When we launched our We Learn Grant in July we knew there were families in real need of support for educational resources, but we admit, none of us predicted just how desperate these families are and just how much help is needed. There isn’t enough money in the budget to fund all of the grant applications so we are challenging everyone to Show Us Ya Heart to bring joy and spread that joy across the internet, to give kids a fair go.
Taking part is easy! Simply make a donation, capture something that will Show Us Ya Heart, and share it to your social media account(s) using #showusyaheart and a link right back here! To get you thinking we asked a few of our friends and staff to show us their hearts.
Go in the draw to win a QLD Heart Island adventure!
Along with helping kids in need, for every $100 you donate you will receive one entry into the draw to win a holiday for two to "Heart Island". Boasting a stunning display of coral formed naturally into the shape of
a heart, witnessing Heart Reef firsthand is truly unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
- Four nights accommodation at Hamilton Island for two, including daily breakfast
- Journey to the Heart tour for two adults
- Return Hamilton Island Airport/Marina to hotel transfers
Terms and Conditions apply. To go in the draw to win, you must donate on the Show Us Ya Heart donation page. The prize will be drawn on Thursday 7th October at 10am and the winner will be notified by email and be announced on Variety social media channels
How will your money be put to use?
Our We Learn Grant aims to support families experiencing financial hardship and to help kids achieve their full potential.
A computer at home is an essential part of school life (especially when school and home collide – hello, lockdown!). Not to mention all the extra exercise books, paper, pens and colouring pencils that are now taking up residence on those dining tables being used as school desks!
Of course, we know not every child is fortunate enough to have all of these resources. And without them, kids are faced not only with significant academic challenges but also with issues such as social isolation that can prevent them from reaching their full potential. Unfortunately, these challenges are often increased in remote and rural areas.
The Variety We Learn Grant was designed to help bridge the gap. But the gap is huge.
Since it launched, over 52,000 people have visited the We Learn Grant website.
Since the We Learn Grant applications have closed, the grant has had a staggering 1,435 applications. Each application from a family doing it really tough right now.
We currently don't have enough funds to approve all these worthy applications. Please don't let kids miss out.
We know you all have HUGE hearts so don’t be shy - open them up, show them to us and help us to raise as much money as possible for kids in need.
If you are not currently in a position to donate we would be grateful if you could spread the word by sharing a photo of something that brings you joy on social media.
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A big thank you to our Supporters
The real heroes who are kindly helping us achieve our goal
Anonymous
$100
Stephen Grintell
$156
Anonymous
$50
Wendi Moffitt
Have fun on the bash
$21
Anonymous
$50
Anonymous
$52
Anonymous
$52
Jennifer Pudsey
$26
Bronwyn Walker
$26
Simon Burke
$26
Geoff & Berenice Tongue
All the best & keep safe!
$104
Anonymous
$52
Anonymous
$515
Wen Nian
Great cause Helen
$52
Suzan Abu Adas
$10
Anonymous
$52
Anonymous
$208
Katie O’sullivan
$104
Jasmine Choy
$100
Sue Taylor
$100
Kris Obrien Obrien
$104
Robin Henderson
I just love helping these kids were i can. ♥️♥️
$104
University Of Newcastle, North Tower
Love that we are able to support the work you do! keep up the good work
$48
Kerri Russo
$104
Otis Van Doninck
I think helping kids is a very good reason to donate. I am giving some of my money to kids who don't have a computer because it would be very hard for them to do home schooling. I am doing this because I love helping people.
$43
Soraya Mahomed
$10
Andrew Gammo
$25
Sharon Stephenson
Posthumous gift in loving memory of the late Sharon Stephenson. Even though Sharon had disabilities, she always brought light & sparkle to the world.
$750
Anonymous
$52
Anonymous
I got a lot of inspiration from BTS, the Korean boys group. They teach me how to love myself and caring each other. Also I made a lot of nice human beings in their fandom. I'd like to share my bless and luck to kids in need. Thank you for your hard work!
$328
Greg Levenston
$104
Tohean Soth
$104
K Johnson
$5
Amandeep Kaur Kaur
$10
Marion Giddy
$104
Sallymae Bailey Bailey
$104
Fernando Diiorio
$515
Irene Caldwell Ash
$1.02k
Bonita Siu
$52
Simon Badger
😊
$104
Michael Watson
$515
Imelda Ndjoeroemana
$52
Chrislyn Braganza
$52
Mark Barbara
GOD BLESS
$104
Ray Andrich
$515
Anonymous
$26
Zinnia Oringo
$100
Anonymous
$52
Robyn Leacy
$52
Robert Molines
god bless
$26
Gerard Ward
$104
Steve Orleow
$52
Paul Lynch
$21
Penny And David Docherty
In lieu of other Bash costs. $1,000 is the least we could do.
$1.02k
Harris Family
$52
Steve Orleow
$104
John Abbey
GLAD TO HELP
$104
Lesley Scrimegour
$515
Caitlyn & Lana Cao
$104
Anonymous
$104
Anonymous
$26
Deborah Locke
$104
Anonymous
$10
John Baden Sully
$260
Anonymous
$52
Anonymous
$26
Anonymous
$104
James Franklin
$104
Michael Trafford
$104
Mel Harrison
Variety have supported my kids through grants over the last few years & im so grateful.
$26
Anonymous
$26
The Garden Eatery
$104
Anonymous
$5
Max Squires
Pleased to be able to assist. With 8 grandchildren we are very grateful for what we have
$26
Kim Mcfarlane
$104
Neil Cooke
$104
Ian Hopkins
$50
Giselle Zaliya Ziah Abbasi
$52
Beth Lehmensich
These grants make such a massive difference in the lives of the families at our school. Thanks Variety for all that you do for those that need it most.
$500
Mark Hudders
$104
Anonymous
$5
Anthony Pidcock
$200
Deidre Thomason
From my heart to yours ❤️
$26
Shami Assurian
I love you Yazmin. You are the most beautiful real life princess. Hope to see you soon. XO
$52
Paul Joshua
$300
Anonymous
$100
Shelly Casey
$26
Martine Richards
Amazing work as always Variety, I think you are incredible x
$104
Anonymous
$104
Gmfit
To Liz and the amazing team at Variety - keep up the amazing work you all do! ❤️ To the kids and families battling through - my hat goes off to you all! Hang in there and keep inspiring the rest of us! Nothing but love from the GMFIT FAM XXX
$104
Anonymous
$25
Cale & Sian
$26
David
$104
Daniel Pua
$50
Anonymous
$515
Grant Mcmullen
$52
Stan & Jan Huskinson
$104
Alan
$104
Anonymous
$26
Sam Jackson
$104