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Workplace Giving

The Variety Workplace Giving Program is a simple yet powerful way for employers and employees to support children who are sick, experiencing disadvantaged or living with disability.

Make a Meaningful Difference Through Workplace Giving

Workplace giving allows employees to make regular donations to Variety directly from their pre-tax pay.
It’s one of the most cost-effective ways to support charity, and it helps create ongoing, reliable funding for children and families who need it most.

Whether you’re an employer looking to strengthen your corporate social responsibility, or an employee wanting to make a meaningful impact.

Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.

How your support helps

Your support helps Variety deliver essential programs, grants and experiences that make a real difference for children and their families.
It could mean providing specialised equipment that gives a child independence and mobility, funding inclusive education programs that open doors to learning, or creating joyful experiences that help kids build confidence and connection.

Every dollar, product, or volunteer hour helps us reach more children who might otherwise miss out and ensures that every child, regardless of circumstance, has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
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What are the benefits?
Workplace giving is an easy way to make a meaningful impact

For Employees

Instant tax benefit
Donations come from pre-tax pay meaning no receipts or tax-time paperwork needed.
Feel connected to real impact
You’ll receive inspiring stories about how your support is helping kids thrive.
Flexible and voluntary
Start, stop or adjust your donation any time through payroll.

For Employers

Build a more engaged, connected team
Employees feel proud working for an organisation that supports children in need.
Simple to manage
Payroll systems make workplace giving quick and low-cost to administer.
Enhance your social impact
Partner with Variety to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families across Australia.
Did you know?
For the cost of a single weekly coffee, you could help give a child the joy of their very first bike. A $6.00 workplace giving donation each week is enough to fund a brand-new bike by the end of the year.
Some workplaces choose to match employee donations, doubling the impact of every gift. Consider asking your HR or payroll team if dollar matching is available at your workplace.
Employees today are more community-minded than ever! Most prefer giving a small amount each week, and many say workplace giving makes it easier to support causes they care about.
Frequently Asked Questions

For Employees

Workplace giving lets employees help children live, laugh and learn through small, regular donations that make a big difference. It’s tax-effective, easy to set up and completely flexible and it helps people feel connected to creating brighter futures for Australian kids in need.

  • Let your HR or payroll team know you’d like to donate through workplace giving.
  • Choose your donation amount, even $2 each pay makes a difference.
  • Your donation is processed automatically and tax benefits apply instantly.
  • Begin making meaningful impact every pay cycle.

You’ll need to set up your donation again with your new employer, as your workplace giving registration won’t transfer to your new job. If your new workplace doesn’t offer workplace giving, you can still support Variety by becoming a regular giver, just note that these donations aren’t deducted pre-tax.
We hope you’ll continue to support us in whatever way works best for you.

Yes! Employees can adjust or cancel their contribution anytime through payroll.

Yes, Variety provides regular stories, updates and reports so your team can see the difference they are making.

Because workplace giving happens pre-tax, your donation may cost less than you think. Use the Good2Give Tax Calculator to check your after-tax cost and impact. Try the calculator

For Employers

Workplace giving helps employers create a workplace where people feel connected to something bigger. It strengthens culture, boosts morale, and shows employees that their organisation shares their values. And because it’s simple to run and cost-effective, it’s an easy way for businesses to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families who need support.

  • Contact your payroll team or software provider to enable workplace giving deductions.
  • Register your workplace’s interest with Variety.
  • Share the program with employees using our ready-made templates and resources.
  • Optionally choose to match employee donations.
  • Enjoy regular updates on the impact your team is creating.

Companies match employee workplace giving donations because it strengthens their social impact, boosts employee engagement, and shows a genuine commitment to supporting the community. Matching gifts also encourages more employees to participate, helping organisations create a larger, more meaningful contribution together.

Variety – the Children’s Charity is a registered Australian charity with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status. Workplace giving donations are voluntary, processed through employer payroll, and eligible for immediate tax benefits. Employees receive tax advantages directly through payroll and do not require receipts from Variety.
For more information, please refer to the ATO’s Workplace Giving Guidelines

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Whether you’re an employer or an employee, joining the Variety Workplace Giving Program is simple and the impact is extraordinary.
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