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.
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Thank you to our Sponsors
$1.5k
Glenn Ball
$1,000
Enkosi
Well done Matt and Kate, hope it all goes well on the trip
$1,000
Matt Mcharg Mmm Industrial Electrical
$725
Hilary And Garth Campbell
$500
Emtivac Engineering
$500
Roger Barton Jccv
Hi Matt and Kate Good luck with your Charity trip to the West. I hope Lightning McQueen Jaguar XK8 goes well. You are doing a wonderful job raising money for the disadvantaged children. I am pleased to sponsor you. Kind regards Roger JCCV
$500
Trevor Wilkinson
Keep up the great work Team Lightning, we are pleased to ride along with you again this year. On behalf of the JCCV Members
$500
Paul Belcher & Felicity Dunn
Well done to you both!
$300
Lyn Belcher
Go Lightning - Enjoy the motoring adventure for a worthy cause. Matt and Kate well done for picking up the challenge to raise funds for the third year. Safe travelling. Love Mum and John xx
$280
Colin Brace
Good on you Matt .
$200
Chris Morison
$200
David Lyon
$200
Jesse Mckercher
$200
Phil Jelleff
Again good luck and have fun.
$190
Peter And Kathy Alsop
Matt and Kate - Thanks again for committing your time and resources for this cause . Drive well and enjoy the bash in WA this year. The XK8 will have the whole country covered soon.
$100
John & Pam Aird
Hope we can track your progress…. Any clues on how we do this Best regards John & Pam JCCV
$100
Damian Clarke
$50
Michael Wilkinson
$20
Denis Baxendale
Good luck with the desert charity drive
$15
