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For Many South Australian Children, the Path Forward is Complex.
Each child’s journey is different, but the barriers they face impact them in deeply personal ways.
  • Mobility issues make it hard to join in at school or play with friends.
  • Without proper healthcare, many children are left without critical support.
  • Financial pressures force families to make impossible choices between
    basic needs and the care their children require.
That’s where Variety South Australia steps in.
When it feels like there are no more options, Variety South Australia helps bridge the gap — providing practical support, meaningful experiences and opportunities that change lives.
From Adelaide to the Riverland, the Eyre Peninsula to the South East, and in communities large and small
For over 50 years, the incredible generosity of the Variety community has supported children in need across Australia — including right here in South Australia. Together, we’ve created a place families can turn to when times are tough — a place that offers practical support, hope and the opportunity for every child to thrive.
Thanks to our supporters, South Australian children can access the equipment, programs and opportunities they need to move, learn, communicate and participate in everyday life with greater confidence and independence. We work closely with donors, partners, sponsors and volunteers across the state to ensure support reaches the children and families who need it most.
In 2024/2025
Variety have
granted over
$5,770,531
Impacting more than
65,424 children
How We Help
With the support of our donors and partners, we ensure children have the best opportunity to live life to the fullest regardless of ability or background.

These are some of the ways we have granted support to kids in need this year;
Recent Grants
$216,000
Laura Community
Development Association
Nature Playground
This inclusive playground has been
designed for children of all abilities,
including those with special needs or
mobility aids. It provides a safe, fun and
fully accessible space for everyone
to enjoy. The playground features a
wooden fort with an access ramp, wide
pathways for wheelchairs and walkers, a sandpit, trampoline, net swing and much more. This space ensures every child can play, explore and connect.
$75,840
Dolly’s Dream
Targeting rural, regional and remote
communities in South Australia, these
anti-bullying workshops support
children who face higher risks and
limited access to resources. Across 77
workshops, 2,490 kids are positively
impacted, gaining awareness, resilience and tools to build safe, inclusive environments.
$40,200
EduKids Program
The Humour Foundation’s Clown Doctors bring joy and comfort to children at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Adelaide. At each visit, two Clown Doctors brighten the wards and clinics, from general paediatrics to specialised units.
They connect with children and families in waiting rooms, accompany them into procedure rooms to provide distraction during treatment and stay by their side afterwards when needed.
$28,000
Fair Fight Foundation
(Super Tees)
The Supertee is a medical garment
disguised as a fun costume given to
children facing serious or long-term
illness in hospital. 480 Supertees were
donated to Women’s & Children’s
Hospital, Flinders Medical Centre and
Lyell McEwin Hospital.
$45,000
Backpacks 4 SA Kids
10,000 backpacks for 10,000 kids!
These backpacks support children aged 0-18 who are displaced from home, providing essential clothing, toiletries and comfort items to ease stress and anxiety during traumatic situations.
$83,984
Riverland Special School
Wheelchair Accessible Swing
The ‘We Go Swing’ is a fantastic addition to the school’s general playground, giving every child the chance to join in the fun. It’s designed so students who use a wheelchair can enjoy the swing without needing to transfer, allowing them to play freely and safely. Best of all, it means kids of all abilities and ages can play side by side.
The Variety Difference
Variety South Australia walks beside our families every step of the way, offering support through a wide range of programs designed to meet children’s unique needs.
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