Events

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 other Variety supporters and experience what it means to be part of the ‘Variety Family’.

Variety Queensland Events

Yamaha Variety Jet Trek 2020

16 Mar 2020 - 21 Mar 2020Coffs Harbour NSW, Australia

If you're keen to join an amazing collection of like minded people, for an unforgettable ride, all in the name of helping Aussie Kids in need, the Yamaha Variety Jet Trek is for you!
It’s an adrenaline-packed adventure, travelling via some of the most amazing coastline and scenery Australia has to offer.

Variety Larapinta Adventure Trek

14 Jun 2020 - 20 Jun 2020Larapinta NT, Australia

Join us for a 7 day trek through the Larapinta Trail, one of the finest challenges in Australia. Trekking the high ridge lines of the West MacDonnell Ranges you’ll gain a rare perspective of vast flood plains, the razorback rocky outcrops and the scale of this ancient land, with each day offering a new insight of the country and culture.

Variety of Stars Gala

18 Jul 20206:30pm249 Turbot St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the stunning Sofitel Brisbane Central, all while supporting our rising stars by raising funds to help Aussie kids unleash their full potential!

Variety Bash QLD 2020

31 Aug 2020 - 9 Sep 2020Winton QLD, Australia

The Variety Bash is not a race or a rally. It’s an adventure with mates driving 30 year old plus cars through regional parts of Australia that you might otherwise not see, all in support of Variety – the Children’s Charity.
Join us as we travel from historical Winton to Birdsville for the legendary races, and finish the ultimate road trip in Barossa, one of the world's great wine regions.

Variety 4WD Adventure 2020

9 Nov 2020 - 19 Nov 2020Victoria, Australia

The Variety 4WD Adventure is an 11-day trip through Victorian High Country from 9 - 19 November 2020 taking 4WD vehicles and their drivers, of all levels, off the bitumen and onto challenging yet fun, dirt roads and tracks.

Supporter Events

Get Tools Direct Shinano Impact Wrench promotion

Up until 20 August if you buy a Shinano Impact Wrench from Get Tools Direct Caloundra, 10% of the sale will be donated to Variety!

Friday Night Charity Karaoke at Four Mile Creek Hotel

The Four Mile Creek Hotel, Gympie Road, Strathpine QLD, Australia

For a gold coin donation (per song) you can sing your heart out at the Four Mile Creek Hotel for a great cause!

Car 47’s Meat Tray Raffles

Buy a ticket to win in Car 47's Meat Tray Raffle. The meat trays on offer are valued at $50 - the perfect starter set for a Sunday BBQ. All proceeds will be going directly to Variety the Children's Charity of Queensland to help kids who are disadvantaged.

FNQ Variety Bashers’ Boot Load of Booze Raffle

27 Jan 2020 - 6 Apr 202046 Collins Ave, Edge Hill QLD 4870, Australia

Support Bash Cars 628, 90 and AW628 in helping to give ALL kids a fair go! Head down to the Tanks Markets and grab a raffle ticket for your chance to win whilst making a tremendous difference to kids in need.

Car 32’s Charity Car Wash

29 Feb 20208am - 1pm23 Queen Elizabeth Dr, Dysart QLD 4745, Australia

Bash Car 32 is putting on a charity car wash, as well as a sausage sizzle to be put on by Dysart Karate Club. Proceeds will be going towards Variety - the Children's Charity of Queensland so if you know someone whose car could use a little TLC send them our way.

Car 350’s Pig Day Out

14 Mar 20202:00pm - 6:00pm29 Pelican St, North Ipswich QLD 4305, Australia

The Pig Day Out will be an action packed afternoon raising funds for Variety - the Children's Charity. The aim of the game is to spend an afternoon enjoying good weather, food, drink and excellent company - all in the name of giving kids a fair go! Come on out and join us!

Car 518’s Country Bus Trip to Clifton Event

21 Mar 2020

This will be a fundraising event to raise money in support of Variety the Children’s Charity while also supporting Clifton, a small country town significantly effected by drought.

2020 Dinner Dance

28 Mar 20206:30pmAC Carina Football Club, 150 Fursden Road, Carina QLD, Australia

Join the Aussie Rock team at their 2020 Dinner Dance to boogie the night away and for your chance to win some fantastic prizes!

Op Shop Ball

18 Apr 20207pmThe Fox Hotel, Melbourne Street, South Brisbane QLD, Australia

Come along in your best Op Shop outfit for a night of fun and fundraising! You'll enjoy a 2-course meal and dancing, and can try your luck in the auctions, raffles and lucky door prizes! Don your Op Shop finest and enter the 'Fashions on the Dance Floor' competition.

