We're Driving Change for Kids in Need
We're drving change for kids in need on the Variety Bash - the original outback motoring adventure built on mateship, challenge and making a real difference.
Our crew will be hitting the road in a 25+ year-old themed car, taking on remote tracks and rough roads across regional Australia - all to raise funds for kids who need support.
This isn’t just a road trip - it’s a chance to give back. Along the way, we’ll stop into schools and small towns to deliver grants and equipment directly to the families who need it most. You get to see exactly where your fundraising goes - and the impact it makes.
By donating to Variety – the Children’s Charity, you’ll help:
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Provide vital equipment like wheelchairs and communication aids
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Build inclusive playgrounds where every kid can join in
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Support education through programs and scholarships
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Fund special events that bring joy and connection to families doing it tough
Every donation counts. With your support, we can help more kids gain independence, confidence, and the chance to live life to the fullest.
Back our Variety Bash car and donate to our fundraising page - let’s change lives, one town, one child, one kilometre at a time.
Our Achievements
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Reached Target
Thank you to our Sponsors
$5.17k
John Piccolo
$3k
James King
$1.5k
John Piccolo
Every journey starts with the first kilometre. Mine starts with $2,500.
$1.1k
Woodards Corporate
Great work JP! Such a good cause to support. Have a safe trip!
$1.03k
John Piccolo
$1,000
Vince Scopelliti
$1,000
Jason Sharpe
Great cause JP!
$1,000
Vince Scopelliti
$600
Prior & Kelly Pty Ltd
Safe travels
$600
Woodards Camberwell
We're proud to support such a fantastic cause. What you're doing is truly inspiring. Drive safely, have an amazing time, and we hope you smash your fundraising goal!
$500
Don And Kate Boulter
$500
Teska & Carson Pty Ltd
$500
Beacon Lighting Group
Enjoy the Drive!
$500
Andrew Mackinnon
Good luck Jim safe journey
$500
Ashley Voigt
$500
Anthony & Amelia Natoli
Full steam ahead JP. Worthy cause.
$500
Anthony & Amelia Natoli
You are a star JM. Enjoy the ride.
$500
Pearcedale Garden Centre
Plant kindness, grow futures.'Go Grease Lightening'!
$500
Don And Kate Boulter
Fantastic cause. All the best
$400
Mary Commisso
Great work John! Have fun
$300
Top Choice Property Maintenance
Good luck JP!
$280
Clyde Davenport
good luck Johnny
$280
John Bourne
Go Jim K
$280
Leo Piccolo
Great work Nonno! I can't wait to join you when I am old enough!
$280
Matho
We are leaving in less than 3 weeks - it's time to get this show on the road
$280
Peter Barnes
$280
Santo Raso
$280
Katie Fallscheer
$280
Greg Cormnish
Well done John!
$280
Jenny Mckendry
Go for it John
$280
Gregory Moran
Drive safely!
$250
Dick Friend
$250
Anonymous
The back wall has no Tin
$250
Gail Long
Congratulations on your commitment, effort and generosity in supporting and donating to such a worthwhile cause. Well done !
$250
Frank Magnabosco
keep going
$250
Greg Cornish
A great cause - well done Vince!
$250
Tabcrew
All the best John from the Tabcrew members.
$250
Woodards Blackburn
JP, the extent of your generosity never ceases to amaze us!!!
$200
Robyn Woods
Well done on this worthy fundraiser, Vince!! Go well.
$200
Chris Cooper
Jim being out of town when the Dees are rampaging - understandable!
$200
Sam Abboud
$200
Tony Noonan
Happy to contribute to such a great cause. Good luck to all involved.
$200
Carol Johnson
Impressed you would follow that dare for $200!!
$200
John Mc
Go hard or go home Vinnie!
$200
Warragul Rv Centre
$150
Ken Tregonning
Hey Johnny, hope this helps get you a bit closer to your target. Good luck on the trip and enjoy the journey! Ken
$150
Dawn & Noel Long
Keep up the good work, keep safe.
