Variety SA Annual Kids Christmas Party
Last month the Goyder Pavilion at the Royal Adelaide Showgrounds was a hub of joy and excitement as...
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Variety Vintage Luncheon 2023
The Variety Vintage Luncheon, held in South Australia, surpassed all expectations as wine lovers and...
Variety Kids Picnic at the Adelaide Zoo (May 2023)
Fun at the Adelaide Zoo for the Variety Kids Picnic (May 2023) ...
This month Woolworths will be fundraising for Variety across South Australia!
Between the 5th October and the 1st of November, Variety $2 tokens are available to purchase or...
Thank you to the team at Commercial & General we were excited to see the concrete being poured on a project that will support many SA kids in need!
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COVID Policy Update – May (2022)
As per our commitment to review Variety SA’s Events Covid Vaccination Policy in line with the protocols...
The 13th annual Variety Vintage Wine Auction Luncheon was a great success!
The 13th annual Variety Vintage Wine Auction Luncheon held at the ...
A fun filled trip to the Adelaide Zoo for the annual Variety Kids’ Easter Picnic
More than five hundred children in need enjoyed a trip to the Adelaide Zoo for the annual Variety...
The 2022 Variety 4WD Adventure has raised an outstanding $744,000 (net) for SA kids in need
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Successful day out at the Official Variety Showdown Luncheon 2022 proudly presented by Jarvis Toyota
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Variety SA’s very first Aussie Muscle Car Run has raised an incredible $510,000!
Variety SA’s very first Aussie Muscle Car Run has raised an incredible $510,000! 50 Muscle...
Message from the new Variety SA Chair Tanya Stratton
To the Variety Family, It is an honour and a privilege to accept this new role as Chair. Firstly,...
COVID-19 Update: VSA Events Vaccination Status
Following an extraordinary meeting of the Variety SA Board and extensive consultation with the Variety...
COVID-19 Update: Vaccination Status
As a result of the lessening of COVID-19 restrictions and the government’s introduction of the new...
Pick up your Halloween tokens at Woolworths to support kids in need
Shopping for Halloween...
IMPORTANT: COVID-19 – The 2021 Variety Bash and the 2021 Variety Moto Run
In light of the worsening COVID-19 scenarios interstate and with the best interests and safety of...
Smiles all round on the inaugural Variety Seafood Jet
The inaugural Variety Seafood Jet took flight on Sunday, 28 August from Adelaide to Port Lincoln,...
You can help kids living with special needs to enjoy a day out at the zoo by making a tax deductible donation.
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Variety Vintage 2020-21 was a successful day out at the National Wine Centre
The 12th annual Variety Vintage Wine Auction Luncheon held at the National...
Fun at the Adelaide Zoo for the Variety Kids’ Easter Picnic
200 children who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs got to enjoy a trip to the Adelaide...
Woolworths helping kids in EGGcellent way
From Wednesday 17 March, Woolworths stores across SA will be fundraising for us in an EGGcellent way....
Over $83,800 raised for SA kids in need during the Triple M Adelaide / Variety SA Hike for Hope
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Variety Chairman’s Cocktail Party / From The Heart Awards take place at the Adelaide Zoo
On Thursday 11 March, guests attended the Adelaide Zoo for the Variety Chairman’s Cocktail Party...
Clubs Come Together to Help SA Kids in Need
Variety – the Children’s Charity of South Australia has further strengthened their commitment...
Triple M & Variety SA’s Hike for Hope
On Friday 12th March, Triple M’s Roo & Ditts and Variety SA’s CEO, Mark McGill, along...
Nicole Haack the latest Variety SA Life Member as Chris Meulengraaf joins the Variety SA board
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The Variety Radiothon has finished for another year raising a record breaking $151,664 for SA kids in need!
The Variety Radiothon has finished for another year. We have raised a record breaking $151,664! Special...
