Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of Grahame Mapp and the Grahame Mapp Family Foundation.

For a child facing complex medical and mobility challenges, everyday life was filled with discomfort and long stretches spent lying down.

Sixteen-year-old Cale has always been an adventurer at heart. He’s cheeky, enjoys listening to music and loves the great outdoors. But for much of his life, the simple act of joining in with his friends and family has come with some challenges. Cale was diagnosed with cerebral palsy just before his first birthday, after his […]

With support from Variety, Jack became the first bilateral patient to receive 3D-printed ears.

She transforms challenges into creativity — using braille to read, and sound to connect with the world around her.

At just five years old, Ava Stephens has shown extraordinary courage beyond her years.

Variety Australia marked 50 remarkable years of helping children in need with a special celebration at Government House, NSW. Joined by founders, patrons, and supporters, the evening also saw the launch of the first-ever International Heart of Variety Award — presented to Katie O’Donnell, whose journey from grant recipient to leader at Variety WA embodies the spirit of resilience, hope, and heart that defines the Variety family.

A powerful reminder that with passion, resilience, and the right support, anything is possible.

Sophia’s Story At just six years old, Sophia faces challenges no child should ever have to endure. Diagnosed with Sanfilippo syndrome – a rare, degenerative condition that causes progressive brain damage and loss of mobility – Sophia’s life expectancy is heartbreakingly short. Despite this, Sophia’s parents, Alannah and Zakkary, are unwavering in their mission: to […]

Emerson is a bright, active and determined little boy who loves cars and exploring the world around him.

Bonnie and her brother Christopher are both chasing their passions and loving every moment of it.

Helping Poppy find her voice and confidence every day. Poppy is an energetic and bright eight-year-old, but she faces daily challenges living with Auditory Processing Disorder — a condition that affects how her brain processes sound. At home and at school, simple tasks that many take for granted became overwhelming. Understanding instructions, keeping up in […]

For Annalise and her family, everyday life looks a little different but it’s filled with just as much love, resilience, and joy.