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

Australian Outback Marathon 2021

31 Jul 2021Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Lasseter Hwy, Uluru NT, Australia

On 31 July 2021, run the 5K, full or half Australian Outback Marathon and witness the iconic landscapes that make up the heart of Australia. Experience the breath-taking views of Uluru and Kata Tjuta and surrounds.

2021 Variety Bash

30 Aug 2021 - 8 Sep 2021Winton QLD, Australia

2021 Variety Bash Winton to Yeppoon via Birdsville 30th August - 8th September The Variety Bash is not a race or a rally. It’s an adventure with mates driving 30+ year old cars through regional parts of Australia that you might otherwise not see, all to help give Aussie kids a fair go.

Variety Dash for Kids

8 Nov 2021 - 13 Nov 2021

The Variety Dash for Kids is a 6-day trip taking a convoy of crazily themed vehicles - 4WDs, 2WDs, family cars with off-road camper trailers and everything in between - off the beaten track and onto fun dirt roads and coastal tracks.

2022 Yamaha Variety Jet Trek

20 Mar 2022 - 26 Mar 2022Mackay QLD, Australia

The Yamaha Variety Jet Trek is an adrenaline-packed adventure, travelling via some of the most amazing coastline and scenery Australia has to offer, all in the name of helping Aussie kids in need. Join us in 2022 for the experience of a lifetime!

2022 Variety 4WD Adventure

30 May 2022 - 10 Jun 2022Cape York, Punsand QLD, Australia

Townsville to Port Douglas via Thursday Island - 30 May 2022 - 10 June 2022! Experience some of Australia’s iconic destinations the Variety way – with great mates, entertainment and some of Australia’s best 4WD tracks.

Supporter Events

Car 270 – Gearwrench Tool Chest Raffle

- 1 Aug 2021

Buy tickets for your chance to win a Gearwrench Tool chest complete with tools, as well as to support Car 270's fundraising efforts for the 2021 Variety Bash! Tickets are $5 each or five for $20. The prize is valued at $2,000 and will be drawn on 1 August 2021.

Car 34’s Online Auction

- 12 Aug 20216PM

Jump online now and check out the awesome items up for grab. Put in your best bid so that you can secure the items you want!

Kerry’s Online Raffle

7 Jun 2021 - 31 Jul 2021

Help get Kerry to her fundraising finish line by getting your tickets today!

Fly into July

1 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2021

Sign up for the Fly into July step challenge to help vulnerable Aussie kids to join in and not miss out!

Pink Shirt Fridays

1 Jul 2021 - 31 Aug 2021

Glencore Hail Creek are generously supporting Bash Car 34 and Variety The Children’s Charity with Pink Shirt Fridays, with 100% of the proceeds of sales going to the charity. You can get your pink shirt today and start your own Pink Shirt Fridays too!

Christmas in July Dinner – Car 5050

31 Jul 20216.30pm

Join Bash car 5050 as they celebrate Christmas...in July - all in the name of raising money for kids.

Car 1104s Family Fun Day

1 Aug 202112pm

Wellers Hill Bowls Club and Mighty Craft Brewing are teaming up to support Lions Club entry in the 2021 Variety Bash.

Konvoy 4 Kids

15 Aug 202110:30am - 3pm

The Konvoy 4 Kids in back in 2021! Bring the family along to enjoy the atmosphere with all the trucks arriving at once, and stay to enjoy the market stalls, jumping castle for the kids, food stalls & live entertainment.

The Great Aussie Rock Afternoon

21 Aug 20211pm - 5pmGrand View Hotel, North Street, Cleveland QLD, Australia

Aussie Rock are bringing the fun, music and laughter to you. There will be raffles and door prizes aplenty. Like always money raised through this event will be going towards giving our Variety Kids in need of a fair go.

An Afternoon of High Tea & Fashion (Tonka Bash Car 2008)

22 Aug 20212.30pm

High tea, fashion parade, raffles, lucky door prizes & more!

Fitness Events

Bridge to Brisbane

29 Aug 2021Brisbane Showgrounds, Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills QLD, Australia

Run, walk or roll for Variety in the 25th anniversary of the iconic Bridge to Brisbane! Join our Caped Crusaders team to give more Aussie kids a fair go.