Variety – the Children’s Charity supports kids (aged 0-17) 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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Variety provides support to families and organisations in the following ways
Our Programs
Variety Kids Sports Days
Aimed for kids of all abilities aged 5-18, giving them an opportunity to try different sports in a fun and supportive environment.
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Variety Motor Mouth Camp
A camp to assist Tassie kids who have limited speech and rely on a communication system/talker (AAC) to express themselves.
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Variety Creative Arts Program
Giving kids with adverse life experiences an opportunity to express themselves in ways that promote healing and growth and help to strengthen emotional literacy, self-awareness and positive self-identity.
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Variety School Breakfast Club
Variety School Breakfast Club enables schools to deliver a nutritious breakfast five days a week, to all students in their school – to eliminate the stigma of partaking.
We also focus on building a sense of community within the school.
Wigs for Kids
Losing your hair can have profound psychological effects, particularly through childhood and adolescence. We provide wigs to kids who have lost their hair due to a medical condition.
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Game Changer
This initiative is a sports equipment exchange scheme that seeks to collect donated good quality, preloved sports equipment and redistribute it to Tasmanian children in disadvantaged communities.
Archie's 100
Archie 100 events celebrate an incredible life lost too soon and make a positive difference for the future. Through “Archie’s 100” funds raised will go towards funding the best equipment, research or patient care at the Royal Hobart Hospital’s Neonatal and Paediatric Intensive Care Unit.
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Zoodoo Pay It Forward for Variety Kids
A Pay it Forward initiative giving Variety kids the chance to enjoy a day at the zoo with their families.
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If you have any questions please contact the Variety Tasmania Office on 03 6248 4888 or email [email protected] and our friendly team will be happy to assist.