Heidi and the Bandits are off again – in support of Variety Victoria's aim to make a difference to kids in need.
This August, Paul, Lou and our bash car Heidi are driving change for kids in need by joining the 2026 Victorian Variety Bash.
This will be our second Variety Bash, after having the time of lives last year, and understanding the real value that gets delivered on this epic fundraising event.
Again, we'll be hopping aboard ‘Heidi the Bovine Bandit’ a 1978 ZH Ford Fairlane 500, and driving her through remote Australia. We'll start in Halls Gap on August 18, with the plan to make Exmouth by the August 27th. Wish us luck!
Along our journey, we’ll be presenting grants, handing out fun packs and much needed equipment to kids who are sick, live in remote communities, are disadvantaged or have additional needs.
Seeing this first hand last year was brilliant. Although, we think the tears we shed were definitely from the dust.
To help us deliver on our fundraising requirements and support the kids, we need 'moo-lah'. We don't mind the amount as every dollar counts. This year we're looking to raise more than $7K. You can donate here right now. Plus, anyone who chips in over $250 gets to ride with us. Yep, you get to leave your mark on Heidi with a sticker that acknowledges you or your businesses support.
To see what this looks like, our car and last years donations in action you can head to our instagram page...
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We'll again be posting our Vic Bash Variety adventure here.
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$1.5k
Welco Rubber
$1,000
Northern Chrome Plating
Good luck team enjoy.
$700
Lumeskin Aesthetics
Such a wonderful cause raising money for all those kids. Well Done and Good Luck
$500
William Minogue
Good Luck Paul. Hope the old Ford makes it. Got another name to add to my list but was a bit late to get it to you.
$500
Austindo Consulting Services
$500
Rare Spares Pty Ltd
$400
Aldus Pty Ltd
Great initiative Luigi - Aldus Tronics is behind you in this fundraiser. All the best.
$400
Matty
Good luck fella
$300
Tony Doundoulakis
We hope our donation helps aussie kids in need upon your journey to a great cause. Safe travels to Heidi, Lou and also to you Paul, and that Hedi and the bandits come back home safely. Goodluck from Sandra and Tony
$300
Lou Morabito
$150
Adolf Mansour
$150
Anonymous
$125
Bec Miki
Thank you for helping the kids Nonno. Love Sofia and Olivia
$125
Luke, Danielle, Eli And Hannah
Love you Nonno, doing amazing things 💕
$100
Evan And Thomas
Hope you have a great adventure Uncle Paul!
$100
Alin Fericel
Thanks Paul
$100
Hp Profile Cutting P/l
$100
Mighty Cabinet Designs
All the best for an amazing cause!
$100
Damian Karen
Enjoy your drive
$100
Eranga Wirasinghe
Good Luck Lou. Great work.!
$60
Anna Simion
Good luck and enjoy
$60
Huddy Monaghan
Goodluck Dad and Lou, Have a safe trip. I can’t wait till you get back home! Love Huddy GOODLUCK
$60
Emily Monaghan
All the best Dad and Lou, Goodluck on your journey to Exmouth. See you when you get back safe travels. Love Chloe
$60
Emily Monaghan
All the best my love, safe travelling. Lou and yourself have worked so hard to get here you should be very proud of yourselves. What an amazing cause and enjoy your drive. Don’t have too much fun without us. We can’t wait to see photos! We look forward to seeing you arrive home! Love Emily, Reef, Chloe and Huddy. .
$60
Elena Warriner
Good Luck! Fantastic cause. Hope it's a blast.
$60
Bmsa
Have a wonderful trip.
$50
Scott Gowland
Hey Heidi and Bandits – Cowabunga! Thanks for supporting the kids. An 'Udderly Moovellous' effort, so glad to be a part of it!
$50
Ratko Vignjevic
$50
Emma, Ella & Jonny
Good luck boys-safe travels!
$50
Courtney Gibson
$50
Michelle Spinks
$50
Damien Prunty
Good luck and well done on such a generous initiative
$50
Maria Morabito
Lou have fun and enjoy the long drive for the great cause.
$50
Anonymous
$20
Anonymous
$20
Kuldeep Patel
Great initiative Luigi - Good luck!
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