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Each year, thousands of these children and their families turn to Variety for support when they need it most.
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Help when it is needed most

Every child deserves the chance to play, learn and live life to the fullest.
For some families, raising a child with a disability brings lifelong challenges and unexpected costs. Essential care, therapy, or equipment can be out of reach even when it means everything to their child’s independence and wellbeing.

That’s where Variety steps in — helping to bridge the gap so every child can thrive, belong and live without limits.
Boy walking onto Adelaide Oval with Port Adelaide players during Variety Showdown Partnership
Wyatt’s Showdown Dream Comes True

Wyatt’s Showdown Dream Comes True With a little help from Variety, that dream became reality. Because of supporters like you, children who are sick, experiencing disadvantage or living with a disability can experience opportunities they never thought possible. From running onto the field to presenting the Variety Showdown Medal, Wyatt experienced the kind of moments […]

Weeks Homes Making a Difference

Over the past month, we have had the privilege of working closely alongside the exceptional team at Weeks Homes.

Braille Camp

Braille Camp Students from across South Australia came together for four inspiring days at the SASSVI Braille Music Camp, proudly supported by Variety SA. The program, designed for young people who are blind or have low vision, focused on building music skills through braille music literacy while fostering confidence, independence and a strong sense of […]

Kye’s Kicking Goals

Kye’s Kicking Goals The Adelaide Football Club welcomed 15-year-old Kye to training this week as part of our valued partnership with the club — and it’s fair to say you couldn’t wipe the smile off his face. Kye is one of our Variety SA Heart Scholarship recipients, and our only footy recipient. Living with Autism […]

Variety Toddler Rave with DJ Lenny Pearce on stage
Variety Toddler Rave with DJ Lenny Pearce

Variety Toddler Rave with DJ Lenny Pearce Cleve may be a small town, but it knows how to throw a party! Variety SA is thrilled to have been the Major Sponsor of the Variety Toddler Rave — a one-of-a-kind event that brought international family entertainer DJ Lenny Pearce to South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula as part […]

Variety Community Grant showing TLC kids ambulance with staff and family
A special day out for Mia and her family

A special day out for Mia and her family Variety is proud to support TLC for Kids. Thanks to a $50,000 grant from Variety SA, the TLC Ambulance was able to operate in South Australia—giving more families the opportunity to experience the comfort, joy and special moments this unique service provides. Four-year-old Mia is known […]

Recent grant of accessible pool ramp granted to regional swimming centre
Making a Splash: Cummins Pool Gets an Accessible Ramp

Variety SA has contributed $180,000 to the redevelopment of the Cummins & District War Memorial Swimming Pool,

Variety Bash team dressed as Scooby Doo presenting playground to Riverland Special School
Ready, Set, Swing! New Inclusive Playground

Ready, Set, Swing! New Inclusive Playground Riverland Special School has officially opened their new inclusive playground, designed so all students can play and have fun together. Variety SA contributed $84,000 towards the “We Go Swing”, which will benefit students at the school as well as the wider Riverland community. The swing can be used by […]

grant recipient with their new walker frame with mum by their side
Helping Emerson discover the world, one step at a time.

Emerson is a bright, active and determined little boy who loves cars and exploring the world around him.

grant recipient with sibling playing on outdoor accessible playground
Supporting Bonnie and Christopher’s journey to grow.

Bonnie and her brother Christopher are both chasing their passions and loving every moment of it.

grant recipient happy with her new hearing device
Helping Poppy find her voice and confidence every day.

Helping Poppy find her voice and confidence every day. Poppy is an energetic and bright eight-year-old, but she faces daily challenges living with Auditory Processing Disorder — a condition that affects how her brain processes sound. At home and at school, simple tasks that many take for granted became overwhelming. Understanding instructions, keeping up in […]

Recently granted and built accessible playground in Keith South Australia
Keith Playground transformed into an all-abilities space.

Keith Playground transformed into an all-abilities space. Variety SA is proud to have contributed a $200,000 grant towards the extensive redevelopment of the Don Moseley Playground in Keith, now recognised as “the best playground between Adelaide and Melbourne”. This much-loved community space has been transformed into an all-abilities nature play space, where children of every […]

Young boy wearing supertee garment in hospital alongside his teddy bear wearing one too
Making a Difference with Supertees

Helping young patients feel like superheroes when they need it most Each Supertee looks like a superhero costume, helping children feel brave and empowered, while also allowing parents and hospital staff to easily change them and access medical lines and equipment without disruption. With support from a $20,000 grant from Variety SA, 400 Supertee care […]

Grant recipient happy in wheel chair with father by her side
Helping Annalise enjoy the journey, safely and comfortably.

For Annalise and her family, everyday life looks a little different but it’s filled with just as much love, resilience, and joy.

happy grant recipient smiling at Variety zoo experience
2,500 children enjoy a picnic at the Zoo.

More than 2,500 children and their carers came together at the Adelaide Zoo for the annual Variety Kids’ Picnic. The two-day event gave children who are sick, disadvantaged, or living with disability the chance to experience a day of fun and inclusion in the community. The zoo was buzzing with excitement as kids explored the […]

Together, we can make sure no child is left behind.

Each year, thousands of children receive life-changing support through Variety and many more still need our help.

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