Variety NSW/ACT provides assistance up to the value of $5,000 towards the purchase of a human hair or synthetic hair wig for children who have lost their hair due to a permanent medical condition such as Alopecia Areata.

It is at the discretion of the applicant to source the supplier of the Wig. Variety NSW/ACT does not directly advocate for any particular preferred supplier.

Application 

• Applications are open all year round 
• Applications are made on behalf of the child by a Parent/Carer or another identified support person (Medical professional, caseworker, teacher etc.) aged 18 years and over 
• Applicants will be expected to submit a truthful and factual application & attach relevant documentation as evidence, addressing but not limited to the following points: 
  • Name and contact details of applicant
  • Details directly related to the child’s diagnosis including Doctor’s information 
  • Details directly related to the item (i.e. wig) including supplier information 
  • Financial documents related to household income

Eligibility

• Applicants must live in NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC, TAS, WA, SA or NT
• Applications can only be accepted for children aged between 4 to 18 years
• Applicants must be diagnosed with permanent hair loss such as Alopecia Areata. 
• Previous recipients will not be considered for another a Wig grant until 12 months after the date listed on their outcome letter 
• Unsuccessful applicants may be eligible to reapply for a Wig grant 12 months after the date listed on their outcome letter
• The gross family household income must not exceed $100,000 per annum (this includes child support payments, rental income, investment income, overseas income or any other income that is received by any parent/carer who is financially responsible for the beneficiary).   (Applications from families with an income exceeding this amount can still be submitted and any extenuating factors will be assessed by the Grants Committee.)

Wig Grant requests not eligible

The following will not be considered as part of the grant request:

• Due to their cost and longevity, human hair wigs will only be approved for conditions resulting in permanent hair loss. 
• Retrospective funding – only items purchased after the approval date will be eligible to claim as part of the grant 
• Servicing or maintenance of the wig.

• Email: kidssupport@varietynsw.org.au