Great Ocean Jet Ski Adventure for Children's Charity Fundraisers

A PAIR of mates and a jet ski will set off on an epic adventure next month.

Josh Turley and Matt Dowling will travel more than 500 kilometres on a jet ski to raise money for the Variety children's charity to help support disadvantaged kids.

The men will share the workload, while one stays on land with the car the other will be clocking up more than 100 kilometres a day on Victoria's coastline. Mr Dowling said riders from across Australia would begin their trek from Portland before travelling to Warrnambool, Lorne, the Mornington Peninsula and finishing in Phillip Island.

Mr Dowling said he had always wanted to drive the Great Ocean Road, so when he found out he could do it on a jet ski, he could not say no.

"I've always talked about going on a road trip over there, so when I found out about the Jet Trek I thought it was perfect because I got to do both," he said.

The men said they had both been involved with boats and water-sports their whole lives.

Mr Dowling said he was not afraid of what Victoria's weather might throw at him.

"Rain, hail or shine I'll be out there on the water," he said.

The pair must raise more than $2500 to be eligible for the Jet Trek.


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"We have held a few barbecues at Bunnings and people have been amazing, we have managed to raise heaps of money. We're holding another one this Saturday," he said.

"We've also made up tins and the local communities and business have been so supportive."

Last year the Jet Trek raised $145,000, this year organisers hope to reach $250,000 for Variety children's charity.

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Source: http://www.theadvocate.com.au/

Variety Children's Christmas Party

The annual Variety Children’s Christmas Party has been running for almost 30 years and in its time has welcomed over 140,000 children through its doors.

The annual Variety Children’s Christmas Party is especially for children who may have an intellectual or physical disability, terminal illness or come from a low socio economic background.

The annual Christmas Party brings together over 5,000 disadvantaged children plus 3,000 carers, family members and volunteers on the day.

The Christmas Party gives these special children the opportunity to experience something many of us take for granted – a Christmas Party that gives a break from the stresses and strains of everyday life, unconditional acceptance and a chance to be surrounded by family and friends. It is a day of celebration with the children enjoying live entertainment, activities, carnival rides, interactive displays and all-ability rides.

Santa and his helpers ensure it’s a Christmas to remember and that EVERY child receives a present and show bag to take home on the day!  There is no cost to the children and their carers to attend this event.

This year we celebrate the 29th Variety Children’s Christmas Party. Each year the demand is growing and we need your help so that as many children as possible can attend this very special day. Over the years Variety has welcomed in excess of 135,000 children to this special event.

Variety receives no government funding and relies on the generosity of the community to enable us to put on events such as this. We are eagerly seeking funding to help us continue this happy Christmas tradition in 2015.

This year the Children's Christmas Party will be held on Thursday December 10 2015.
For more information, call us on (03) 8698 3900 or VarietyAtWork@varietyvic.org.au

Our thanks go to everyone who contributes to help make a difference in the lives of sick, disadvantaged and special needs children. Thank you:

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Source: https://www.variety.org.au/