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Individual Grants

We help children access the essential equipment and support they need to thrive.

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The Variety Freya Fund provides a one-off relief payment for Tasmanian families who care for a child with a severe disability.
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Before You Apply

Please check if the item can be funded through NDIS or other services first. Variety supports children who have no other options available.

You may be eligible if:

Your child is under 18 years old, living in Tasmania and is chronically ill, living with disability, or experiencing disadvantage.

Documents Required To Apply

Don’t worry — most families already have these documents available.

A medical letter

A letter from your child’s GP or paediatrician explaining their diagnosis.

It must be dated within the last three months of the date we recieve your application.

A therapist letter

A letter from a therapist or allied health professional explaining:

• Why and how the item will help, and
• If your child has trialled the item (if relevant)

It must be dated within the last three months of the date we recieve your application

Proof of household income

At least three recent payslips, and/or a Centrelink statement

If you are self-employed; please attached your latest tax return or Notice of Assessment.

Two quotes for the item

• From two different suppliers

• Quote must be valid at the time we recieve your application

• Must include GST and delivery costs

• Quote must exclude installation

How the Application Process Works

Each application is assessed based on merits, with care and complete confidentiality.
Decisions are made within 6 weeks of recieving your application.
Decisions are final.

Application


Fill in the form and please include all supporting documents, letters and quotes.

Assessment


• We will work with you to ensure the application has all the required information

• Variety Grants Committee assesses each application and puts their recommendations to the Board

• The Board makes the final decision, including determining funding levels

• Assessment is based on the application's merits, Variety's funding capacity, and the unique circumstances for each occasion, such as number of kids impacted, location, and access to local opportunities.

Outcome

• We aim to provide a decision within six weeks of the submission date

• You will receive an outcome letter via email. Please ensure the email you provide in the application is the one you check regularly

• If approved, you will be sent a letter of agreement to sign and return

• Payment will be made directly to the supplier

• The Board’s decision is final

• An acquittal report must be submitted at the end of the funding period, or shortly after recieving the equipment or item.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The general rule is Variety only pays the supplier or service provider, except for a Variety Freya Fund nomination.

Only in very limited and exceptional circumstancies that Variety may consider paying the family in cash.

Variety offers grants to both individuals and organisations to help children when others can’t.

We support organisations, kids and their families challenged by disability or chronic illness, geographic isolation or suffering financial hardship.

To find out more please go to How We Help page. 

Under the Variety Individual Grants, the recipient/s must be under 18 years old; and living in Tasmania. It is not necessary to be an Australian citizen.

Under the Variety Community Grants, the recipient must be a public school or a not-for-profit organisation based in Tasmania and dedicated to working with children under the age of 18 years old or has initiatives or projects that benefit Tasmanian kids.    

Application must meet the eligibility requirements.

We know that no two applications are the same, as such each application is assessed on its' own merits taking into consideration: 

  • Variety's funding capacity at the time of assessment
  • Number of dependents in the household
  • Geographic location – rural and remote areas
  • The availability of and access to local opportunities and services
  • Additional financial pressures (e.g. medical, disability-related, or caring responsibilities)

Please do take the time to put together an application that: 

  • Clearly and concisely defines what the need is, and
  • Includes sufficient information and supporting documents such as quotes and support letters from an appropriate professional person that directly discusses and focuses on what the child’s or organisation's needs are. 

We’re here to help guide you through the process. Please contact us on 03 6248 4888 or email [email protected]

Below are some examples of what we do not fund:

• Servicing/maintenance
• Installation/technical support
• Insurance/warranty
• House modifications
• Vehicle or vehicle modification
• Diagnosis and therapy assessments (e.g. ADHD/ASD)
• Items that have already been purchased

Variety Freya Fund is only available to health professionals, teachers, and social workers, who can nominate a family of a child with severe physical disability and going through a financial hardship.

A family can only be nominated once, and if approved can receive up to $1,000 gift Learn More

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If you are unsure about your eligibility or need help completing the form, please contact us.
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