Since 2015, Variety – the Children’s Charity has been proud to deliver the Just Like You disability education and awareness program in NSW (Sydney, Newcastle, Central Coast), the ACT, and QLD (Brisbane and the Gold Coast).

The Just Like You program has been educating school students on the acceptance and inclusion of people living with a disability, helping them learn that people living with a disability are the same as everyone else – they are “Just Like You”.

Variety – the Children’s Charity is dedicated to empowering Australian children who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs to live, laugh and learn. We believe that all children deserve the same opportunities in life regardless of ability or background.

The program delivers lively, interactive and compelling workshops, where students are encouraged to reflect on their own roles and actions as a citizen in their school and community.

The workshops are designed for school students’ specific year groups from years 1-8, mapped to the Australian Curriculum and can be delivered face-to-face or via digital platform.

Download our Life of Program brochure to learn more about the impact of the program.

We are passionate about making a difference in the lives of kids living with a disability.

We are working towards our vision – for all Australian children to attain their full potential, regardless of ability or background.

Variety – the Children’s Charity is a national not-for-profit organisation committed to empowering Australian children who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs to live, laugh and learn. Established in Australia over 40 years ago, Variety has helped enrich the lives of hundreds of thousands of children in need through its grants, programs, scholarships and experiences.

With a vision for all children to attain their full potential, regardless of ability or background, Variety believes that all kids deserve a fair go.