Variety – the Children’s Charity supports kids (aged 0-18) who are sick, experiencing disadvantage or living with a disability. Our vision at Variety is for all Australian children to attain their full potential, regardless of ability or background. We’re passionate about all kids deserving a fair go, believing no child should fall through the gaps.
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Individual Grants We Offer
We Move Grant
We want to get kids moving so after an extensive review of our existing mobility grants, we created the We Move Grant. This grant funds specialist disability equipment that is not easily available through statutory services such as the NDIS. This life-changing equipment increases physical development, independence and social inclusion.
Applications for the We Move Grant can be submitted all year round.
We Care – Therapy Grants
This grant provides financial assistance towards therapy costs to assist children that have been diagnosed with a condition and are waiting for an NDIS plan, or are ineligible for NDIS support. The grant is up to the value of $2000 over a twelve-month period.
Applications for the We Care – Therapy Grant can be submitted all year round.
We Care – Wig Grants
Variety provides wigs to kids who have lost their hair due to alopecia or another medical condition that results in permanent hair loss. Losing your hair can have profound psychological effects, particularly through childhood and adolescence. One specialised wig can cost up to $6,000 and lasts two to three years so the cost is prohibitive for many families.
Applications for Wig Grants are open all year round.
Variety Heart Scholarships
Variety Heart Scholarships support kids with a demonstrated talent who are living with a disability, chronic illness or financial hardship, to pursue their dreams and realise their potential. Variety Heart Scholarships are made possible by the support of our partners, The Grahame Mapp Family Foundation in honour of the late Gillian Mapp.
Applications will open on 1 May 2024 at 9am and close on 31 May 2024 at 5pm.
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Motoring Events Grants
By invitation only, schools and community groups along a Variety Motoring Event route can apply for a dedicated grant. Variety Motoring Events contribute a range of items, from chicken coops to swing sets to iPads to support kids in regional and remote parts of our beautiful country.
We Join Grant
The Variety We Join Community Grant is here to support kids to join in with their communities, no matter their circumstances or address. Schools and organisations are invited to apply for grants up to $10,000 to purchase equipment that will promote access and inclusivity in the community for children aged 0-18 years.
Applications for the We Join Grant can be submitted all year round.
Sunshine Coaches
Variety Sunshine Coaches provide transport to organisations who cater to kids with a physical disability, regional or social disadvantage, to enable them to access the community and to experience a range of special programs and activities.
Variety Sunshine Coaches can be fitted with wheelchair modifications, ensuring that all children can attend excursions and extra-curricular activities together.
Applications are now closed.
Other Ways Variety Supports Families
Flying Start Paediatric Service
The Variety Flying Start Paediatric Service is a flying outreach service that offers free paediatric assessments for children and young people in Western NSW.
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Just Like You
Educating primary school students to develop understanding, acceptance and inclusion of people with a disability, learning that people with a disability really are JUST LIKE YOU!
Just Like You runs throughout the school year.
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Variety Livvi’s Place
Variety wants all kids to be able to play, no matter their ability, so we work with Councils and developers to help ensure playspaces across Australia really are for everyone.
Keep in touch
If you have any questions please contact our Kids Support team on 02 9819 1000 or [email protected]
There are a couple of other ways to stay up to date on all that is happening at Variety for kids and families, including finding out about the return of kids experiences such as the Variety Kids Xmas Party. We send a monthly newsletter to families with kids aged 0-18, that you are welcome to sign up for. You can also join our dedicated Facebook group.
Sign up here for our Variety families newsletter
Join the Variety families Facebook group
We love hearing the stories about the wonderful kids and families we support at Variety, and to share them with our Community. If you would like to share your story please click here.