our three core programs.
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Care

We help children access the care and support they need from essential health equipment and therapy to well-being and family assistance. We’re here to ensure no child misses out on the support they deserve, filling the gaps where other systems fall short.
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Freedom

We give children with disabilities the tools to navigate their world independently. Whether through adaptive mobility devices or access to social opportunities, we empower children to thrive—helping them play, learn, and experience the joys of childhood.
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Future

We equip children for long-term success through skills development, education, and community support. We open doors to opportunities that help children grow, thrive, and build a brighter, more inclusive future for all.
Our Events

Where fun, community and life-changing impact come together.

Taking part in a Variety event is an exciting and fun way to raise funds for children in need. As well as helping children and their families, events are a wonderful opportunity to connect with Variety supporters and local communities - and experience what it means to be part of the ‘Variety Family’

WA

WA Bash

11 - 19 September, 2026

The iconic Variety Bash is where creativity takes centre stage. Design and build your own ‘Bash’ car, then hit the road on a fun-filled outback adventure, raising funds for WA kids while connecting with fellow Bashers and local communities.

NSW/ACT

Adventure Ride

13 - 18 September, 2026

Join an adventure like no other – 6 days of dirt trails, mountain tracks and a full support crew all while raising funds to help kids in need. This event will take you on the roads your adventure motorbike was designed for.

NSW/ACT

Spin 4 Kids Barangaroo

25 September, 2026

Sydney are you ready to join us for 5-hour, heart pumping, heart racing, high energy team fundraising event? We’ll be bringing it all together at International Tower, Barangaroo. So gather your team and help raise funds for kids who are sick, experiencing disadvantage or living with a disability.

SA

Variety Vintage Wine Luncheon

9 Oct 2026

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon where you’ll rub shoulders with South Australia’s top winemakers, indulge in a three-course lunch perfectly paired with exquisite wines and embark on a tasting journey of our exclusive Variety Vintage wines, all available for purchase at the Main Auction!

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Variety Spin4Kids

9 October, 2026

Spin 4 Kids is a high-energy team cycling challenge designed for workplaces to connect, have fun and make a genuine difference for children across Western Australia, bringing teams together for a shared experience that supports kids in need.

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Light up WA

23 October, 2026 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Launching for the first time in 2026, Light Up WA is a statewide campaign that sees iconic landmarks across Western Australia illuminated red to raise awareness and support for children living with disability, chronic illness and disadvantage. Combining landmark activations, a community sundowner and a city-wide discovery challenge, the event invites Western Australians to follow the lights, learn about the impact of Variety WA and be part of creating brighter futures for local children.

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Toy Bank

Fri, 23 October, 2026

Toy Bank is Variety WA’s annual fundraising lunch, where every guest brings a new toy for a child entering crisis accommodation. For a child who has often left home with nothing, it’s something small – but deeply meaningful.

SA

Moto Run

22 - 25 October, 2026

A four-day event for those who love the open road. Whether riding a touring motorcycle or driving a luxury vehicle, entrants come together to explore South Australia’s landscapes, share unforgettable moments and connect with like-minded people.

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Aussie Muscle Car Run

1 - 7 Nov, 2026

Start your engines for kids in need! The National Aussie Muscle Car Run is an annual motoring event incorporating Muscle cars of the golden era of Bathurst. This is a seven-day car cruise to help raise funds for kids who are sick, experiencing disadvantage or living with disability.

QLD

4WD Adventure QLD

3 - 13 November, 2026

In 2026, the Variety 4WD Adventure heads to one of Australia’s most breathtaking outback regions

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Mini 4WD Adventure

11 - 14 Nov 2026

A South Australian long weekend experience that brings you everything you love about our iconic 4WD Adventure, just in a shorter format. Across three days, you’ll enjoy great company, incredible tracks and the opportunity to make a difference for kids in need.

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Ruby Revival

12 - 15 November, 2026

The Ruby Revival is a four-day adventure that brings together great people, unforgettable experiences and a shared commitment to making a difference. Choose your route, embrace the journey and help raise vital funds for WA kids in need.

TAS

Kids Carols

19 Dec, 2026

Variety’s family sing-a-long event returns to Tolosa Park Saturday 19 December 2026 brought to you by John X Presents, 7HOFM and Hobart Airport!

TAS

Carols by Candlelight

19 Dec, 2026

Join us on Saturday 19 December at Tolosa Park for our much-loved Carols by Candlelight featuring Matt Ives and his big band with guest stars and a special visit from Santa!

VIC

Rally Around Victoria

26 February, 2027

A relaxed, fully hosted driving escape through Victoria, blending scenic roads, great food and good company. In 2027, the journey heads east to Metung on the Gippsland Lakes, offering the perfect long‑weekend adventure with heart, while raising funds to support kids who need it most.

NSW/ACT

4WD Adventure NSW

27 February, 2027

Register your Interest for 2027! Variety 4WD Adventures are fully hosted, week-long experiences that take your vehicle off the bitumen and onto carefully selected dirt, outback and mountain tracks across Australia.

