Start Your Engines - Melbourne to Gold Coast 2023
Wednesday 16 August - Friday 25 August
That’s a wrap for the 2023 Variety Bash! What a whirlwind of adventure and community spirit! Our colourful convoy travelled through breathtaking landscapes, visiting with schools and communities along the way. Each day brought new memories and equal amounts of fun and heart.
We are thrilled to announce that together, we raised an astounding $1,412,007 to support children in need, showcasing the incredible power of compassion and camaraderie. A huge cheers to all our supporters and to all teams for your fundraising efforts. See the list of awardees below!
Want to join us next year for an epic adventure? Get excited… registrations are opening soon! Register your interest below to be the first to hear about the official 2023 Bash Launch.
Award Winners 2023
Overall Winners
Car #724 - Disney Bad Girls
This prestigious award is presented to the team that best epitomises the spirit of the Bash. Congratulations to Danielle, Ferguson, Sharon Latcher and Simone Kluckow!
Highest Fundraisers
Car #42 - The Willy Buccaneers
Congratulations and an enormous 'thank you' to James Walshe, Colin Bourke and Graeme Cavanagh for their incredible efforts in raising over $100,000 for this year's Variety Vic Bash!
30 Years of the Bash
Charlie Scarcella - Car #63
Congratulations on completing thirty Variety Bash events, Charlie! Since 1992, Charlie has been a big part of the Bash family, and we are grateful for his ongoing involvement and support of Variety.
Best New Crew
Car #455 - Bitmoji Sistas
Welcome to the Bash family, Diane Kent and Sarah Moody! Thank you for bringing lots of fun and joy to this year's event - we've loved having you as part of our crazy, colourful convoy!
Second Highest Fundraisers
Car #141 - Elvis
Third Highest Fundraisers
Car #44
Highest Rookie Fundraisers
Car #3510 - Hayfever
Best Theme Award
Car #1617 - Thomas the Tank Engine
Harry Burghardt Memorial Award
Car #2468 - Last Cab to Darwin
Dick Casey Memorial Award
Car #6665 - The Wiggles
Rob ‘Towball’ McCorkell Award
Car #504 - The Frenchies
Rod Collins ‘Spirit of the Bash’ Award
Car #693 - The Sheepmobile
Helen Hoppner Award
Angela Pula (Car MWF)
The Stayers: 25 Years
Jill Lewis (Car #3844 - Bash Royalty)
The Stayers: 25 Years
Sue Ibbotson (Car #120 - The Flintstones)
Legend: Hall of Fame
Glenda Stone (Car #3840 - The Hairy Krishnas)
Stuffed Compass Award
Car #17 - Sesame Street
Spirit of Lakes Entrance Award
Car #5860
Bash Encouragement Award
Car #18 - School of Rock
Chairman's Award
Car #555 - HR Pufnstuf
$1 Million Club
In 2023 we induct two teams into our $1 Million Club! Over the years, these teams have worked hard to raise over $1M each for Variety- the Children's Charity Victoria. We couldn't do what we do without people like you - thank you for your continuous support!
Car #17 - Sesame Street
Ken Pryor, Ray Bellchamber and Ray Psailia
Car #44
Gary Caddy, Dominic Walsh and Peter Pearce
Ever wondered what it's like to do the Bash?
It's all for the kids!
The Variety Bash is the largest annual fundraiser for Variety - the Children's Charity Victoria. Variety strive to ensure all kids reach their full potential, regardless of ability or background. The Variety bash is run for the charity, by the charity and money raised assists kids who are sick, disadvantged or have additional needs to live, laugh and learn.
10,854
children were directly impacted across Victoria in 2022
$2,246,880
was granted to help Victorian kids in 2022
$30 Million +
has been raised by the Variety Vic Bash since 1985
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