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Variety Victoria are lucky enough to see the smiles on thousands of children’s faces, receives hundreds of thank you letters and hear the stories from families and friends of the difference Variety has made in the lives of their children who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs. Here are just a few of those stories.
Variety Freedom Program
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Music lover Jasper was born with Athetoid Cerebral Palsy and Idiopathic Generalised Epilepsy, every part of his two year old body is affected. Variety granted Jasper and his family a David Hart Walker and the opportunity to stand up and take his first steps.
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Two year old David receives a small pacer to help him learn to walk so he can get out and about in his backyard and play with his big brother!
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For Kai, a bright motivated 6 year old who has cerebral palsy, severe haemophilia and complex communication needs, his first day of school is particularly inspiring. Thanks to Variety – the Children’s Charity, Kai started school with a dynamic standing frame enabling him to participate in...
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At just 4 years old, Joseph suffers from a complex seizure disorder limiting his mobility and independence. Variety recently presented this very special little boy with a medium pacer that will support his mobility and enable him to take his first independent steps!
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Thu 02 Feb 2012
Variety – the Children’s Charity presented a Sunshine Coach to Berengarra School in Box Hill on Thursday 2 February 2012. This presentation is thanks to Gloria Jean's Coffees and their global foundation With Heart, who raised $150,000 for Variety with their annual Cappuccino for a Cause campaign ...
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Remember how much fun you had as a child visiting the local playground? The exhilaration of playing on a swing is something that most children enjoy, and nearly all take for granted. For those in a wheelchair, the simple pleasure of swinging through the air was never an option until Wayne Devine...
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Variety Future Kids Program
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Joshua Gray was presented with an iPad from Variety on Monday December 3 at the Variety office. Joshua has Autism and this equipment will assist his learning, communication and social skills. It will also help him to focus at school.
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Variety funded the purchase of an Apple iPad for Tayla. This iPad can now be used as a key communication device, on many levels for Tayla’s development. It is not simply about helping Tayla to communicate and practice her signing. It is a new tool for Tayla to interact with her carers, her...
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Brendan has Fragile X Syndrome and an associated developmental delay. With his delayed speech and language development, having an iPad will provide an additional strategy to encourage Brendan to communicate, his expressions and his learning. Variety presented Brendan and his mother with his brand...
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Sometimes circumstances are so unexpected and devastating that we find ourselves rallying together to provide immediate help to those in need. Variety, in association with The Shane Warne Foundation, and with the assistance of many Variety Bash participants and corporate supporters has assisted...
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Variety Caring for Kids Program
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Variety Victoria has supported NETS Ambulances since 2007 through our Caring for Kids Program. 'NETS' – Newborn Emergency Transport - is the statewide emergency service for medical retrieval of critically ill newborns, infants and children in Victoria. NETS provides advice to hospitals requestin...
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Angliss Hospital paediatrics ward received an extra $50,000 in funding in 2012, thanks to community support. The Rotary Club of Emerald’s Kids Fun Run with Thomas was an outstanding success last year, with more than 400 children running to support sick kids. The event raised $34,000 for the...
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