Community Services
VARIETY CELEBRATES 90 YEARS OF CHANGING LIVES
08-Jun-2018 4:18 PM
For 90 years, Variety – the Children’s Charity has provided access to life-changing equipment and services to kids all around the world, improving quality of life not just for them, but their families too. Now, on Friday 15 June, Variety’s supporters past and present are gathering to celebrate the charity’s incredible achievements over the last 9 decades.
IT’S ALL SUNSHINE AND SMILES IN FRANKSTON
17-Apr-2018 5:09 PM
On Thursday 19 April, Variety – the Children’s Charity will present a brand new Sunshine Coach to Frankston Special Developmental School, ensuring students have reliable access to and engage with their local community.
Brats Tour Big Things For Kids in Need
29-Mar-2018 10:40 AM
The Variety Brats Bash – a fundraising event for families and kids – will be heading off on 2 April to check out all the BIG THINGS from Ballan in Victoria to Coober Pedy in South Australia – all while helping out kids who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs.
Variety – the Children’s Charity Asks Victorians to Show Heart for Kids in Need This Valentine’s Day
08-Feb-2018 1:13 PM
This Valentine’s Day, Wednesday 14 February, Variety – the Children’s Charity is asking people from across Victoria to roll up and show heart for kids in need who will miss out on vital equipment without their help.
ALL-ABILITIES SURFING BECOMES A REALITY ON BASS COAST
08-Feb-2018 8:23 AM
On Saturday 17 February surf-lovers of all abilities and ages will gather at Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club for a special event held by the Disabled Surfers Association of Australia (DSA) that will see them use brand new specialised surfing equipment part-funded by Variety – the Children’s Charity.
SENATOR DERRYN HINCH PRESENTS DONATED BIKES TO 200 DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN
11-Oct-2017 10:15 AM
TODAY 1.30PM, HISENSE ARENA
Love shouldn’t hurt: American Express, Two Good Co and Deliveroo donate 20,000 meals to women in domestic violence shelters
09-Oct-2017 3:23 PM
Every week one Australian woman is murdered by a current or former partner* and thousands more are seeking refuge in women’s shelters and safe houses across the country. A shelter or safe house provides, emergency accommodation for women and children fleeing domestic or family violence.
Variety Victoria Partners With Shine To Deliver Flagship Language-Learning Disability Program
04-Oct-2017 4:25 PM
MELBOURNE, Victoria: Variety Victoria and Melbourne-based charity SHINE have announced a strategic partnership to deliver the inaugural Variety SHINE Intensive Program (VSIP) in 2018.
ITS ON AGAIN! SANDBAR CRICKET THIS SUNDAY 13TH AUGUST 2PM-5PM
07-Aug-2017 1:35 PM
ITS ON AGAIN! SANDBAR CRICKET 13TH AUGUST 2017 2PM-5PM
American Express Media Releases
American Express donates S$50,000 to Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund
30-Nov-2015 7:33 PM
American Express today donated S$50,000 to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund (SPMF)
American Express Media Releases
Singapore River Trail to get a new lease of life
30-Nov-2015 7:18 PM
American Express pledges first heritage grant of US$160,000 to revitalise the Singapore River Trail. Public invited to share personal stories on the river at American Express’ Heritage Exhibition.
American Express Media Releases
Revitalised Singapore River Walk Focuses on its History as the Lifeline of Singapore
07-Oct-2015 7:19 PM
Singapore River Walk gets a new lease of life from American Express grant of US$160,000
NSW Recorded Crime Statistics: more action needed to make NSW communities safe for women.
08-Sep-2014 9:41 AM
The stabilising of recorded criminal incidents relating to domestic violence and indecent assault over the past two years
Groundbreaking iPhone App to be launched
30-Oct-2013 4:22 PM
Villa Maria is gearing up to launch a unique and innovative iPhone app set to make a huge difference in the way people with disability or mobility issues and their carers access Melbourne venues and events.
Sole dad a Community Hero
30-Oct-2013 2:29 PM
A Mill Park dad who founded a groundbreaking father support group has been named the October winner of a 3AW and Villa Maria Community Hero award.
Charity Golf Day a huge success
25-Oct-2013 9:57 AM
A little rain failed to deter a record number of corporate golf enthusiasts from lending their support to the fifth annual Villa Maria Charity Golf Day.
Greek Day for seniors
25-Oct-2013 9:48 AM
Opa! Seniors at Villa Maria’s White Road Activity and Respite Centre enjoyed a taste of Greece on Monday, October 21 thanks to a special visit from the Australian Greek Welfare Society (AGWS).
Charity Golf Day approaches
02-Oct-2013 9:55 AM
Corporate golf enthusiasts are preparing to swing into action to help not-for-profit organisation Villa Maria support children with disabilities and their families.
September 'Community Hero'
25-Sep-2013 3:04 PM
A 60-year-old Wyndham man with physical disabilities who has raised a staggering $50,000 to help others in need has been named the September winner of a 3AW and Villa Maria Community Hero award.
Celebrating Carers Week
19-Sep-2013 2:00 PM
Did you know 1 in 8 Australians is in a caring role? Two Shepparton organisations are hosting a free community event at Shepparton’s Queens Gardens on Monday, October 14 from 11am to 2pm to celebrate Carers Week 2013.