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November 28, 2023 by Variety QLD Admin
Variety 4WD Adventure Drives Fundraising Efforts to Help Aussie Kids
The Variety 4WD Adventure 2023 began its exciting journey from the heart of Canberra on Wednesday...
November 28, 2023 by Variety QLD Admin
Variety Financial Literacy Program Celebrates Student Graduations
The Variety Financial Literacy Program equips students at special schools across Queensland with essential...
October 27, 2023 by qldadmin
What a day!
Gold Coast Rollerblaze Wheelchair Basketball is an all inclusive program providing wheelchair basketball...
September 26, 2023 by Variety QLD Admin
Mia Shines on the Global Stage at the World Dwarf Games
13-year-old Mia, who is supported by a Variety Heart Scholarship, has made her mark at the World Dwarf...
August 8, 2023 by Variety QLD Admin
The Variety Bash 2023: Driving Change for Aussie Kids
This August over 330 participants and 77 cars revved up their engines for the annual Variety Bash,...
July 26, 2023 by Variety QLD Admin
Variety Introduces New Partnership with Safewill
Did you know that only 40% of Australians have a legal will? This leaves a significant number of Australians...
July 20, 2023 by Variety QLD Admin
Variety Learning Centre Paves the Way for Indigenous Students
Meet Tanya, a senior school student and proud Aboriginal Australian, who is embarking on a path to...
July 4, 2023 by Variety QLD Admin
Lucky Winner Claims $10,000 in Variety Heart Lottery
Jonathan, a first-time participant in the Variety Heart Lottery, couldn’t believe it at first...
June 26, 2023 by Variety QLD Admin
Miss World Australia Participants Empower Change Through Beauty
Did you know that Variety has had a long-standing and amazing partnership with Miss World Australia?...
June 26, 2023 by Variety QLD Admin
School Music Program to Create Magic for More Students
At Southport Special School, the magic of music is making a difference...
June 23, 2023 by Variety QLD Admin
100,000 Metres for Kids in Need
Two gym trainers from Flex Fitness Australia recently took on an extraordinary fitness challenge,...
April 24, 2023 by Variety QLD Admin
Variety Braille Music Camp
Variety Braille Music Camp is a one of a kind opportunity for kids and adults who are blind or vision...
April 20, 2023 by Variety QLD Admin
National Financial Literacy Month
April is National Financial Literacy Month, which aims to promote financial education and awareness....
April 20, 2023 by Variety QLD Admin
New Zealand Trek
Fundraisers from High Street Underwriting Agency have raised an impressive $93,000 for Variety and...
March 28, 2023 by Variety QLD Admin
Tara Goes for Gold
10-year-old Tara, one of our newest Variety Heart Scholarship Recipients, is quickly becoming a rising...
January 23, 2023 by Variety QLD Admin
Variety Teaches Kids Everyday Money Skills
Variety’s Financial Literacy Program teaches everyday money skills to kids at Queensland special...
January 23, 2023 by Variety QLD Admin
Back to School Grant for Kids Living with Disadvantage
Nearly 200 kids were set up for a successful first day of school in 2023 with a Variety grant for...
December 19, 2022 by Variety QLD Admin
Christmas Surprise for Variety Heart Lottery 0014 Winner
Congratulations to the grand prize winner for lottery 0014, Andrew from Dee Why. Andrew has participated...
December 8, 2022 by Variety QLD Admin
Variety Kids Christmas Party
We made this Christmas brighter for 2,500 kids who had a day out they’ll never forget at the...
November 23, 2022 by Variety QLD Admin
Noah’s Swimming Success
Thanks to his Variety Heart Scholarship, Noah is now a fully trained pool lifeguard. Noah is one of...
November 23, 2022 by Variety QLD Admin
Alopecia Awareness Week
Ivy, one of our Variety kids, is 11-year-old and lives with Cerebral Palsy. She has experienced her...