SA Variety Bash 2020 – KI to the Capital a true highlight in a challenging year
This year marked the 32nd anniversary of the Variety Bash in South Australia. For the first time in...
The sold out Variety SA annual Melbourne Cup Charity Luncheon at the Adelaide Convention Centre was a great success!
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Variety Moto Run 2020 sets a new fundraising record!
Variety SA is happy to announce that the Variety Moto Run broke the fundraising record against all...
Variety SA brings Sunshine to Our Lady of La Vang Special School
Variety SA has granted a 22-seater Variety Sunshine Coach valued at $121,000 from to Our Lady of...
Variety SA featured grants: Poonindie Community Learning Centre
Variety SA has granted a wheelchair accessible garden bed to the Poonindie Community Learning Centre...
Vote for the Variety Mascot Sheridan in the Royal Adelaide Show at Home Mascot Dance Off
Our friends over at...
Variety SA – New Bank Details
Bendigo Bank believes in giving back to the local community...
Successful day at the Variety Showdown Shield Luncheon presented by Jarvis Toyota
The third annual Variety Showdown Shield Luncheon proudly presented by Jarvis Toyota was a great success....
Variety House Complete and ON THE MARKET!
Enjoy a digital walk through of the fantastic house in the video above. ...
Register a team for the Variety Virtual Trivia Night
Put on your thinking caps and join us Saturday, May 30th 7.30pm for a night of fun and friendly competition LIVE – from your lounge room! Featuring international quiz master, Josh Pugh from New York. Registration is only $20 per trivia team, and all proceeds will support kids in need. A Zoom link will be sent once registered.
Bad Hair May
This year, the coronavirus pandemic means we’re probably all going to have a bad hair May. But what if our bad hair can make good things happen? Well it can! Join us as we celebrate bad hair while raising urgent cash for some of Australia’s most vulnerable kids.
A COVID-19 Update on Variety SA Major Events
Dear Variety Family, In these rapidly changing times which are posing challenges for us all,...
A message from Variety SA (25.03.2020)
We would like to thank our valued and caring community for your understanding amidst the uncertainty...
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Dear Variety Family, During this time of community concern, we would like to reassure you that...
Cruise Round Trip to Tasmania from Adelaide: The Inaugural Charity Cruise Seminar
Come and join Phil Hoffmann Travel...
Variety Ball Early Bird tickets on sale now. BOOK TODAY
Book your table before Friday 10 April to go into the draw to WIN a $1,000 WISH Gift Card
Message from the new Variety SA Chairman Brenton Ramsey
Hello to all within the Variety family. In the first instance I would sincerely thank our outgoing...
Support Variety SA this Valentines Day with Haigh’s Chocolates
Please have a heart this Valentine’s Day and purchase a 125g Large Milk Chocolate Heart from Haigh’s...
Information for the Variety Community on the recent bushfires
A special message from Variety in the wake of the recent bushfires in South Australia. We...
Thank you Jarvis Toyota for our new Corolla hybrid, so we can drive around town and continue to help kids in need!
Thank you Jarvis Toyota for our new Corolla hybrid, so we can drive around town and continue to help...
More than 3,000 children, carers and volunteers celebrated Christmas at the Variety Kids Xmas Party (2019)
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Variety – the Children’s Charity is proud to continue our partnership with John Sands to give all kids a fair go through a series of boxed Christmas cards.
John Sands will donate 10 cents from each pack sold this Christmas to Variety. You can make a real...
Christmas came early yesterday for 89 children as well as 60 carers and teachers at Variety SA’s sixth annual Port Lincoln Xmas Party.
The kids had a fun day with face painting, balloon creations and a photo booth, a Christmas performance...
The 2019 Variety SA Melbourne Cup Luncheon at the Adelaide Convention Centre was a great success
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Sam is taking the chop for Hair with Heart
This November we’re aiming to raise $150,000 through Hair with Heart. ...
October ‘V’ News
Charlie or ‘Charlie-Bear’ as his family likes to call him, is a cheeky young boy who was born...
