Grants
We deliver practical help with mobility aids (e.g. adaptive bikes, mobility scooters, walkers), accessibility equipment (e.g. all-terrain wheelchairs, eye gaze machines), educational tools and technology (e.g. iPads, AAC/communication devices), learning support (e.g. decodable books, stationery), health-related equipment (feeding appliances, trampolines, swing sets) and safety resources (safety sleeper beds, first aid kits, oxygen). We also provide wigs for kids with permanent hair loss. Grants are available for individuals or community organisations. Read some stories here about what our support often looks like.
Apply for an EduKids Grant (essential back-to-school stationery) NOW (closes 11 Jan 2026)
Apply for Bikes for Kids (bikes for children experiencing disadvantage) NOW
Apply for a Wig Grant
FUNDamentals for SCHOOL KIDS
Apply for an Individual Grant (open 1 Jan – 31 Aug 2026)
Apply for a Community Grant (open 1 Jan – 31 Aug 2026)
Variety Heart Scholarships
Variety gives kids scholarships to encourage their achievements and to provide support to help them reach their full potential and follow their dreams. The Variety Heart Scholarships support kids with an existing talent across the arts, education and sport.
Variety Heart Scholarship applications will be open from 1 January-31 August 2026.
Programs
We offer inclusive programs to encourage participation, providing opportunities for kids to shine. Our programs include Variety Kids Sports Days, Variety Kids Camp, Braille Music Camp, Motor Mouth Camp, Financial Literacy Program and Bikes for Kids. More info via links below.
Experiences
We host events where kids can make new friends, have fun, relax, and create special memories with their families. A highlight on our calendar is the Children’s Christmas Party in Brisbane. We also provide experiences for kids in the form of tickets to sports games, movies, and in many other ways. Get in touch or check our socials for more info.
Impact Partners
Variety partners with organisations to achieve our shared goal of improving the lives of children living with a disability or in disadvantaged circumstances.
