Variety help kids and families facing challenges, by giving them access to things like medical and mobility equipment, communication devices, learning aids and wigs.

Eligibility

• Applications may be made on behalf of a child who is sick, disadvantaged or has special needs. 
• Applications will only be considered for children aged up to 17 years (applications must be received and finalised before the child’s eighteenth birthday).
• Applications may be made on behalf of children who reside in QLD.
• Variety Queensland does not give cash donations; funding supports the purchase of equipment and tangible items, and Variety Queensland pays the supplier of the equipment directly.
• Variety Queensland will not approve applications where alternative funding sources are available. This includes NDIS eligible items. Proof of any unsuccessful alternative funding should be included in your application.
• Variety Queensland will consider gap funding, once you have proof of successful funding.
• Funding cannot be approved retrospectively (if you have already purchased equipment). 
• Applications will not be funded if the child has received funding from Variety within the past 6 months.
• The Kids Support Committee will assess each grant thoroughly. Additional information may be required and, in this instance, Variety will contact you or your referees.
• Please make sure the following documents are submitted along with your application:
  • Financial income documentation e.g. Payslips, Centrelink income statement
  • Three quotes for each piece of equipment requested, less than 3 months old (this clause is void if the applicant is in a remote area and only one supplier is available and / or only one supplier offers the equipment requested) 
  • Supporting medical documentation from two professional sources stating that the equipment is necessary (Medical Practitioner, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Principal or Teacher)

What won't be funded

• Capital Works e.g. Vehicle and home modifications, anything affixed to a building
• Medical and health consultations
• Spas/swimming pools
• Communication devices for recreational use
• School fees/salaries/wages
• Ongoing funding, such as repairs or maintenance of equipment
• Salaries or administration expenses
• Carer expenses
• Respite
• Research
• Vehicles for individuals / families
• Travel expenses
• General and cash donations
• eBikes and eScooters

• Phone: (07) 3907 9300
• Email: kidssupport@varietyqld.org.au