Variety Moto Run 2019 roars through the Riverland, raising $338,000 (net) for SA kids in need
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Award winners revealed at the Variety From The Heart Cocktail Party
Congratulations to this year’s Variety ‘From the Heart’ Award winners presented...
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 ‘V’ News
Kyra is a sweet and happy 8-year-old girl who lives with her parents and ten-year-old brother. Kyra...
Summit Mount Sonder While Fundraising for Variety
What it’s like to walk the Larapinta Trail for Charity? ...
Ramsey Bros Continues Their Gold Sponsorship for Variety Bash
Variety is proud to announce that Ramsey Bros has signed...
Treat Variety this Halloween with Woolworths
Treat Variety this Halloween at your local Woolworths store. Buy a $2 Halloween token at the...
August ‘V’ News
Caitlin is a happy and friendly 13-year-old girl who has recently been diagnosed with Autism. Caitlin...
Entrants on the SA Variety Bash (2019) – ‘Mawson to The Murray’ raised a fantastic 1.94 million (net) for SA kids in need
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Support SA kids in need by purchasing a $2 Variety Wall token at your local Woolworths store
Purchasing a $2 Variety Wall token at any ...
July ‘V’ News
Meet fifteen year old Ella, who received a Variety Heart Scholarship recipient for her musical talent....
June ‘V’ News
Thanks to caring Variety supporters, last year Ollie received a ‘Safe and Sound’ sleep...
Amazing result at the Variety SA FIVEaa Radiothon. A HUGE success, raising $108,575 for SA kids in need!
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Breaking ground with Kickstart for Kids
There was plenty of excitement around at the turning of the sod for the new ...
Support Variety during the Easter campaign at Woolworths
Purchasing an Easter Egg token for $1 at any Woolworths checkout, will enable Variety SA to give SA...
March ‘V’ News
Kids from Suneden Specialist School are on the move after receiving a grant from Variety – the Children’s...
Kids now getting to School thanks to Variety and Woolworths
Christies Beach Primary is a complex primary school with a special options, junior primary class....
Call Out: Grant recipient photo shoot and story filming opportunities in the School Holidays
If yes, we are looking for grant recipients to take part in a photo shoot or grant story filming in...
February ‘V’ News
Abby is a cheeky and smiley three-year-old with a diagnosis of cerebral palsy spastic diplegia with...
Support Variety SA this Valentines Day with Haigh’s Chocolates
When you purchase a Haigh’s Chocolates...
January ‘V’ News
Variety provided the family with a swim spa so Melissa can now do daily hydrotherapy, exercise and...
Variety SA Board member and Chair of the Variety SA Grants Committee, Dr. Bronte Ayres AM received Member of the Order of Australia Award
Congratulations to Variety SA Board member and Chair of the Variety SA Grants Committee, Dr. Bronte...
December ‘V’ News
It has been a huge year with a brilliant result for kids in need in South Australia. We granted $3,863,360...
Limited Variety Vintage Wines available for purchase
We have a very limited number of the following wines for purchase. 2017 Penny’s Hill Cracking...
Variety Kids Christmas Party in Port Lincoln spreads Christmas cheer to regional SA
86 children, together with 55 carers attended the fifth annual Variety Kids Christmas Party in Port...
November ‘V’ News
Little Aviana wasn’t expected to be here this Christmas – she has a paralysing muscular...
Thank you to everyone who supported Variety through the Woolworths Halloween Campaign
Thank you to those who purchased a $1 token at the Woolworths...
SA Strawberries auctioned to support SA kids in need
On Saturday 27 October, the first box of the state’s strawberries of the season were auctioned...
Introducing the Variety Children’s Zoo
Variety SA is proud to support the newly announced “Variety Children’s Zoo” and make...
Congratulations to our 2018 Variety SA ‘From the Heart’ Award Winners
Corporate: Codan, Cochrane’s and Adelaide Convention Centre. Individual: Car Hogs (Mark Bowring,...
