Impact stories

Each Year, Thousands Of These Children And Their Families Turn To Variety Queensland For Support When They Need It Most

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Impact in Action

We Give Children With Disabilities The Tools To Navigate Their World Independently
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 — We’re here to ensure no child misses out on the support they deserve, filling the gaps where other systems fall short.
Opening the Outdoors for Victor

Through a $5,950 Variety grant, Victor now has an all-terrain wheelchair that allows him to safely access beaches, bush tracks and campsites.

More Than a Machine – A Pathway to Participation

$24,000 grant from Variety Queensland, the school now has an eye gaze machine that’s opening up communication, learning and connection for around 40 students.

Hope in Action: Tatum’s Life-Changing Grant

Born with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia – her adrenal glands don’t produce cortisol, so every day is carefully structured around lifesaving medication.

Helping Chloe Chase Her Dreams

Chloe is a bright, determined 14-year-old who’s received a Variety Heart Scholarship to support her sporting dreams in swimming and triathlon.

Variety QLD Motor Mouth Camp – a life-changing weekend for kids who use AAC

The very first Variety Queensland Motor Mouth Camp was held on the Gold Coast from 7–9 November 2025.

Dylan’s big smile and bright future

We were thrilled to meet Dylan and present him with a brand-new Apple laptop. This powerful tool will support his online speech therapy and help him with his schoolwork.

Brayden’s story – from the sidelines to the spotlight

Last year, we proudly cheered on six past and present Variety Heart Scholarship recipients as they represented Australia at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

Cowboys House – empowering youth for a positive future

We recently took part in the Children’s Christmas Party in Brisbane, which was attended by over 2,500 kids.

Together we can make sure no child is left behind

Each Year, Thousands Of Children Receive Life-changing Support Through Variety Queensland And Many More Still Need Our Help

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