The Variety Victoria Bash is set to tackle Outback terrain from Hamilton in Western Victoria through to Darwin, from 8th-17th August, 2025.

Isuzu Australia Limited (IAL) has joined forces with one of its award-winning dealerships, Ballarat Isuzu, in a two-car entry, as well as a truck fundraising raffle to support the Variety Victoria Bash.

By way of a double celebration, both Variety and Ballarat Isuzu are marking 50 years of operation. 

Providing practical event support in 2025, IAL is also supplying a Giga prime mover for the event’s on-road logistics.

The Variety Victoria Bash offers a blend of adventure and philanthropy, where participants rally across remote and regional areas and raise funds to support children, who are sick, disadvantaged, or living with disabilities.

Isuzu’s 2025 Variety Bash entries are a 1984 Holden Caprice (Car #707) and a 1997 Isuzu-manufactured Holden Jackaroo (Car #505), painted to replicate Peter Brock’s famous Round Australia Trial entry of 1998.

IAL has stepped-up its commitment in 2025, by becoming a Silver Heart Partner. 

This year’s drive team includes IAL director and chief of corporate services, Ben Lasry and head of marketing and customer experience, John Walker. They join Ballarat Isuzu dealer principal, Ian Deacon and service manager, Jonnie Arnel.

“The Bash is a uniquely Australian event that brings out the very best in people and business to raise much needed funds, while taking part in an incredible experience,” said Mr Lasry.

Variety Victoria’s CEO, Peter Bruce, has welcomed the extra support from Isuzu, with the commitment set to make a real difference during and after the Bash.

“Having Isuzu Trucks on board as a Silver Heart Partner and two Isuzu teams on the road this year shows just how committed the team is – not just to the adventure, but to making a real difference,” said Mr Bruce.

“This kind of support helps us reach more kids, in more places, with what they need most.”