Variety – the Children’s Charity supports children and families facing challenges related to illness, disadvantage, or living with additional needs.
Through their work, children gain mobility, engage with their communities, communicate effectively, achieve independence, and build self-esteem. Variety ensures that no child misses out and that every child can participate fully.
7HOFM has proudly partnered with Variety for the past four years and is committed to supporting this incredible charity for years to come. Every child deserves a fair go.
Want to get involved and help change the lives of children in Tasmania? Everything you need to know is right here below.
Variety of Gins
2027 information coming soon……
Heart Scholarships
Variety Heart Scholarships are now open, helping talented young people across Tasmania take their abilities to new heights. With up to $5,000 available per year, these scholarships help remove financial barriers so young people can access coaching, training, equipment and opportunities. If you know a young person aged 8–18 years demonstrating genuine talent and commitment in the field of arts, sport or academics, now is the time to apply or share this opportunity. Applications close at the end of May.
URL: https://tas.variety.org.au/scholarships/
Little Steps Charity Home
Little Steps Charity Home has officially SOLD!
We are incredibly proud to share that the Little Steps Charity House has sold under the hammer for an outstanding $770,000.
This is more than a sale result. It’s a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when a community comes together with purpose.
Every dollar raised will help Variety – the Children’s Charity Tasmania, Starlight Children’s Foundation and The Smith Family support children across Tasmania to live without limits.
This project would not have been possible without the leadership and generosity of SJM Property Developments, and an extraordinary network of trades, suppliers and contractors who gave their time, skills and materials to bring this home to life.
Everyone’s contribution has created something truly special and your impact will be felt by children and families right across our state.
Together, they have helped build more than a house. They have helped build brighter futures!
House of Hope Charity Home
House of Hope is a powerful community-driven project that brings people together to build something bigger than a home. Delivered through the generosity Lyden Builders and Rogerson & Birch Surveyors, along with dozens of local businesses who donate materials, time and expertise. Once completed the sale of this house will raise vital funds for Variety – the Children’s Charity Tasmania and Cancer Council Tasmania’s Rachel & Jye Fund to help support Tasmanian children who are sick, disadvantaged or living with additional needs, along with families facing childhood cancer. More than a build, House of Hope is a shared commitment to care, connection and creating brighter futures for kids across our state.
Spin4Kids
Saturday 4th July 2026
PW1 Hobart
Variety has partnered with All Aerobics Fitness to challenge teams to ride as many kilometres as possible on stationary bikes, spurred on by a dedicated team of motivational spin instructors, high-energy music and mini challenges throughout the day.
Teams are encouraged to adopt a theme and dress up – all in the spirit of FUN-draising.
Held in conjunction with the Variety Monster Bookfair this event attracts a crowd!
Variety Monster Bookfair
Saturday 4th July 2026
PW1
Make your way down to enjoy a monster weekend of book bargains galore and free family activities including the Sorell School Animal Nursery, roaming characters, balloon art, free craft activities and sausage sizzle.
Every year Variety Tasmania and Shiploads join forces to collect unused books, puzzles, games, CD’s, DVD’s and more. Collection boxes are located at all Shiploads stores state-wide throughout May.
The 30+ pallets are then sorted before making their way down to PW1 for you to pick up a monster bargain while having fun!
Variety of Chefs
Sat 22nd August 2026
Wrest Point
Variety’s annual gala ball – A night of fine food and showmanship.
We’ll celebrate the best our beautiful isle has to offer with a four-course degustation starring local produce, prepared by some of our state’s best chefs.Each course will be matched with some of Tasmania’s finest wines.
Be inspired by our guest speakers and entertained by our MC’s, two of Tasmania’s most loved personalities – The Chef and the Showman aka John X and Chef Paul Foreman.
Plus our very own Sarah Morrison is there as an MC to keep the Chef and the Showman on track!
Variety Federal Hospitality TasBash
Saturday 17th – Thursday 22 October 2026
The Variety Bash is the largest and longest running Australian charity motoring event! The Variety Bash is often imitated, but never bettered! It’s not a race or a rally, it’s a fun and social motoring event. In the words of the original “Basher” Dick Smith, it’s ‘a drive in the outback with a few mates’.
The Variety Bash is a once in a lifetime chance to experience remote and regional parts of Australia that you might not otherwise see, all in support of kids in need.
Entrants get to visit local towns, stopping into schools and organisations to visit Variety kids.
Bashers get to see the direct impact of their fundraising efforts along the way, with a range of educational, health and mobility equipment provided to local schools and organisations en route.