November 23, 2022 by Variety QLD Admin
AMP Stair Challenge
In celebration of their 30 year milestone of making impact in the community, AMP Foundation hosted...
November 9, 2022 by Variety QLD Admin
Variety Heart Lottery VIP Winner
Congratulations to our latest Variety Heart Lottery VIP winner, Stacey from South Australia! Stacey...
October 25, 2022 by Variety QLD Admin
Variety Bikes for Kids
Getting your very first bike is a special moment in childhood that many of us may take for granted....
October 25, 2022 by Variety QLD Admin
Variety Volunteers Race to Raise Funds
Variety volunteers have taken on Spartan Race! They were first inspired to help kids in need when...
October 25, 2022 by Variety QLD Admin
Jackson’s AFL Dreams Come True
Variety grant recipient Jackson has big dreams of kicking goals in his favourite sport, AFL. However,...
September 26, 2022 by Variety QLD Admin
Variety Fundraisers Take on Bridge to Brisbane 2022
Each year many Queenslanders challenge themselves to run in the Bridge to Brisbane, however for Variety’s...
September 26, 2022 by Variety QLD Admin
Variety Raises Record 2.3 Million in 2022 Bash
Every year Queensland’s longest-running iconic charity motoring event, the Variety Bash, raises...
September 26, 2022 by Variety QLD Admin
Giving Queensland Kids the Gift of Mobility
Variety steps in for families where no government assistance or other support is available. Our work...
September 26, 2022 by Variety QLD Admin
World Gratitude Day Wrap Up
We dedicated a whole day to appreciating what we’re grateful for, YOU! Wednesday 21 September...
August 18, 2022 by Variety QLD Admin
Variety Bash 2022 – The Iconic Adventure for Aussie Kids
The Variety Bash is an iconic Australian event that has raised over $220 million nationally since...
August 18, 2022 by Variety QLD Admin
Variety Launches New Financial Literacy Program
There’s so much that schools teach our kids, but something that’s lacking from school curriculum...
August 18, 2022 by Variety QLD Admin
Save the Date – World Gratitude Day
On Wednesday 21st September, people from all over the world will be celebrating World Gratitude Day....
August 18, 2022 by Variety QLD Admin
Greg Klease Awarded 2022 Presidential Citation
With the sun newly risen, Greg Klease’s feet hit the skinny strip of...
August 17, 2022 by Variety QLD Admin
Thomas Robbin’s Success Through Variety Heart Scholarships
We’d like to congratulate our sports scholarship star, Thomas Robins, on reaching his final...
July 18, 2022 by Variety QLD Admin
Tara Wins The Variety Heart Lottery
Imagine what you could do if you won $10,000. For Variety Heart Lottery #0013 winner Tara Harley,...
December 10, 2021 by qldadmin
Anjali Makes Christmas Dreams Come True For Variety Kids
Of all the presents that The University of Queensland student, Anjali Warrier will be handing out...
November 1, 2021 by qldadmin
Libby’s Story
For as long as they can remember, Queensland siblings Samuel and Rebecca have been their big sister’s...
August 13, 2021 by qldadmin
Your new 2021 Variety Bash – November
After a challenging week, we’re thrilled to finish it off on a high with some exciting news! We’ve...
August 10, 2021 by qldadmin
2021 Variety Bash Postponed
Thank you to those of you who tuned in to our live update on Facebook earlier this afternoon. The...
August 2, 2021 by qldadmin
Update on the 2021 Variety Bash
Planning is continuing for yet another successful Variety Bash event in 2021. The COVID-19...
July 13, 2021 by qldadmin
Calling Brisbane kids who love to sing!
Budding young songsters are invited to join in Variety Queensland’s all-inclusive choir. Open...
August 12, 2020 by qldadmin
2021 Yamaha Variety Jet Trek Update
In response to restrictions and uncertainty around interstate travel due to COVID-19, we’ve...
