This event has now concluded. Thank you to everyone who joined us.
This family-friendly event offers a rare opportunity to step inside Guide Dogs Victoria and meet The Heart Behind the Harness – the dogs and people behind the organisation’s life-changing work.
Whether you’re visiting with family, friends or fellow dog lovers, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Date: Saturday 18 April 2026
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Where:
Guide Dogs Victoria Campus
2-6 Chandler Highway, Kew
Download the program for event and activity times, so you can plan your day.
Download the site map.
Join the Guide Dogs Victoria Community Fair Raffle for your chance to win unforgettable experiences and premium prizes, all while helping people who are blind or have low vision live with independence and confidence.
Fun activities with Blind Sports Australia!
Blind Sports Australia creates sports pathways and opportunities for people who are blind or have low vision. At Community Fair, they will be hosting a variety of sports for all to try, including Goalball, Tennis and Aussie Rules Football activities.
Exciting dog activities
Enjoy live demonstrations showcasing the remarkable skills of our Guide Dogs-in-training and see for yourself how these clever pups bring independence and confidence to the low vision and blind community. Plus, get a glimpse of our adorable pups around Campus.
Market stalls and tasty treats
Wander through a variety of local market stalls offering unique goods and indulge in a selection of delicious food options. It’s the perfect chance to explore and connect with the community.
WIN exciting prizes!
The ultimate prize – lucky winners will get to meet, pat and interact with our adorable puppies in our puppy free run area. These limited moments are not usually available to the public.
Exclusive Community Fair raffle
There’s so many prizes up for grabs with Guide Dogs Victoria’s Community Fair raffle. Go in the running to win one of our incredible prizes with just one ticket! Each raffle ticket sold will go towards supporting Guide Dogs Victoria in our mission to help people with blindness and low vision.
Get you raffle tickets here! The more tickets you buy, the more chances you have to WIN!
Our Campus is located at 2-6 Chandler Highway, Kew, VIC 3101. Please note that parking will not be available on campus, so we recommend arriving via public transport.
Two shuttle buses, operated by Guide Dogs, will run on a continuous loop to bring people to the Guide Dogs Campus from:
Please be aware that there are currently closures along the Eastern Freeway. More information available here.
There are a few ways to reach Guide Dogs Victoria Kew Campus via public transport:
By Train:
The nearest station is Alphington Station, on the Hurstbridge line. Two shuttle buses will be stopping at Alphington Station throughout the day. Pick up location will be along Wingrove Street, opposite the station in front of the Alphington Farmers Market. There will be a Guide Dogs banner at the pick up point.
By Bus:
Routes 302 and 304 operate on the weekends and stop at Princess/Earl St. From there it is about a 15 minute walk to Guide Dogs Victoria.
For alternate routes and real-time schedules, use the Public Transport Victoria journey planner or download the Moovit app which offers voice-guided directions and customisable settings to help people with low vision or blindness navigate public transport with ease.
Absolutely! This event is designed with accessibility and community in mind. There will be friendly staff and volunteers available to guide and assist guests with low vision or blindness, so you can easily navigate the event.
No. We love all animals, but for this event, please keep your furry best friends at home. However, we welcome active Guide Dogs and puppies in training. Unfortunately, retired Guide Dogs can’t join us this time.
It takes a lot of training and concentration for a person with low vision or blindness to work safely with a Guide Dog. We can’t wait to welcome you to our Community Fair, but before we do – let’s cover a couple of ground rules to ensure everyone, including Guide Dog Handlers, has a great time.
Meet our Ambassador Dogs: Our friendly Ambassador Dogs will be there to say hello on the day.
Thank you for helping us create a welcoming and inclusive event.
No. This is a dry event, so there won’t be any alcohol served. We’ve got plenty of delicious food and non-alcoholic drinks to keep you refreshed!
You are in for a treat! We’ve got a great variety of food options, including sausage sizzle, cake stall, vegan options, pizza, gelato, coffee, and more.
Yes! We’ve got you covered – literally. Our entire Campus will be open to explore, with plenty of quiet spaces to rest.
Absolutely! Feel free to bring picnic rugs and umbrellas to make yourself at home. We can’t wait to share our Campus with you.
Please ensure you have a copy of your ticket (or tickets if you’ve purchased on behalf of others) and your ID handy! We’ll handle the rest.
Yes. By entering this event you agree to being filmed or photographed which may be used for Guide Dog Victoria marketing or promotional purposes. All rights to the images and videos are those of Guide Dogs Victoria.
Purchase tickets between 30 January 2026 and 3 April 2026 to automatically go into the draw to WIN an exclusive puppy experience. For full terms and conditions for ticket holders, click here.
To our generous fair sponsors, Entertainment App and Advanced Vetcare, to our corporate partners Houndztooth, Marshall White, QT Melbourne, Boehringer Ingelheim , Client Advisory Council and Kong, and to Big Build Eastern Freeway, Bakers Delight and Coles – we acknowledge and extend our immense gratitude to you all for contributing to the success of our 2026 Community Fair.
