Variety - the Children's Charity Victoria

Looking for a meaningful Christmas gift idea? How about the chance to win $25,000 in gold bullion while supporting kids in need? With only 1,000 tickets available at $100 each, this exclusive raffle offers the perfect way to make a difference this festive season. Your ticket purchase helps create brighter futures for children facing challenges, while also giving you, your friends & family a shot at a life-changing prize. Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4bqMrme Thanks to the ACE Radio Network for supporting Variety – the Children’s Charity with this raffle. Raffle Permit No: 10476/24, terms and conditions apply. Raffle closes 26 February 2025, unless sold out prior. Prize will be drawn 28 February 2025.

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Peter Bruce as CEO of Variety – the Children’s Charity Victoria. Peter has been part of the Variety Victoria team since 2020 as Head of Finance and Operations, and his dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to helping kids in need have made a significant impact. His appointment is effective immediate, and we are very excited to officially welcome him into this role. His experience and deep understanding of Variety's mission make him the perfect fit to guide us through this next chapter. Please join us in congratulating Peter on his appointment as CEO.

Huge congratulations to Mietta, our 2025 Jack Eadon Equestrian Variety Heart Scholarship recipient! Mietta’s equestrian journey is a story of passion, resilience, and determination. She began riding at just two years old and quickly rose to success, achieving wins at the Royal Melbourne Show and qualifying for the Show Horse Nationals by the age of seven. However, financial difficulties meant Mietta had to step away from the sport she loved. It wasn’t until she was 14 that she returned, determined to rebuild her skills after a seven-year hiatus. Her journey back into the sport wasn’t easy – she faced the devastating loss of her beloved pony just a year into her comeback. But Mietta’s resilience shone through as she established a new partnership with Ollie, her current equestrian companion. Now a Year 10 student, Mietta also faces learning and cognitive function challenges, but with the support of her school’s learning diversity team, she continues to excel both academically and in her equestrian pursuits. The Jack Eadon Equestrian Variety Heart Scholarship honours the legacy of Jack Eadon – a true gentleman, role model, and equestrian champion who was unable to compete in the Olympics due to financial constraints. This scholarship supports young equestrians in need by funding their equipment, training, and travel expenses, helping them pursue their dreams. We are so proud to support Mietta on her journey. Congratulations, Mietta and all the best for 2025! 🐎✨ #VarietyHeartScholarship #JackEadonScholarship

Recently, our interim CEO, Peter Bruce caught up with Theo Bakirtzis, Dealer Principal City Mazda to talk about the impact of our long-term partnership delivering Christmas joy to kids in need. For every car purchased in December, City Mazda Vic is donating a bike package to a child in need — and they’re aiming to beat last year’s donation of 81 bikes! Your support makes all the difference🎄🚲 #CityMazdaGivesBack #VarietyVic #ChristmasGiving #SpreadJoy

This is what it’s all about… The generous donations and support we have received from you - our community - meant we could grant thousands of Christmas wishes this year, with presents gifted to kids that may have otherwise gone without this Christmas.🎄🎁 The kids we support, along with their families and carers, enjoyed a day full of fun & laughter that included everything from rides, show games & performances to meeting characters from Elsa to Spiderman, and of course, Santa!🎅 Thank you to our 500 Variety volunteers that helped make this day special and memorable for all involved - we could not do what we do without your incredible efforts! We would like to extend a special thank you to our Kids Xmas Party presenting partner Nouns DAO for adding their trademark #Nounish fun to the special day for a second consecutive year! A huge thanks also goes to Variety Top Hat Partner Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) for hosting this joyous event, (and also for winning the 2024 Australia Venue of the Year!), to RPS Event Logistics for their assistance, along with Sheen Panel Service and MRP Wired Solutions for their support in bringing the party to life! #varietykidsxmasparty

Will you buy the GOLDen ticket? Grab your ticket today for a chance to WIN $25,000 in gold bullion and help kids in need. Only 1,000 tickets at $100 each are available. Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4bqMrme Thanks to the ACE Radio Network for supporting Variety – the Children’s Charity with this raffle. Raffle Permit No: 10476/24, terms and conditions apply. Raffle closes 26 February 2025, unless sold out prior. Prize will be drawn 28 February 2025.

Last week, we were delighted to present 20 brand-new bikes to the students at Stevensville Primary School! These bikes, along with helmets and locks, will expand the school’s Bike Ed program giving them the chance to stay active, build confidence, and have fun with friends. At the presentation, Stevensville PS student, Ann spoke about what the bikes mean for the students: ‘A big thank you to KONE and Variety Victoria for donating bikes to our school! Your generosity means we can expand our Bike Ed program to include Grades 3–6 and use the bikes on our track and new oval. We’re so grateful for this amazing gift to our students!’ A huge thanks to Simon & the amazing team from KONE who helped fund and build the bikes and make this possible. Variety Bikes for Kids is supported by our program partners Anaconda Group Pty Ltd and MRP Wired Solutions. #varietybikesforkids #changingkidslives #varietythechildrenscharity

You can still double your impact!🎄🎁 Our double donation day has been extended, so, make sure to get in quick - double donations will only last until our matched pledge of $15,000 is exhausted! Make some wishes come true for kids this Christmas by donating today at varietychristmasappeal.org

It's Giving Tuesday and we're bringing double the impact to celebrate! Make your donation today to support kids in need at Christmas time and bring twice the joy! Visit varietychristmasappeal.org

Delicious News Incoming! 🎄🎁 Get ready for a chocolicious treat this Christmas! Our friends at The Chocolate Box have launched THREE exciting Christmas gift hampers with each including a $5 or $10 donation to help children in Victoria this Christmas. So, if you’re looking for a present with heart for colleagues, friends or family – you can find the hampers instore or online now! Let's spread some chocolatey joy together! https://bit.ly/4id8wrY