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August 26, 2025 by nswadmin
FUNDRAISER SPOTLIGHT
Matthew Weaber, 24, was a new face on the 2025 Variety B to B Bash in...

July 10, 2025 by nswadmin
Whats happening in Kids Support – July
Hello from the Kids Support Team at Variety NSW/ACT! We’re excited to share...

July 8, 2025 by nswadmin
FUNDRAISER SPOTLIGHT: Team Taree – Car 2430
At Variety – the Children’s Charity NSW/ACT, our events are powered by passionate people...

June 3, 2025 by nswadmin
2025 Variety Long Lunch
On Wednesday 14 May, supporters, friends, and family of Variety – the Children’s Charity came...

May 4, 2025 by nswadmin
From Non-Runner to Half Marathon Hero
Twelve months ago, Erinn considered herself a non-runner. Fast forward to May, and she crossed the...

May 1, 2025 by nswadmin
Join City2Surf with Team Variety!
Is taking part in the City2Surf is on your ‘to do list’? If so, we’d like to invite...

April 10, 2025 by nswadmin
Two new Sunshine Coaches delivered!
Two new Variety Sunshine Coaches have been delivered to Rutherford Tech High and Yandelorah School...

March 7, 2025 by nswadmin
How We Help – March 2025 Update
We want to ensure everyone in our community has access to support. Here...

September 23, 2024 by nswadmin
Variety Heart Scholarships for 104 NSW & ACT Kids
A blind cricketer, an archer and two equestrian vaulters are among the...

September 6, 2024 by nswadmin
Sydney Spin Raises $58,000 for Kids in Need
More than 200 Sydneysiders from 23 teams spun their way to fun, fitness...

June 12, 2024 by nswadmin
Remembering Margaret White
With Marg White’s passing, we remember with gratitude the incredible contribution that she made...

March 29, 2023 by nswadmin
$68,000 raised at Spin 4 Kids Newcastle 2023
Novocastrians… you did it again! You put your pedal to the metal and took on the ultimate spin bike...

April 4, 2022 by nswadmin
Variety Spin 4 Kids Newcastle 2022
Newcastle in a Record Breaking Spin What...

December 14, 2021 by NSW Admin
2021 Regional Service Award presented to Jon Russell
Monday 13 December,...
December 13, 2021 by nswadmin
Regional Spotlight
We continue to focus on reaching all kids and supporting families and communities, regardless of how remote or regional they may be. Children who are forced to travel great distances for medical appointments, educational opportunities and sporting competitions often face particular challenges and that’s where we come in – making sure that all kids can attain their full potential, regardless of their background.

November 25, 2021 by nswadmin
Xmas Comes Early for Newcastle Families
Christmas came early for more than 1000 children, their families and their carers as they made their...

August 12, 2021 by nswadmin
Endeavour Energy Powers On
As the NSW lockdown continues, it’s hard to believe it was only a short time ago that we came all...

June 22, 2021 by nswadmin
Sydney Spins 4 Kids
Variety Spin 4 Kids Sydney took the harbour city by storm last Friday, raising over $26,000 in the...

May 27, 2021 by nswadmin
New Sunshine Coach for Mitchells Island
The Manning River community came together recently to celebrate the handover of a new Sunshine Coach...

May 20, 2021 by nswadmin
Celebrating National Volunteer Week
The Beatles may have sang about getting by with a little help from their friends but if we were to...

April 28, 2021 by nswadmin
Variety Spin 4 Kids Newcastle record breaking event
Newcastle in a Record Breaking Spin What...

April 6, 2021 by nswadmin
City of Sydney are helping us play in the city
After a whirlwind year of cancelled events it brings us much joy to be...

December 16, 2020 by nswadmin
Thank you Peter Hebbes AM for your 30 years on our Board
At our most recent Annual General Meeting on Thursday 10 December 2020 we raised a glass to the incredible...

December 2, 2020 by nswadmin
Thank you Woolworths for your support in 2020
As you can imagine 2020 has been a very challenging for Variety with our ability to raise funds being...

June 16, 2020 by NSW Admin
Variety Just Like You program goes digital
As social distancing creates new challenges and barriers to making social connections there is more...

June 10, 2020 by nswadmin
Variety supporters recognised with Medal of the Order of Australia in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Two long-time Variety supporters have been recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia...

January 20, 2020 by nswadmin
Meet Cheryl, our Hair with Heart volunteer
Cheryl is one of our precious volunteers who helps out in the office with our ...

January 14, 2020 by nswadmin
Meet Con, Variety’s most enthusiastic volunteer
Con has been involved with Variety for nearly 20 years. He’s one of our most active volunteers in...

November 12, 2019 by nswadmin
Chalmers Road School the recipients of the 1400th Variety Sunshine Coach
The teachers and students of Chalmers...

October 8, 2019 by nswadmin
Paul Hogan turns 80….. Variety’s first Chairman
Today, Monday 8th October 2019, our mate Paul Hogan celebrate’s his 80th birthday. Happy Birthday...

September 23, 2019 by nswadmin
Wynton is the highest Variety fundraiser for City2Surf
Wynton is a big-hearted Variety supporter and highest fundraiser for City2Surf 2019. Trying...

July 4, 2019 by nswadmin
Vision for Life camera brings lifesaving technology to Hawkesbury Hospital
On Thursday 27th June we had the pleasure of being present for the launch of the final...

May 16, 2019 by nswadmin
Variety NSW/ACT and partners win big at the Variety World Conference
Variety NSW/ACT CEO David Sexton, Chairman John Dennis and Board Member Jack Cannons have...

May 14, 2019 by nswadmin
National Volunteer Week – Celebrating our Variety volunteers
Next week (20 – 26 May) is National Volunteer Week, an opportunity to celebrate our volunteers,...

April 6, 2019 by nswadmin
The G.J. Gardner Variety Freedom House raises over $400,000 for Variety – the Children’s Charity
The sun was shining in Nowra on Saturday when the G.J. Gardner Variety Freedom House went...

January 21, 2019 by nswadmin
G.J. Gardner Freedom House 2019 to be ready In March
Our mates at G.J. Gardner...