Record year for Hair with Heart
Over 6,000 Aussies have taken the big chop to raise $1.5m for kids in need! This October, we’re...
September ‘V’ News
Maya is 7 years old and lives with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. She is able to walk short distances...
Vuly Play: Great trampolines for kids with disabilities and Special Needs
Trampolines are for Everyone – Even Kids with Disabilities and Special Needs ...
Support Variety in the Woolworths Footy Finals Campaign
Kick a goal for Variety during the 2018 Footy Finals series. Pick up a...
August ‘V’ News
Hayley is 18 years old, living with Tetraplegia after suffering from a swimming pool accident as a...
Variety Showdown Shield Luncheon proudly presented by Jarvis Toyota
The inaugural Variety Showdown Shield Luncheon proudly presented by Jarvis Toyota was a great success....
Variety SA is now live as a community partner on the OTR App
Variety SA staff members with some Variety Bash entrants attended the West Terrace OTR for a ...
June ‘V’ News
The Adelaide East Education Centre (formerly Kensington Centre) is a small special school, which currently...
Introducing the Variety SA 4WD Adventure
We are excited to announce the Variety SA 4WD Challenge will now be known as the ...
Variety SA – Hair With Heart fundraisers – June (2018)
Join thousands of people donating their hair to support those in need. Donations of hair are...
May ‘V’ News
Henry is the youngest of three children to parents Tim and Dani living in rural South Australia, where...
Success at the Variety SA Radiothon
The Variety Radiothon was an incredible success raising a sensational $111,695. Special thanks to ...
Looking for Volunteers to help with the Variety Kids’ Surprise Party run by the Ladies of Variety
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4WD Challenge Reunion 2018
The fabulous people from the SA Variety 4WD Challenge reunited at Jarmer’s Kitchen to relive...
V2 Motorcycle Run Launch, 2018
Thank you to those who attended the Variety SA V2 Motorcycle Run launch on Friday night at the unique...
Introducing the Variety Showdown Shield
The Adelaide Football Club and Port Adelaide Football Club together with Variety – the Children’s...
April ‘V’ News
Jack is a 17 year old student with a passion for athletics. He is living with two conditions –...
A fantastic day out on the Variety SA Footy Jet 2018
The fourth Variety Footy Jet was a fantastic day for all on board despite...
Record Breaking 4WD Challenge 2018 – Across the Great Australian Bight in all it’s GLORY
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Your chance to dine with the Variety SA Chair, Rob Kerin, and witness history being made!
Enjoy a sumptuous three course menu including half time catering in the company of the Variety SA...
Party animals hit the Adelaide Zoo for the annual Variety Kids’ Easter Picnic run by the Ladies of Variety
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Bid on this money can’t buy opportunity to present the winning team with the brand new #VarietyShowdownShield and enjoy the ‘Before the Bounce’ function with 9 people of your choice!
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March ‘V’ News
Variety – the Children’s Charity of South Australia recently funded two Sunshine Coach vehicles...
Call Out: Grant recipient photo shoot and story filming opportunities in the School Holidays
If yes, we are looking for grant recipients to take part in a photo shoot or grant story filming in...
Hair with Heart – Join thousands of people donating their hair to support those in need!
Donations of hair are made into specialised wigs for those who have lost their hair due to a medical...
New Sunshine Coach for Adelaide North Special School thanks to Discovery Parks
Variety – the Children’s Charity of South Australia has funded a Sunshine Coach to Adelaide North...
The Adelaide Football Club and Port Adelaide Football Club have joined forces to support Variety SA
The Adelaide Football Club and Port Adelaide Football Club have joined forces to support Variety –...
Variety SA NOW HIRING: Could you be our next Grants Coordinator?
The Grants Coordinator is a full time, two year contract role that plays a pivotal part in the administration...
February ‘V’ News
Emily, (9), and her two brothers Ethan (15) and Euan (14) are all living with autism. Emily often...
