Two former Variety Scholarship recipients have achieved incredible success on the international stage, bringing home medals from the 2026 Commonwealth Games and inspiring the next generation of young Australians.

For a child facing complex medical and mobility challenges, everyday life was filled with discomfort and long stretches spent lying down.

The Kimberley 9s is more than a game of football – it’s a community initiative that uses sport to keep kids engaged in school. 

“We were trying to find the right physio, OT, speech therapist… We didn’t know much about cerebral palsy at the time, but we knew we wanted to give Cale every chance to reach his potential.

When James was keen to expand their programs to include local children living with a disability, he turned to Variety for support.

With help from a Variety Mobility Equipment Grant, two-year-old Huda now has a special stroller that gives her comfort, safety, and freedom. For her family, it’s meant more than mobility — it’s brought joy, dignity, and the chance to enjoy life beyond hospital walls.

Laughter echoed through the Adelaide Zoo as more than 2,500 children and their carers came together for the annual Variety Kids’ Picnic.

With courage, resilience, and support from Variety Tasmania, young Arlo has overcome rare congenital challenges and is now thriving, ready to take on the world with a smile.

For siblings Amaleah and Iliyas, simple outings were once a challenge. Both living with Level 3 non-verbal autism, sensory overwhelm made it hard for their family to get out and explore together.

With support from Variety, Jack became the first bilateral patient to receive 3D-printed ears.