WA

Creative Car Cruise

11 - 14 March, 2027

The Variety Creative Car Cruise is a boutique, four-day drive on the blacktop, bringing together iconic cars and like-minded enthusiasts. A refined, purpose-led experience combining great driving, curated stops and meaningful connection, all while supporting WA kids and communities.

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Brats Bash VIC

27 March, 2027

A family‑friendly road trip designed for kids helping kids, bringing families together for fun, adventure and purpose. Travel in convoy, explore new places and help children see the real impact of giving, while raising funds to support kids who need extra help to thrive.

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WA 4WD Adventure

21 - 30 May, 2027

Your 5-star outback adventure awaits. The Variety WA 4WD Adventure is a fully catered off-road journey beyond the bitumen, travelling in convoy across remote regions with exclusive access, curated experiences and seamless support, all while raising funds for WA kids in need.

NSW Bash

16-21 May, 2027

REGISTRATION OPENS SOON! The Variety NSW Bash is a six day adventure with over 250 new mates. Over six unforgettable days, we will take you across NSW. Each day we visit to remote schools, enjoying moments with local kids and communities, and plenty of laughs shared with an incredible crew along the way.

NSW/ACT

Spin 4 Kids Western Sydney

27 May, 2027

Spin 4 Kids is coming to Western Sydney on 27 May 2027. Join us at Parramatta Square Town Hall for a heart pumping, heart racing, high energy three-hour team fundraising event. It’s all about raising funds for kids who are sick, experiencing disadvantage or living with disability.

QLD

Yamaha Variety Jet Trek

16 May 2027 - 22 May 2027

The iconic Yamaha Variety Jet Trek is Australia’s largest and most successful charity personal watercraft (PWC) event – a fully supported, once-in-a-lifetime journey along spectacular coastlines.

In 2027, the Yamaha Variety Jet Trek will travel from Port Macquarie to Brisbane from 16 – 22 May, showcasing the breathtaking coastline of East Coast Australia along the way – the perfect backdrop for a week that brings together adventure, camaraderie, and the unmistakable spirit of the Jet Trek community.

SA

SA Bash

7 - 14 August, 2027

In 2027 we’re hitting the dirt tracks as our colourful convoy travels through places you’ve never heard of, let alone been to, supporting local communities and kids in need along the way

QLD

QLD Bash

2 - 12 August, 2027

The Variety Bash is Australia’s longest running and most legendary charity motoring event, taking place for over 40 years and raising funds to support Aussie kids in need.

In 2027, we’re heading from Roma to the Sunshine Coast via Airlie Beach!

As we hit the road in 25-year-old-plus cars, we’ll travel through some of Queensland’s most spectacular scenery, stopping in remote towns and creating memories to last a lifetime.

NSW B to B Bash

15-25 August, 2027

REGISTRATION OPENS SOON! Experience the heart of Australia like never before! The 2027 Variety B to B Bash travels through classic country towns, to open desert skies, red-dirt tracks and legendary outback landmarks, finishing in Berry Springs (Darwin) – all in the name of helping kids in need.

NSW/ACT

Spin 4 Kids Newcastle

30 April, 2027

Spin 4 Kids is a heart pumping, heart racing, high energy five-hour team fundraising event that’s all about raising funds for kids who are sick, experiencing disadvantage or living with disability.

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Our Impact
Help when it’s needed most
For more than 50 years, Variety and our incredible supporters have been there for thousands of children in need across Australia.

Together we’ve created a place where children and their families can turn to for help when times are tough and when there is nowhere else to turn

Get help
Apply for a grant
Variety offers grants to both individuals, organisations and communities to help children, effectively filling systemic gaps where existing support structures are insufficient. We support organisations, kids and their families who are challenged by disability or chronic illness, geographic isolation or suffering financial hardship.
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Our Stories

Learn more about the difference we make every day.
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Get Involved

Change Takes All Of Us

Building an inclusive world takes collective action. Getting involved with Variety – the Children’s Charity will not only help create brighter futures for children across Australia, it can be a life-changing experience for you too.
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Volunteer

Join the heart of Variety! From helping at events to lending your skills behind the scenes, every contribution makes a lasting impact for kids in need.
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Join An Event

When you take part in a Variety event, you’re doing more than joining the fun — you’re helping kids in need and connecting with a community that cares. Together, we make sure every child has the chance to dream, achieve and thrive.
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Fundraise

From hosting an event to taking on a personal challenge, every dollar you raise helps provide vital equipment, therapy, and opportunities for children.
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Partner With Us

Help create brighter futures for kids in need. Your business can make a real difference while inspiring staff and customers. Together, we can empower every child to dream big, achieve their goals, and thrive.
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Donate Your Hair

Make a real difference for kids who have lost their hair. By donating your locks, you’re giving more than hair. You’re giving confidence. Every donation helps transform a child’s day-to-day life and makes them feel like themselves again.
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Workplace Giving

Workplace giving allows employees to make small, regular donations directly from their pre-tax pay.

It’s easy, flexible and completely voluntary.
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Empowering every child to dream, achieve, and thrive!
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