Children who are sick and disadvantaged, along with their families, will benefit when a new Burbank
home currently under construction in Rockbank is auctioned to raise funds for Variety – the
Children’s Charity.
Legendary cricketer and Variety friends Merv Hughes and children who have been helped by Variety,
launched the Variety Home Auction with a friendly game of street cricket at the site with the
Burbank construction team.
The four-bedroom, two-storey “Hannaford 325” design home is currently under construction at 8
Nash Boulevard, Rockbank, within the Accolade Estate where the streets are named after wellknown cricketers.
All profits from the July 31 auction will be donated to Variety, which supports children and families
who are facing challenges through sickness, disadvantage or living with a disability.
Variety raise money to buy aids such as wheelchairs and fund all-abilities playgrounds to provide
practical help to children, schools and organisations. The charity also run programs to educate and
empower children as well as give scholarships to encourage the talents of children living with
disadvantage or disability. They also hold special events to bring joy and engage children in need and
their families.
In 2020, Variety supported 7,897 children in Victoria, and 81,244 children across Australia. Variety’s
vision is for all kids to reach their full potential, regardless of ability or background.
Variety CEO Mandy Burns said: “It’s so wonderful to see Burbank, Oliver Hume, Resi Ventures and Ivy
Street come together to fundraise to help Variety help kids in need.’’
“In the wake of COVID and the obstacles it has thrown up, especially for children challenged by
disadvantage, illness and disability, this house offers the opportunity to not only purchase a
beautiful home and all that means, but it will also change lives for kids in need across the state,’’ Ms
Burns said.
“With the proceeds of the sale of this home going to Variety, it will have a profound impact for kids
out there who are really struggling, particularly off the back of a year where fundraising and getting
access to financial support has been more difficult than ever.”
“It’s thanks to a generous team of people and fantastic initiatives like the Variety Home Auction,
that we can empower kids to reach their full potential, regardless of ability or background.”
Burbank Group’s Managing Director Jarrod Sanfilippo said it was a privilege for his team to build the
house for the Variety auction which will help so many worthy children and families.
“We admire the passion of everyone at Variety who do such tremendous work and I’m sure whoever
buys the house at auction will love living in it,’’ Mr Sanfilippo said.
Anthony Braunthal Director of Resi Ventures said they were thrilled to be able to support Variety for
the good work they do in the community helping families and children who are facing challenging
circumstances.
“Whoever purchases this house and land package will be proud to call this address home with views
over the Accolade Wetlands in one of Melbourne’s newest neighbourhoods.”
Learn more or to donate head here https://www.varietyhomeauction.com.au/
