Variety - the Children's Charity NSW/ACT

Our energetic and always upbeat Erinn Cochrane was the lucky winner at this year's Fundraising Institute Australia Conference. The prize, donated by by Adflex Marketing Pty Ltd, was $500 to her fundraising campaign for Variety NSW/ACT as she takes part in the Runaway Sydney Half Marathon.

This year, we're celebrating our BIGGEST and BEST Spin 4 Kids Newcastle ever. Marking 50 years of Variety in Australia, we're going big - big fundraising, big target, big impact and big fun!   Gather a team of up to 10 people and register to take on an enormous day of spinning, fundraising and getting your heart pumping. Together, we can raise funds to help kids across the country who are sick, experiencing disadvantage or living with disability.    WHAT: A five-hour charity spin bike event WHEN: 10am-3pm, Friday 4 April 2025 WHERE: Fort Scratchley Function Centre, Newcastle WHY: A fundraising event to support kids in need COST: $650 (includes $200 entry fee and $450 tax-deductible donation)   Find everything you need to know, including how to register, here: https://lnkd.in/g6A8fM6y   #VarietyNSWACT #VarietySpin4Kids #Spin4KidsNewcastle25

This holiday season, your extraordinary generosity has brought magic to the lives of countless children, enabling us to fulfill thousands of Christmas wishes and host two unforgettable Variety Kids Xmas Parties in Newcastle and Sydney Zoo.🎄 These special events were brimming with fun, laughter, and pure magic. The children we support, as well as their families and carers, experienced the wonder of Christmas from thrilling rides and captivating performances to unforgettable animal encounters and special visits from beloved characters like Sonic the Hedgehog, Wonder Woman and, of course, Santa Claus! 🎅 We’re incredibly grateful to our dedicated volunteers, corporate suppliers Woolworths Supermarkets and valued event sponsor McDonald Jones Stadium. Your tireless efforts have made a lasting impact on the lives of these children. ❤️ Together, we’ve created memories that will be cherished forever. #varietykidsxmasparty #varietynswact

In preparation for our 2024 Variety Kids Xmas Parties in Newcastle, Dubbo and Sydney we had corporate volunteers from Mastercard, Telstra, HSBC and Endeavour Energy (NSW) help wrap over 1750 presents. We are so grateful for the festive cheer everyone brought to the office to kick off the holiday season with joy, carols and awesome teamwork. Your time and energy will be greatly appreciated by all the wonderful kids who are attending our 2024 Variety Kids Xmas Parties. Thank you! #varietynswact #varietykidsxmasparties

This month, 91 Dashers took on the ultimate challenge of the 2024 Variety Postie Bike Dash, raising an enormous $371,000 to support kids in need. The epic six day adventure saw our Dashers conquer more than 1,300 kilometres of Australian bush, hand delivering grants to seven regional communities across New South Wales and Victoria. Congratulations to our Spirit of the Dash winner, Allan Tisdell (better known as Postman Pat), who got involved with every community we stopped at by collecting kids' letters in his post box on the back of his bike. A special thank you to our Highest Individual Fundraiser David Doherty (Red Dog) and our Highest Fundraising Team, the Tamex Postie Dogs. We are so grateful for all our dedicated Dashers, OVs, friends and supporters who helped us over our six day adventure. Thank you to our generous sponsors First National Real Estate, Tamex Transport and Australia Post. Without your ongoing generiosity, the Variety Postie Bike Dash would not have been possible. If you're interested in how you can get involved with Variety in 2025, take a look at the Motoring Events we have on offer: https://lnkd.in/gBWB5Ggw #postiebikedash23 #varietynswact #varietydash #FirstNationalRealEstate #TamexTransport #AustraliaPost

Congratulations to the Ekert Family for receiving Variety's most prestigious honour, the 2024 Presidential Citation Award, which is assessed by Variety - the Children's Charity International. ❤️ Each year, every Variety Tent around the world has the privilege of one nomination, and we nominated the entire Ekert family for their unwavering generosity and support of Variety NSW/ACT. Collectively, the Ekerts have participated in 63 Variety Motoring Events: 🚗4x Variety B to B Bashes 🏁18x Variety NSW Bashes 🚙40x Variety 4WD Adventures 🏍️1x Variety Postie Bike Dash The Ekert family, led by Trish and Don, truly epitomise Variety’s values of joy, community, action and equality. Their infectious positivity brings a light-hearted fun to every event they are a part of, making them loved and respected by all who meet them. We are so grateful for their can-do attitude in getting involved in every aspect of Variety's Motoring Events. Thank you, Trish, Don, Wayne, Lisa, Mark, Kathy, Paul, Mandy, Peter, Leanne, Matt, Sheree, Maree, Robert and Carmel. 🎉 We can't wait for 63 more events with you all! #varietynswact #varietymotoring #varietypresidentialcitation

Last month, we delivered a Variety Sunshine Coach to Hastings Secondary College to support their Supported Learning Faculty. It was such a delight to see the smiles on the student's faces as their new Coach was delivered. Thank you to everyone who joined us on the day, including our passionate Dashers who made an appearance. Hastings Secondary College Principal, Meaghan Cook, told Variety about the opportunities the Sunshine Coach provides for the students at the College. "This bus will enable our students to access a variety of community programs, including Riding for the Disabled, Sailability, work experience opportunities and Transition to Post School Options programs. It will also allow us to engage in essential social skills development, shopping programs, and a range of excursions and camps - all of which build confidence and independence in real-world environments," Meaghan said. "What makes this bus particularly special is its ability to transport students who use wheelchairs, ensuring that every one of our students can participate fully in these vital activities. The accessibility it provides opens up so many enriching experiences for all of our students." Head to our website to find out more about other ways that we support kids in need: https://lnkd.in/g3jBKNCZ #varietynswact #varietysunshinecoach #varietygrant

The 2024 Variety Postie Bike Dash has officially hit the road with 91 Dashers conquering the Australian bush over six days. We are so thrilled to have committed fundraisers who jump in every year at the opportunity to raise money in support of kids in need. Thank you to First National Real Estate, Tamex Transport and Australia Post for your ongoing support of the Variety Postie Bike Dash. For those who want to follow all the action, head to our Instagram and Facebook pages and check out our daily updates. https://lnkd.in/g75J79wz https://lnkd.in/gFDEjUSm #varietynswact #varietypostiebikedash #postiebikedash24

From 18 September until 8 October 2024, the Woolworths Supermarkets Small Change Appeal raised $164,862 to support kids in need. We would like to thank Woolworths customers and the Woolworths team for their ongoing support. Your small change has made a big impact to lives of kids who are sick, experiencing disadvantage or living with disability. The funds raised through the Woolworths Small Change Appeal will help schools like Cecil Hills High School who were granted a Variety Sunshine Coach. The coach, which is designed to be used by the students in Cecil Hills High School's Support Unit, has been fitted with vehicle modifications to accommodate for three students who use wheelchairs. Head Teacher, Kelly Ford, said the students had been very excited about the arrival of their Sunshine Coach, "They can't wait to get in and go out on an excursion, to a sporting event, or out to the community". The partnership between Variety and Woolworths Supermarkets has been a collaboration of compassion and commitment since 2013. Over the course of 11 years, we have worked hand in hand to have a profound impact on the lives of children in need across NSW and the ACT. Thank you, Woolworths, for your unwavering support! #varietynswact #woolworths #smallchangecanmakeabigimpact