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Together we can impact young lives in ways you may never have imagined.
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For Many Children, the Path Forward is Complex.
Each child’s journey is different, but the barriers they face impact them in deeply personal ways.
  • Mobility issues make it hard to join in at school or play with friends.
  • Without proper healthcare, many children are left without critical support.
  • Financial pressures force families to make impossible choices between
    basic needs and the care their children require.
That’s where Variety steps in.
When it feels like there are no more options, Variety helps bridge the gap — providing practical support, meaningful experiences and opportunities that change lives.
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From Sydney to Canberra, Western NSW to the South Coast, and in communities large and small.
For over 50 years, the incredible generosity of the Variety community has supported children in need across Australia — including right here in NSW and the ACT. Together, we’ve created a place families can turn to when times are tough — a place that offers practical support, hope and the opportunity for every child to thrive.
Thanks to our supporters, children can access the equipment, programs and opportunities they need to move, learn, communicate and participate in everyday life with greater confidence and independence. We work closely with donors, partners, sponsors and volunteers across the state to ensure support reaches the children and families who need it most.
In 2024/2025
Variety NSW/ACT have
granted over
$1,950,000
Impacting more than
45,168 children
How We Help
With the support of our donors and partners, we ensure children have the best opportunity to live life to the fullest regardless of ability or background.

Below are some of the ways we have granted support to kids in need this year.
Recent Grants
67 Kids
Flying Start Paediatric Service
Bringing specialist healthcare closer to home. This year, 67 children in remote communities accessed paediatric care, reducing travel, easing financial pressure and helping families access pathways to long-term support and diagnosis.
38,331 Kids
Just Like You Program
Creating more inclusive classrooms by helping students understand visible and invisible disabilities, building empathy, acceptance and a stronger sense of belonging.
98 Kids
Therapy Grants
Helping children access speech therapy, psychology and occupational therapy support that may otherwise be out of reach, giving families the opportunity to improve development, wellbeing and school participation.
The Variety Difference
Variety NSW/ACT walks beside our families every step of the way, offering support through a wide range of programs designed to meet children’s unique needs.
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