In the lead up to World Children’s Day, November 20, 2025, we explore two initiatives delivering refreshing supportive services to children living in the Kimberley.
Variety the Children’s Charity of Western Australia took part in supporting the Kimberley 9s 2025 beach carnival, a two-day event in late October that created opportunities for children to play sports and learn valuable life skills.
Led by Purple Hands Foundation and Fremantle Dockers, with backing from organisations such as Variety WA, Kimberley 9s brought students and teachers from remote Kimberley communities together for the multi-day AFL carnival and life skills program.
Celebrating its fifth year, 492 students, teachers and support staff participated in the 2025 rendition of the event, with 219 of those students travelling up to 900 kilometres to attend.
Many of these children live in communities where access to organised sport, enrichment programs or connection beyond their town is limited.
Australian Charity Number CC20294
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