Guide Dogs Community Fair 2025

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.

If you are driving into the event, parking is available at the following locations:

Royal Talbot Rehab Centre – 1 Yarra Blvd, Kew VIC 3101. 

The parking fee is a flat rate of $3 for all-day parking, and you can either pay at the station or tap your card when you exit.

A shuttle bus, operated by Guide Dogs, will also be available, with more details to be provided closer to the event date. If you prefer, you can walk to the event from the car park, which takes approximately 10-15 minutes by following the path and road around.

Melbourne Polytechnic Student Parking Fairfield Campus – Main Yarra Trl, Fairfield VIC 3078. 

This location is just a 6-minute drive from the event. Parking is free for event guests, and a shuttle bus will be available from this location. Since walking from the car park to the event is not recommended, please make use of the shuttle bus for transportation.

Shuttle buses will also be available from Alphington Station to the event (stay tuned for exact details closer to the date).

There are a few ways to reach Guide Dogs Victoria Kew Campus via public transport: 

Train and bus: 

Take a train from Flinders Street Station to Fairfield Station (Hurstbridge Line). 

From Fairfield Station, catch bus 302 or bus 304 from Station Street/Grange Road. 

Get off at the Guide Dogs Victoria/Chandler Highway stop and our Campus is a few minutes away on foot. 

Train and walk: 

Take a train from Flinders Street Station to Alphington Station (Hurstbridge Line). Our Campus is approximately a 25-minute walk from there. 

Tram: 

Take tram 48 from the CBD to the High Street/Cobden Street stop in Kew. Our Campus is approximately a 15-minute walk from there. 

Bus: 

You can arrive via bus 350, which takes you from Southern Cross Station to the front of our Campus (but this is a very limited service). Bus route 302 or 304 offers more options.    

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, plus an info tent, to assist guests with low vision or blindness, so you can easily navigate the event. 

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.

• Look, but don’t touch: While it’s tempting to say hello, working Guide Dogs need to stay focused. Please don’t pat, call out to, distract or try to feed them.
• Always ask before offering help: Please don’t grab onto a person or their Guide Dog’s harness. If you think someone may need assistance, simply ask first.
• Give space: When you see a Guide Dog working, avoid stepping into their path or trying to engage with them. A little extra space helps them do their job safely.
• Meet our Ambassador Dogs: If you’re keen for doggie cuddles, you’re in luck! Our friendly Ambassador Dogs will be there to say hello on the day.

Thank you for helping us create a welcoming and inclusive event.

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! Here’s what we’ve got lined up: 

• sausage sizzle (meat and vegetarian options) 
• vegan food truck
• cake stall (with some dietary restrictions) 
• delicious dessert trucks featuring gelato and churros. 

Yes! We’ve got you covered – literally. Our entire Campus will be open to explore, with plenty of quiet spaces to rest. Plus, our outdoor dining area will have umbrellas over the picnic tables to keep things cool. 

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 18 November 2024 and 2 April 2025 to automatically go into the draw to WIN an exclusive puppy experience. For full terms and conditions for ticket holders, click here.