In December each year, the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre opens its doors to the annual Variety Kids Xmas Party.

Since 1986 the annual Variety Kids’ Xmas Party has been spreading the joy of Christmas and touching the lives of kids in need right across Victoria. Each year, the party welcomes up to 5000 children through the doors, accompanied by some 3000 carers and 500 volunteers.

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One family in our organisation could not thank Variety enough, a family that had escaped many years of horrific family violence and had not had much joy at all in their lives. The children could not believe the fun they had, the gift they received and mostly to be able to engage in a fun activity with their mother without worry or fear. The impact this day has on our families is phenomenal – Anglicare

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Thank you for inviting us to join in such a special day yesterday. Elizabeth and I were truly blessed and it was the first time I had been out with her without feeling anxious or like we were being judged. Thank you so very very much. It was truly special. Jane

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The Variety Children’s Christmas Party isn’t just a celebration with rides, activities, entertainment and presents, it is much more.

It’s a tangible break from judgement, exclusion and anxiety in the lives of these children and their families.

Since its inception, the Party has offered children a gift like no other: the opportunity to experience unconditional acceptance in a safe, friendly and understanding environment whilst enjoying the magic of Christmas with their families.

There is no cost to any of the families or school groups that attend the Party, food is catered for, and even Santa manages to take time out of his busy schedule to pay the children a visit. There are carnival rides, an animal farm, and of course, every child gets a present to take home with them at the end of the day.

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