Variety – the Children’s Charity supports children aged 0-18 who are sick, experiencing disadvantage or living with a disability to ensure all kids have the same opportunities in life, regardless of circumstance or ability. Variety want the best for kids and you’ve come to the right place for more information on currently open grants or other ways Variety supports families.
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Individual Grants we offer
We Move Grants
We want to get kids moving, so after an extensive review of our existing mobility grants we have created the We Move Grant. This grant funds mobility equipment that is not easily available through other avenues, such as the NDIS.
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 other medical conditions. We understand these wigs can be expensive so we’re here to help make one possible for as many children as possible.
Applications for the Wig Grant can be submitted 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. Scholarships are awarded in the areas of Sport and The Arts. Some past recipients have gone on to represent Australia on the world stage, whilst others have simply needed help to reach the next stage of development in their talent. 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 for the 2024 round are closed.
Find out moreCommunity Grants we offer
Motoring Events Grants
By invitation only, schools and community groups along a Variety motoring event route, such as the Bash or Postie Bike Dash, can apply for a dedicated grant to support their students.
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.
We Join Grant applications have closed. They will re-open in 2025.
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 for 2023 are now closed.
Other ways Variety supports families
Just Like You
Variety Just Like You is 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!
The Variety Just Like You program is run throughout the school year.
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.