When children who are sick, experiencing disadvantage, or living with a disability are left with nowhere else to turn, we provide the critical help and hope they thought was out of reach.
We help children gain equity, independence, inclusion, and self-esteem through life-changing equipment and services delivered across our three core programs.
Care
We help children access the care and support they need from essential health equipment and therapy to well-being and family assistance. We’re here to ensure no child misses out on the support they deserve, filling the gaps where other systems fall short.
We give children with disabilities the tools to navigate their world independently. Whether through adaptive mobility devices or access to social opportunities, we empower children to thrive—helping them play, learn, and experience the joys of childhood.
We equip children for long-term success through skills development, education, and community support. We open doors to opportunities that help children grow, thrive, and build a brighter, more inclusive future for all.
Across Australia, 1 in 6 kids live in poverty and 1 in 9 live with disability. Their letters of hope to Santa ask for a present to open, the chance to join their friends, tools to be heard, and essentials to keep up at school.
Where fun, community, and life-changing impact come together.
Taking part in a Variety event is an exciting and fun way to raise funds for children in need. As well as helping children and their families, events are a wonderful opportunity to connect with Variety supporters and local communities - and experience what it means to be part of the ‘Variety Family’
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Carols By Candlelight
20 Dec, 2025
7HOFM proudly supported by John X Presents bring you Variety Carols by Candlelight 2025!
The Hot 100 Australia Day Ute Run is a street parade that entertains spectators as it winds it way through Darwin and Palmerston culminating in a community celebration at Noonamah Tavern!!
The 2026 Variety 4WD Adventure ‘Flinders Ranges Unearthed’ will deliver good tracks and fabulous scenery, encompassing the renowned Ikara-Flinders Ranges and Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Parks.
This family event is all about kids helping kids! While making friends and experiencing new places, your kids get to see the impact they are making along the way.
Escape the everyday. Discover K’gari. Say goodbye to traffic lights and hello to off-road adventures. This is your chance to tick K’gari off the bucket list and experience the adventure of a lifetime.
In 2026 we’re hitting the dirt tracks as our colourful convoy travels through places you’ve never heard of, let alone been to, supporting local communities and kids in need along the way.
Over 10 days each year, our colourful convoy travels through rural parts of Australia, having a blast and supporting local communities and kids in need along the way.
Variety offers grants to both individuals, organisations and communities to help children, effectively filling systemic gaps where existing support structures are insufficient. We support organisations, kids and their families who are challenged by disability or chronic illness, geographic isolation or suffering financial hardship.
Building an inclusive world takes collective action. Getting involved with Variety – the Children’s Charity will not only help create brighter futures for children across Australia, it can be a life-changing experience for you too.
Volunteer
Join the heart of Variety! From helping at events to lending your skills behind the scenes, every contribution makes a lasting impact for kids in need.
When you take part in a Variety event, you’re doing more than joining the fun — you’re helping kids in need and connecting with a community that cares. Together, we make sure every child has the chance to dream, achieve and thrive.
From hosting an event to taking on a personal challenge, every dollar you raise helps provide vital equipment, therapy, and opportunities for children.
Help create brighter futures for kids in need. Your business can make a real difference while inspiring staff and customers. Together, we can empower every child to dream big, achieve their goals, and thrive.
Make a real difference for kids who have lost their hair. By donating your locks, you’re giving more than hair. You’re giving confidence. Every donation helps transform a child’s day-to-day life and makes them feel like themselves again.
