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Variety – the Children’s Charity NSW/ACT is calling on families to apply for a 2026 Variety Heart Scholarship, offering life-changing support for young people living with disabilities, chronic illness or financial hardship.   The scholarship provides practical, financial assistance to help children aged 8 – 18 years reach their full potential in sport, music and the creative arts, removing barriers and creating opportunities that may otherwise be out of reach.   Whether its funding for specialist equipment, competitions or training programs, the scholarship is designed to empower children to pursue their passions, build their talent and participate fully in their chosen field.  Variety NSW/ACT CEO, Tony Warner, said the program continues to deliver meaningful, long-term impact for families doing it tough.  “Every child deserves the chance to follow their dreams and feel included, regardless of circumstances,” he said.  “The Variety Heart Scholarship is about recognising potential and providing the support needed to help children thrive – on the field, on the stage, and beyond.”  Over the past decade, more than 500 scholarships have been granted with receipients including:  Parents, carers and guardians of eligible children are encouraged to apply now with applications open until Thursday 21 May at 4pm – visit https://nsw.variety.org.au/variety-heart-scholarships/.   Variety Heart Scholarships are made possible by presenting partner, the Grahame Mapp Family Foundation, in honour of the late Gillian Mapp. 

Variety - the Children’s Charity NSW/ACT (Variety NSW/ACT) has today announced the difficult decision to cancel the 2026 Variety NSW Bash.   Skyrocketing fuel prices and fuel scarcity have made the 6-day regional motoring event untenable as planned for this May.  Variety’s commitment to rural communities remains unchanged with every school and community group scheduled to receive a Variety grant along the Bash route to receive their funding.   However, the absence of the Bash will leave Variety NSW/ACT with a fundraising loss of over $1 million – crucial funds […]

Variety – the Children’s Charity NSW/ACT and Woolworths are calling on customers to help deliver sunshine to children in need this March and April through the Woolworths Easter Appeal.   The Appeal supports Variety’s life-changing ​​grants, scholarships and programs including initiatives like the Variety Sunshine Coach.   The Variety Sunshine Coach program provides vital transportation so students can access educational, […]