DEAR SANTA...

Help make a Victorian child’s Christmas wish possible.

Every child’s Christmas wish is different.

Something to cuddle. A game to enjoy together. Headphones for comfort, or equipment to help them learn, create and take part.

For some Victorian families, finding the money for even a simple present can be hard.

Your Christmas gift can help provide thoughtful presents and practical support for Victorian children, at Christmas and beyond.

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A moment from the Variety Kids Xmas Party.

Something special of their own.

A simple present. A moment to remember.

Last Christmas, Cate, Variety’s Kids Support Coordinator, watched children receive soft toys at the Variety Kids Christmas Party.

“There were squeals of delight. Children wrapped their arms around their new toys and cuddled them close. Everywhere I looked, children were holding their new toys tightly. I will never forget the joy on their faces.”
Cate
Variety Kids Support Coordinator

Cate helps choose a thoughtful range of presents for children at different ages and stages of childhood. Your gift can help put those presents into children’s hands.

How your gift helps

Some wishes are for Christmas Day. Others can open up the year ahead.

A soft toy for comfort and cuddles. A game for play and time together. Noise-reducing headphones to make busy places more comfortable.

Your gift could also help provide equipment for music, art or sport, or contribute towards a tablet for learning, play or communication.

Christmas presents reach children through the Variety Kids Christmas Party and through families, schools and community organisations. Larger items are supported through other Variety programs and may be provided after Christmas.

Seeing my kids’ faces on Christmas Day and being able to provide them with such beautiful gifts that I otherwise wouldn’t have been able to afford made my year!

A mum whose children received presents through Variety last Christmas

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Questions about your Christmas gift

How do presents reach children?

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Christmas presents are distributed at the Variety Kids Christmas Party and through families, schools and community organisations across Victoria. Larger items are supported through other Variety programs and may be provided after Christmas.

Is my gift tax-deductible?

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Yes, all donations to the Variety Christmas Appeal are tax-deductible. You will receive a donation receipt via email when your gift is processed.

Can I donate by phone or bank transfer?

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Yes, we're here to support you in your preferred giving method. Please call our team on (03) 8698 3900.

Of you prefer to make a bank transfer please use the details below and put your name or business name alongside "Xmas" in your reference field.

ACCOUNT NAME
Variety - The Children's Charity of Victoria

BSB
033 018

ACC NO
260 362

Can I leave a message for a child receiving a gift?

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Yes you can! Our volunteers write messages from donors in Variety Christmas cards and attach them to gift bags given to kids experiencing disadvantage.

You can leave your message on step 2 of the donation form and we'll do the rest!

Please make your gift before Christmas so kids in need don't miss out.

Help give a child something special of their own

A present may be one of thousands. To the child receiving it, it will be their very own.

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Spread the joy before Christmas so more children can join in and thrive!