$120
Michael Coghlan
Safe travels Metho and team. I applaud your efforts.
$100
Blanksby
Happy Birthday ;) Thanks for all you do to raise awareness and funds for those who really need it.
$100
Cathy Romagnano
So proud to support your crazy ride raising funds for kids in need! Drive safe & have an amazing Bash!
$100
John Cunningham
$100
Toby Balazs
Well done JP, another great cause!!
$100
Warrick Flower
Good one John and team!
$100
Joseph Galati
Go Pendles!!
$100
Peter Condos
$100
Benjamin Quigley
Another Best on Ground Performance once again.
$100
Simon Raleigh
You’re a champion
$100
Ross P
$100
Nige
Good luck JP - love your helping nature
$100
Tony Bocquet
Good luck, Lover
$100
Alfonso Guglielmi
JP, Great cause
$100
Andrew Clyne
$100
Carol Johnson
$100
Frank Favretto
$100
Kevin Slattery
Well done again John
$100
Robert Allanadale
$100
Redhq
Good Luck JP RedHQ
$100
Marie Fantela
$100
Fungas
Go JP!
$100
Vedran Drakulic
Great Work John!!!
$100
Charlie Spendlove
What a brilliant thing to do! such a great cause. Drive safe and see you on your return! Charlie :)
$100
Vincenzo D'angelo
Go John!
$100
Caroline Hammill
Congratulations on such a great effort
$100
Ian Hyland
$100
Martin & Cheryl
Well done John and good luck with the drive
$100
Jo
Good luck John!
$100
Thomas Family
Wishing you and the team a successful rally, hope the car performs beautifully. Thanks for doing this important fundraising JP, the kids are our future in the country. You are inspiring every day!
$100
Peter Werner
$100
Woodards Elsternwick
Go John $ team... well done!!! Pls make sure you bring a spare tyre :-)
$100
Colin Gooding
fantastic work John for a great cause!
$100
Steve & Kelly
$100
Margaret Mathieson
$100
Peter Gooding
Great stuff John. Enjoy!
$100
Natalie Allan
Best of luck!
$77
Sav Cremona
Great work Vince - you’re a winner :). Hope you survive the piccolo part of the trip too
$60
Fiona
$60
David Barnett
Go Jim
$60
John Bailey
$60
Paul Retter
A worthy cause John - Best of luck
$60
Denis Smith
All the best John
$60
Harry Rakintzis
Great cause VS!
$60
Richard Horseman
$60
Francesco Forti
I love the outback I travelle by car south Australia across the nullarbor freemantle all the way north to monkey mia back to margaret riveR across tp south australia again and back to melbourne. three weeks. Alaways to rember O would like to hear the experience the help to homeless will be good
$60
Chris Harris
Love your work and commitment JP. Stay safe on the roads
$60
Scott Bourke
Good luck Boss - very worthy cause.
$50
Bassam De Guise
A great adventure lies ahead for a great cause. Drive safe, JP and team Lovers Not Mechanics.
$50
Kim And Marty Tulen
Go Car 32
$50
Gianni & Jodie
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” — Winston Churchill
$50
Hayley Casboult
Goodluck Vince. Great cause
$50
Ann & Peter Lindsey
Great job John. Drive safely
$50
Damir Kulas
$50
Amelia Hamer
$50
Vince Di Mauro
Goodluck compare John.
$50
Golden
$50
David Perry
A name close to my heart - Mechanics not lovers. My dad was a mechanic and my ex called me a real tool, which I think she meant a mechanic
$50
Kalana Meewella
Wishing you and the team the very best in raising funds and awareness for a great cause!
$30
Corinna Smith
This is so wholesome John - proud of you for making such a difference to young peoples lives!
$25
Wayne And Jenny
$20
Jenny M
Sounds great John. Good on you and good luck
Dollar match was a huge success! Thanks to all that supported this great cause. We're on our way!