April 8, 2020 by qldadmin
The Variety Bash Adventure
In response to your feedback and the current and evolving guidelines due to coronavirus (COVID-19),...
April 7, 2020 by qldadmin
Miss World Australia contestant Alexia Zouroudis has raised over $14,228!
Alexia has raised over $14,228 to help 11 kids access a full year of tutoring at the Variety Learning Centre in Townsville.
March 19, 2020 by qldadmin
Resources for families
The current situation regarding COVID-19 provides interesting challenges for those caring for children....
March 19, 2020 by qldadmin
COVID-19 Statement from Variety
Update: 23 March 2020 Since the last update, there has...
October 30, 2019 by qldadmin
Sam is taking the chop for Hair with Heart
This November we’re aiming to raise $150,000 through Hair with Heart. An ambitious goal, that will...
October 11, 2019 by qldadmin
Lady Jayne and Hair with Heart join together to give the gift of confidence
More kids will get a fair go thanks to an exciting new partnership between McPhersons and Variety...
September 11, 2019 by qldadmin
30th Anniversary Variety Bash QLD raises over $1.4 million for Aussie Kids
Variety Bash rolls into glitter strip on ultimate road trip. The 30th annual...
September 10, 2019 by qldadmin
Day 10 Highlights – Byron Bay to Gold Coast
Day 10 Byron Bay to Gold Coast And...
September 10, 2019 by qldadmin
Day 9 Highlights – Mt Malakoff to Byron bay
Day 9 Mt Malakoff to Byron Bay The...
September 6, 2019 by qldadmin
Day 8 Highlights – Oakey to Mt Malakoff
Day 8 Oakey to Mt Malakoff 3-year-old...
September 4, 2019 by qldadmin
Day 7 Highlights – Rainbow Beach to Oakey
Day 7 Rainbow Beach to Oakey Feeling...
September 4, 2019 by qldadmin
Day 6 Highlights – Rainbow Beach Lay Day
Day 6 Rainbow Beach Lay Day After a busy few days...
September 2, 2019 by qldadmin
Day 5 Highlights – Taroom to Rainbow Beach
Day 5 Taroom to Rainbow Beach The Bashers rolled...
September 1, 2019 by qldadmin
Day 4 Highlights – Springsure to Taroom
Day 4 Springsure to Taroom Not only...
August 31, 2019 by qldadmin
Day 3 Highlights – Rockhampton to Springsure
DAY 3 Rockhampton to Springsure It...
August 30, 2019 by qldadmin
Day 2 Highlights – St Lawrence to Rockhampton
DAY 2 St Lawrence to Rockhampton There...
August 29, 2019 by qldadmin
Day 1 Highlights – Mackay to St Lawrence
DAY 1 Mackay to St Lawrence It...
July 2, 2019 by qldadmin
Adventurers go off the beaten track to give Aussie kids a fair go!
The 2019 ARB Variety 4WD Adventure, now in its 20th year, sees drivers of all levels tackle...
May 15, 2019 by qldadmin
MSR and Variety are doing it for the kids
Supercar team Matt Stone Racing (MSR) and Variety – the Children’s Charity have announced a partnership...
April 30, 2019 by qldadmin
Variety is the spice of learning at NRL Cowboys House
Today marks the official opening of the Variety Learning Centre at NRL Cowboys House. Variety –...
April 23, 2019 by qldadmin
Maryborough Special School
PEOPLE POWER GETS STUDENTS BACK ON TRACK Last...
April 15, 2019 by qldadmin
Sway Fun Glider Opens In Jimboomba
NEW ADDITION TO ROTARY PARK JIMBOOMBA CREATES...
April 1, 2019 by qldadmin
Variety Month at Discovery Parks
Check out what’s happening at your favourite Discovery Park, gather your friends and family and join us to help raise funds for kids in need!
March 25, 2019 by qldadmin
2019 Yamaha Variety Jet Trek hits the water!
JET TREKKERS HIT THE WATER TO GIVE AUSSIE...