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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Halfway there
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Reached Target
Thank you to our Sponsors
$5k
Jenny & Mick Kelly
$2.4k
Rob Stanfield
$500
Rob Standfield
$337
Paynesville Tin Rattle
$280
Martin Stone
well done, great idea
$275
Donna Standfield
$210
Donna Standfield
$60
Car 245
Good work
$60
Ray Bellchambers
Big Bird lots of love.
$60
Ballarat Isuzu
$60
Dianne Wood
Good luck xx
$60
Alan Eade
Thank you for the amazing work
$60
Panthers
Pink & Black Panthers Great job Team
$54
Donna Standfield
$50
Ct Dummies
$50
John Garratt
Team Bust ANut We love it thank you
$50
Sal Anderson
All the best neighbours. Keep safe
$50
Car 26-mils On Wheels
Thanks OV8 for all the behind the scenes hard work and for the extra special attention to our wheelie cool mascot.
$50
Neil Hornibrook
From Car 8686. Appreciate your hard work for Chick Hicks theme doll.
$50
Donna Standfield
$50
Cheshire Cat
Many thanks! I love it
$40
Catharine Dack
Thanks for the fantastic knitted Wonkas x
$40
Matt And Kate
Thanks for our new team mascot
$30
Car 555
Thanks team, from hr pufrnstuff, Car555
$27
Donna Stanfield
$25
Paynesville Car8 Show
$23
Donna Stanfield
$20
Matt
Careful of all the monkey business!
$20
Bart O'callaghan
Thanks for our doll CAR 67
$20
Kellee Ireland
$20
Car 130 - Gippsland Loggers
Thanks for everything you do OV8! ❤️
Have a great trip, always need awesome officials / volunteers on the bash.