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Case Studies

Variety Freedom Program

  • Chloe

    Chloe

    Four-year-old Chloe has found her own wheels thanks to Variety WA. Chloe lives with epilepsy and Rett Syndrome, causing seizures, poor muscle tone and Apraxia.  The Apraxia affects Chloe’s body movements, causing absent speech, difficulty walking, diminished eye contact and limited functional use...

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  • Tayla

    Tayla

    At just ten years of age, Tayla Tasseff displays determination and courage far beyond her years. In her own words, Tayla shares her story and explains how her Variety grant is helping her overcome Cerebral Palsy, as she works towards her dream of one day walking. “Wow what a great time I am...

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Variety Future Kids Program

  • Josh

    Josh

    At nine years of age, Josh has had more than his fair share of challenges.  A twin, Josh was born prematurely and fought through the first years of his life to overcome epilepsy, severe global developmental delay with intellectual disability, mild cerebral palsy, cleft lip and palate, moderate...

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  • Melissa

    Melissa

    Over the past several years, Melissa has worked hard at her dream to become a ballerina. Variety WA and the IGA Variety Brian Treasure Scholarships have been there to provide much needed support every step of the way.  She began learning ballet at just three years of age and joined the Terry...

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Variety Caring for Kids Program

  • Alyx

    Alyx

    Four year old Alyx loves music, dancing, The Wiggles, and spending time outdoors catching butterflies or picking flowers. A happy, seemingly healthy little girl, it came as a shock to parents Peter and Tracey to learn Alyx has Type 1 Diabetes and needs up to four insulin injections every day just...

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  • Ear bus

    Ear bus

    Variety WA recently granted our third Variety Ear Bus to the Speech and Hearing Centre, worth $130,000. Approximately 75% of indigenous children experience middle ear infection and disease compared to 35% for non-indigenous children. The problem is so severe it is considered an epidemic by the...

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Testimonials

  • “ We are so grateful to Variety WA and I just wish that all the supporters could see for themselves what a difference they have made to our family. All we can say is ‘thank you'. ”

    Neeva parent of Josh

  • “ As a parent you take such joy from watching your child ride their first bicycle, and most parents take that for granted… From the bottom of our hearts we thank Variety WA for helping make this dream come true ”

    Tracy and Byron parents of Chloe

  • “ No words can describe my thanks and appreciation. You have taken so much financial pressure off my Mum who is always working hard and allowed me to take further steps towards my dream, to be a ballerina. ”

    Melissa Dougall Aged 18 years

  • “ I love my Motomed and I am so glad Variety was able to help me get this. I have a dream of one day being able to walk. ”

    Tayla Tasseff Aged 10 years

  • “ By improving hearing, we are helping indigenous children perform and learn better at school... none of which would be happening without Variety WA’s support ”

    Paul Higginbotham Speech & Hearing Centre CEO

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