The Variety Wishlist

ABOUT THE WISH LIST
You have a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the life of a child in your community. Add a wish list item to your ticket or table booking and make a child's day!
You can purchase an item from our wish list below and receive a 100% tax deductible receipt. Contact us for more information.
Variety Kids Christmas Party $200
Variety is proud to host the biggest party for kids every year, with thousands of disadvantaged and special needs children attending this mammoth event. The children are treated to an enormous array of activities and experiences, and each child also receives fantastic presents. Your donation of $200 would ensure a special child will be treated to a day they will truly treasure*
TheraTogs $868
Two-and-a-half-year-old Billy has significant delays in gross and fine motor skills, and he has been trialling TheraTogs with great success. TheraTogs are special suits with straps that the child wears, and in Billy’s case the TheraTogs provide him with the stability around his core (pelvis, trunk and shoulders) that he requires to effectively and accurately move his arms and hands, allowing him to engage in play to a greater extent. In addition to providing him with the opportunity to develop physical arm and hand skills, it also increases his participation and engagement with toys, enhancing his ability to learn through play experiences*
Human hair suction wig $3,600
Rochelle is now 16 and has suffered from Alopecia for most of her life. Being a teenager has enough emotional ups and downs, and losing your hair at the same time is a huge hurdle to overcome. Once Rochelle started wearing a wig that was undetectable to her peers, her confidence began to soar. She was once again able to go to the beach and sporting events with her friends, without the fear that her wig might come off. Rochelle’s current wig needs replacing, and we would like to supply her with a new wig to ensure she keeps the confidence she has worked so hard to achieve*
Manual wheelchair $6,215
At four years of age, Liam needs to change from a stroller and walking frame to a manual wheelchair. He is independent when using his walking frame, but fatigues quite quickly, and then needs to be put into his stroller (which he has outgrown), or carried by a family member. He has significant developmental delay and is unaware of danger which can sometimes lead to dangerous situations when he is “out and about” with his family. He will soon learn to self-propel in his new wheelchair, giving him a much-needed sense of independence, and there is plenty of growth in the frame to ensure the chair will last him for several years*
Car hoist system $9,820
Thirteen-year-old Gretel is a paraplegic and relies on her power wheelchair to mobilise. Her mother drives her to and from school five days per week. Currently her mother moves her from her wheelchair to the car with a car hoist, which requires a great deal of manual handling. As Gretel is growing and becoming heavier, this method is becoming more dangerous for both Gretel and her mother. The Turny Orbit 300 is a hoist system that will fit into the family’s current vehicle. Gretel will be able to do most of the chair-to-chair transfer independently. This will improve Gretel’s sense of independence, and will also significantly reduce any risk to her family*
Liberty Swing $23,000
Liberty Swings give children in wheelchairs the opportunity to swing in the air, with the wind in their face, and absolute joy in their hearts. Variety currently has a Liberty Swing application from a council in southern Sydney that is keen to install a Liberty Swing in one of their playground areas, so that children in wheelchairs can enjoy a play area alongside their siblings and friends*
* Please note that occasionally the wish you have selected for a particular child may have already been granted. Please be reassured that your money will be spent on the same or very similar equipment for another child with similar needs. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
* Due to privacy reasons, the images used in relation to each wish list item are not of the exact child mentioned in the appeal; they are a representation of the item/s.
Bec & Bridge will be entertaining guests with an amazing fashion show from their latest collection. Hosted by the gorgeous Laura Andon this will certainly be a highlight of the evening! 






LAURA ANDON





