You're doing something incredible by donating your hair to Variety, thank you!
We’re inspired by you and others like you, who go above and beyond for kids in need and their families. We reckon that your friends and family would be pretty inspired by your commitment too.
So we’d love them to have the chance to back your effort. It’s really quick to set up an online fundraising page, click the ‘Fundraise’ button above, and you’ll be surprised by their generosity. Or why not hold an event to celebrate your big chop?
How does Hair with Heart work?
When we receive donations of hair, we send it to specialised wig makers who make wigs for those who have lost their hair due to a medical condition. We’re given money for the hair which goes directly back into Variety’s programs, helping Aussie kids who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs.
So more than one person will benefit from your hair donation!
Please note due to privacy and logistical limitations, we are unable to track the individual who will receive your hair.
Variety grants wigs
Variety grants wigs to kids that have lost their hair due to a medical condition, for example, alopecia.
Wigs give these kids more confidence and improve their self-esteem, so they can feel themselves again.
Wigs cost families up to $6,000 and last only 1 - 2 years, meaning families can spend tens of thousands of dollars on the purchase of wigs throughout a child’s youth.
Meet our Hair with Heart Community
We're right here with you!
If you have any questions about fundraising or what happens to the hair you donate, please give us a call on 02 9819 1000 or send us an email hairwithheart@variety.org.au We would love to hear from you!
Already chopped your hair? Remember your Hair Donation Form to send in along with your hair.
Not sure if your hair meets the guidelines? Click here or check out the FAQs
Hair with Heart, Variety - the Children's Charity
Variety - the Children’s Charity is a community of hard working people committed to ensure all Aussie kids get a fair go. By providing practical equipment, programs and care, Variety helps kids in need overcome the many obstacles they face and join in with everyone else. Hair with Heart is a national hair donation campaign managed by Variety NSW.
