The annual contribution from Tyers & More and Yokohama Australia helps Variety deliver practical, life-changing support to children and families across the country. This funding contributes to programs and grants that remove barriers and create opportunities for kids who need it most.
In South Australia, support has helped deliver backpacks through Backpacks 4 SA Kids, providing displaced children aged 0–18 with essential clothing, toiletries and comfort items during incredibly difficult times.
In Western Australia, funding has helped support Motor Mouth Camp, a life-changing program for children with complex communication needs who rely on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices. The camp connects families with specialist therapists and educators, helping children learn to use their communication devices — giving them, quite literally, a voice.
In Victoria, support helped fund an assistance dog for Jake, whose dog Echo has transformed everyday life. For a child facing sensory, mobility and communication challenges, Echo has opened new possibilities — helping Jake explore his community, engage in therapy and build confidence and independence.
These are just a few examples of how partnerships like this help Variety create meaningful change for children and families across Australia.