FNQ Beach to Beach Mini Bash

2 May 2020 - 4 May 2020Captain Cook Hwy, Wangetti QLD 4871, Australia

This is a family friendly event so bring along the kids, grandparents or anyone else who is ready for fun and adventure. Proceeds are go towards Variety the Children's Charity, all in the name of giving kids a fair go.

Construction Industry Alliance 2020 Annual Charity Golf Day

8 May 20207am44 Duggan St, Keperra QLD 4054, Australia

Come and join us for the CIA Annual Charity Golf Day, a golfers dream come true. This event promises to be a great day of fun on the green turf of Keperra Country Golf Club.

Opal Chicks Bush Bash Ball

9 May 20206:00pmSt Lawrence Recreation Ground, Saint Lawrence Connection Road, Saint Lawrence QLD, Australia

Join virgin Bash team Opal Chicks (Car 4092) at the Bush Bash Ball on 9 May 2020 for a great night out!

Ladies Big Night Out

15 May 20207pm49 North St, Cleveland QLD 4163, Australia

Come on down to the Grand View Hotel for the Ladies Big Night Out! Ladies make sure to wear your best dancing shoes (we recommend comfortable ones) for this event because you'll be dancing the night away to the best disco and dance music of the 80s and 90s. Think Love Shack and Footloose!

4WD 67’s Sunday Sesh

17 May 20202pm217 Bourbong St, Bundaberg Central QLD, Australia

Support 4WD 67 and enjoy a fun afternoon of raffles, live music and auctions.

Country Pub Tour

23 May 20209am

Join us for a country pub tour, with 4 pub stops including a lunch stop. Pick up and Drop Off - Brisbane CBD and Advancetown. Best hat parade and bus singalong.

Glad Rags Bush Ball

30 May 2020From 5:30pm179 Latimers Crossing Road, Advancetown QLD, Australia

Enjoy a night out in your glad rags attire, all ages welcome! Guests will enjoy live entertainment, raffles and auctions. Wear something old, blue or borrowed but not new!

Spartan Race Sunshine Coast

6 Jun 2020387 Doonan Bridge Rd, Doonan QLD 4562, Australia

If you’re looking for a way to shake up your fitness routine, want to try something new with your mates, or just want to have a go at something a bit different, then commit to the Sprint and transform yourself into a Spartan!

Aussie Rock’s Redlands Really Pig Day Out

7 Jun 202012:00pm - 5:00 pm, with races from 1:00pm - 4:00pm49 North St, Cleveland QLD 4163, Australia

A full afternoon of entertainment that the whole family can enjoy. Come and join in the festivities at Redlands Pig Races at the Grand View Hotel.

Queensland Half Marathon

21 Jun 2020Barfoot St, Bracken Ridge QLD 4017, Australia

Raise funds for Variety in the lead up as a Caped Crusader and be a hero to Aussie kids in need!

Gold Coast Marathon

4 Jul 2020 - 5 Jul 2020Gold Coast QLD, Australia

Caped Crusaders are taking on the Gold Coast Marathon on 4-5 July. You can join the team or make a donation! You don't have to complete the full marathon, there is also the half-marathon, 10km run, fun-run and junior dash options. There is something for all abilities!

2020 Nissan K’s 4 Variety Kids

24 Jul 2020 - 26 Jul 2020Dalby QLD 4405, Australia

Check out the Western Downs Region on your bike from 24 - 26 July, all in support of Variety – the Children’s Charity. This 3 day social bike ride will journey 260 km’s through Dalby to Chinchilla via Tara and Miles. This is the first bike ride in support of Variety, however previously 11 events have taken place to raise funds for other Queensland charities. You’ll be in great hands with our experienced team!

Hearts & Hats Day

31 Jul 2020

Hearts & Hats Day is an exciting new annual initiative in support of Variety – the Children’s Charity. It will take place on the last Friday of July each year, for Queensland schools to raise funds and awareness to help more Aussie kids have a fair go. Children helping other children.

NQ’s Rock’n Country

28 Aug 2020 - 29 Aug 202024 Milton Street, Mackay QLD, Australia

NQ’s Rockn’ Country will be Mackay’s first two-day country music festival, attracting thousands from the region and increasing Mackay tourism with the aim to bring people from all over North Queensland.

Save the date: Bridge to Brisbane 30 August 2020

30 Aug 2020

Registrations are not yet open, but put 30th of August in your calendars and start recruiting friends, family and colleagues to create a team to join us in the 2020 Bridge to Brisbane (B2B)!