Adelaide to host Variety International Conference
Adelaide, South Australia is set to host the 90th anniversary celebration...
LIGC Charity Golf Day (2018): a great success at the Grange Golf Club
LIGC Charity Golf Day 2018 at the Grange Golf Club was a great success. The Liquor Industry Golf Club-Charity...
January ‘V’ News
Sisters Isabelle (9) and Charlotte (7) have autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease, leaving...
Special visit from Bendigo Bank staff
This week, we had some special visitors at the Variety SA office. ...
Helicopter to join the 2018 Variety SA 4WD Challenge
Take your motoring experience to new heights as for the first time ever, we have a helicopter joining...
Variety SA Office closure dates
This year the office will be closing on Friday 22 December and reopening on Monday 8 January 2018....
Peter ‘Curly’ Curtis reaches Variety SA Motoring Milestone!
On Tuesday night following our AGM, we presented a special award to one of our very cherished Variety...
Sunshine Coach presentation at Our Lady of La Vang School
Principle Stephanie Grant, students and staff welcomed parents, Roz and David Chow along with Variety...
John Sands helps Variety grant life-changing equipment this Christmas!
John Sands proudly supports Variety – the Children’s Charity, empowering Australian and New Zealand...
Christmas came early for thousands of Special children at the Variety Kid’s Xmas Party run by Ladies of Variety
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Variety Vintage Luncheon 2017
300 guests attended the ninth annual Variety Vintage Wine Auction Luncheon at the ...
Fantastic day of Fun, Food and Fashion at the Variety SA Melbourne Cup Luncheon 2017
Jane Reilly (OAM) – MC of the 2017 Variety...
Great day out watching Captain Underpants at the Variety Kid’s Movie Day run by the Ladies of Variety
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And the winner is… Flights for two to Europe in the fundraising raffle supporting Variety SA
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Woolworths the fundraising people!
Variety started the day with a huge smile when Woolworths Operations Manager, Karl Wilmore presented a...
October V News
Watch the wrap up of the 2017 V2 Motorcycle Run from Chair of the Variety SA Board, Dr. Kathryn Zeitz...
Sunshine Coach Presentation at Forbes Primary School
Variety – the Children’s Charity of South Australia has funded a Sunshine Coach to Forbes Primary...
Variety From the Heart Awards night
Last Friday night saw over 100 Variety Sponsors, Business Partners, Committee members and supporters...
Sunshine Coach Presentation at Adelaide North Special School
Students from Adelaide North Special school were out in force recently to thank Woolworth’s...
Message from the Variety SA CEO Mark McGill – September 2017
Message from the Variety SA CEO Mark McGill...
Message from the outgoing SA Variety Bash Chairman – Brenton ‘Rambo’ Ramsey
The outgoing SA Variety Bash Chairman – Brenton ‘Rambo’ Ramsey providing an overview...
A day of fun on the 2017 Variety SA Footy Jet
On Sunday 30 July (2017), this year’s Variety SA Footy Jet was hosted by FIVEaa’s David...
Tickets on Sale TODAY for The Mercedes-Benz Unley Long Lunch
Tickets go on sale TODAY for ...
Amazing night all round at the SA Variety Bash Gold Door Panel Night
What an amazing night at the SA Variety Bash Gold Door Panel Night held on Friday, 4 August at Harry’s...
Variety Radiothon to support SA School for Vision Impaired
As part of the Variety Radiothon. We are hoping to raise $50,000 to assist the SA School for Vision...
Variety SA team members leaving the nest
We wish to farewell two long serving members of the Variety SA team. Megan and Ellie have both departed...
Variety Stories – Thomas
Thomas is eight years old and lives with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy. He used to use a crocodile...
Double presentation with Kennards Hire at Variety SA
A huge congratulations to Gareth Vines and his SA team at ...
