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Each year, thousands of children and their families turn to Variety Western Australia for support when they need it most.
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Help when it is needed most

Every child deserves the chance to play, learn and live life to the fullest.
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 - helping to bridge the gap so every child can thrive, belong and live without limits.
Meet Zhiqing

Zhiqing is a joyful, curious young girl developing her communication using AAC. Motor Mouth Camp opened up new ways for her to connect, and gave her mum, Lizzy, the confidence to support that communication at home.

Meet Keeley

Keeley has a cheeky sense of humour and a determined streak – especially when there is camp currency involved. Over three days at Motor Mouth Camp, something quietly shifted in how she and her family understood each other. 

Meet Rhiannon

From junior athlete to two-time Paralympian. How the Variety Heart Scholarship helped Rhiannon Clarke get there. 

Meet Kimberley 9s

Nearly 500 students, some travelling 900km, came together in the Kimberley for two days of football, culture and connection.

WAAAFA Junior Draft Day

Young WAAAFA players became Freo recruits for the day – and felt, for a moment, like part of the team.

Together, we can make sure no child is left behind.

Each year, thousands of children receive life-changing support through Variety and many more still need our help.

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