Bright Future Giving Circle

Create a Future Without Limits With a Community of Like-Minded Donors

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A giving circle is group of people who come together to donate collectively to a cause they care about. It’s about more than giving money - it’s about sharing values, supporting each other, and deciding together how to make the biggest impact.
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What is the Bright Future Giving Circle?
Join a passionate community of donors making real change for kids in need. For over 50 years, Variety - the Children’s Charity Victoria has helped more than two million children access medical care, mobility, education, and vital support. Now, the Bright Future Giving Circle brings people together to amplify that impact - pooling resources, sharing ideas, and shaping the future of Variety’s programs.
Your generosity unlocks bigger, broader, and deeper outcomes for children who need it most.

How it works

Connect with changemakers and shape a legacy of possibility for the next generation.

Join as a member

Make a regular financial commitment, with options to contribute monthly or annually as part of the collective fund.

Pool your contribution

Create a larger shared fund that can drive greater impact for children and families.

Vote where funds go

Members vote annually on how the pooled funds are allocated across Variety’s key impact areas.

Connected community

Access to exclusive events, networking opportunities and regular updates showing the impact of your giving.

Where the money goes

Members vote on how donations are spent, supporting children and communities through Variety’s three grant pillars:
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Care

We help children access the care and support they need from essential health equipment and therapy to well-being and family assistance. We’re here to ensure no child misses out on the support they deserve, filling the gaps where other systems fall short.
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Freedom

We give children with disabilities the tools to navigate their world independently. Whether through adaptive mobility devices or access to social opportunities, we empower children to thrive—helping them play, learn, and experience the joys of childhood.
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Future

We equip children for long-term success through skills development, education, and community support. We open doors to opportunities that help children grow, thrive, and build a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

I have always felt an instinct to protect and advocate for children. Being part of the Bright Future Giving Circle means supporting work that not only provides practical assistance, but restores something far more profound: a child’s confidence, independence, and connection to others.

Daniella Paidi
Founding Member

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Impact Membership Options

These are recurring payments, please can contact Estelle at [email protected] at any time to cancel.

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