A night to remember at the Variety SA Annual Themed Ball – (Boots and Bling: a Western Fling)
Yeeha! Variety’s Boots and Bling – a Western Fling, the sixteenth annual themed ball held...
More than 2,000 in attendance at the L.O.V a Surprise Party with a Western twist
On Wednesday 14 June, more than 1500 children who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs, together...
Nineties and Noughties Pop Quiz for Young Variety
When: Saturday, 22 July at 6:30 PM – 11 PM Where:...
Dates extended! BINGO for Variety SA at SKYCITY Adelaide Casino continues…
Dates have been extended! Due to the success of the first 3 months, BINGO for Variety at ...
4WD Challenge Reunion 2017
The fabulous people from the SA Variety 4WD Challenge reunited at the ...
Thank You for voting for kids!
Thank you to those who voted for Nicole Kidman’s design in the Twinings Australia #InspireYourMorning...
V2 Motorcycle Run: Launch Night 2017
V2 Motorcycle Run Launch Night Seven Stars Hotel This...
Easter comes early at the Ladies of Variety Children’s Easter Picnic 2017
Easter comes early at the Ladies of Variety Children’s Easter Picnic 2017 More than...
This fantastic initiative between Stoll and Ramsey Bros raised more than $100,000 for SA children in need
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2017 Variety SA 4WD Challenge is underway
After departing Port Pirie, the 2017 Variety SA 4WD Challenge entrants enjoyed the Southern Flinders...
Variety Australia is part of a tea-riffic competition run by Twinings Australia
Thanks to ...
March / April – Variety SA is the chosen charity partner for Kennards Hire’s – ‘Kennards for Kids’ in South Australia
Variety SA is charity partner for Kennards Hire’s – ‘Kennards for Kids’ in...
Realm Adelaide / SA Italian Golf Club & Grange Golf Club Charity Golf Day 2017 supporting Variety – the Children’s Charity
COME ALONG to the Realm Adelaide / SA Italian Golf Club & Grange Golf Club Charity Golf Day 2017 ...
Club Clipsal 1000 Kilometres for Kids
Clipsal by Schneider Electric are committed to supporting kids in need at both Variety – the...
Variety Australia Brand Guide
To keep the Variety message clean and easy to follow, Variety Australia have produced a set of guidelines...
Club Clipsal and Variety National Partnership
Variety is delighted to announce a two year National Partnership...
SA Variety Bash Breaks Record (2016)
The 2016 Bash, raised a record breaking $2.64 million (net!) and presented more...
Miss World Australia 2017 contestants raising funds for Variety
Miss World Australia contestants through it’s Beauty with a Purpose platform have a fundraising...
Variety “Butterfly Kisses” Roses
Following the introduction of a brand new rose called Butterfly Kisses, Variety-the Children’s Charity...
Sunshine Coach officially in action
Wallaroo Primary School and Community Out of School Hours Care’s new Sunshine Coach has officially been handed over.
Palette for the palate
Cheers to d’Arenberg winemaker Chester Osborn who poured himself into creating a brilliant painting for the 2016 Variety Celebrity Art Auction.
Variety Bash delivers cash
The 28th Variety Bash convoy will hit the road on Saturday, delivering more than half a million dollars in grants to families in need across regional South Australia.
Pageant queens in title hunt
The build-up to next month’s Miss World Australia competition continues for SA’s finalists Yasya King, Tiana Della-Putta and Beza Mickan- White.
Lucky days for green machine
A group of mates will be hoping the luck of the Irish is on their side when they drive 2100km in an old Holden to raise money for charity.
Playground caters for disabilities
A new playground at Madison Park Primary School will become a key part of the curriculum for the school’s disability unit.
Record number suit up to have a Variety ball
The bookings for Variety SA’s spaced-themed Variety Ball have gone intergalactic. A record 2400 people will attend the annual ball tonight at the Adelaide Convention Centre, and Bridget Crowell, Cat Southern and Leah Holmes are ready to get into the spirit of the event.