Help Aussie kids be kids
Every child has the right to attain their full potential regardless of ability or background.
All children deserve the same opportunities in life.
Variety – the Children’s Charity supports children and families who are facing many challenges through sickness, disadvantage or living with a disability.
With your generosity, we can help children to gain mobility and freedom, get out and about in the community, communicate, achieve independence and increase self-esteem, and where possible, help them integrate into mainstream school and activities.
Nathan's Story
Nathan Donaldson, a 15-year-old from Bundaberg, was recently awarded a Variety Heart Scholarship for wheelchair racing.
Nathan was born with Cerebral Palsy that affects all four limbs. He was unable to join in sports as a child, until he was introduced to Para Athletics wheelchair racing.
In his own words, Nathan found his ability in his disability.
Help when it’s needed most
Every child deserves the chance to be the best they can be, to get the most out of life, regardless of their ability or background.
Ways that we help
Mobility
Variety helps children gain independence and freedom by providing financial support for things like wheelchairs, walking frames, hoists and vehicle modifications.
Medical
Variety helps families care for children with a medical condition in their own home by providing vital medical items and equipment like feeds, nappies, orthotics, seizure alarms and sensory equipment.
Schools and organisations
Variety helps schools and organisations with things like all-ability playgrounds, Liberty swings (modified for special needs), and sunshine coaches for transporting children, which can be wheelchair modified.
To children and families in need, who can’t afford specialist care and equipment, and when government support isn’t available.