Member Noticeboard

From 7 February 2025, HomeSafeID is no longer licensed under the Domestic Animals Act 1994 to keep and maintain an animal (microchip) registry service for Victorian pet owners.

Animal Welfare Victoria (AWV) has received all Victorian records for cats, dogs and horses from HomeSafeID in accordance with the Domestic Animals Regulations 2015. This is to ensure this data is not lost and will be provided to an alternative animal registry service licensed in Victoria for continuity of service. 

AWV has developed the below to assist with queries you may receive from your members or alternatively you may refer your members to our website Domestic Animal (microchip ) registries.

• If you are in Victoria and are unsure which database your pet's microchip is currently registered with, you can visit this website: https://petaddress.com.au.
• If you identify your pet’s microchip being registered with HomeSafeID, and your pet is not a cat, dog or horse, you are advised to start the process to register the microchip with one of the other Victorian licensed registries listed below:
     • Central Animal Records
     • Australian Animal Registry
     • Global Microchip Animal Registry
     • Petsafe Register 
• There may be a cost associated with this process which is determined by the registry. 
• AWV is in the process of selecting a currently approved animal registry service to receive the Victorian data for cats, dogs and horses. Once this data is received by the selected animal registry service, owners will be contacted by the registry with further information in the coming weeks including with details on how to update your records. 
• For species other than cats, dogs or horses, you may wish to register any new and existing microchips with another approved registry (above).
• If your pet’s microchip is registered with one of the other licensed registries there is no further action required from you, other than ensuring your contact details are up to date with the microchip registry your pet is listed with in the event they ever go missing. 
• It is important to keep your pet’s microchip details up to date in the event they ever go missing so they can be reunited with you as soon as possible.

We are pleased to confirm major drainage works project has been approved by Dogs Victoria Finance & Management Committee for outdoor area 6 (behind the pavilion and rooms 3 & 4) The works will commence from Wednesday 12 February and continue for up to four to eight weeks depending on the weather.  These works will allow Area 6 to be usable grounds all year around to facilitate more dog sport trials, events and training for the membership.

During this time area 6 will be closed to all members and clubs for any type of training or event for up to four to eight weeks as there will be heavy machinery onsite installing the new drainage and time will be required to fill the site back in and regrow the grass. We ask that everyone observe the signage around the grounds and stay off the closed areas.

Training groups and bookings for this area will be contacted directly to organise an alternate area for use over this time. We thank those in advance who will be affected for their patience during this time, as the long-term benefits to this project will allow KCC Park to be utilised to facilitate even more dog sports and training opportunities for the membership.  

Area 2 will not be affected by the project and will remain open and available during this time.

Updates on the project will be communicated to the membership. Should your committee or club have any questions or wish to discuss the project please email events@dogsvictoria.org.au and it will be passed on to the KCC Park Facilities Committee.

Dogs Victoria KCC Park Facilities Committee
“Building A Better Park”

Please note there has been a change of venue for the Rottweiler Club of Victoria Inc 2025 National Show.

This event will now be held at the Dandenong Ranges Pony Club, Lloyd Park, Belgrave South, Victoria on the same dates of 31 October to 3 November 2025.

All camping bookings at KCC Park and Bulla Exhibition Centre are to be booked via Show Manager.

CAMPING BOOKINGS ARE NOW ONLINE
Camping Bookings for KCC Park and Bulla Exhibition Centre have now transitioned to online via Show Manager.
This will streamline the booking process and enable members to book and pay online all in one go and receive instant confirmation of their booking.

Important notes:
- Camp Sites will now be allocated at both venues. Refer to camping map via Show Manager to see site locations.
- CAMPING POLICY MUST BE ABIDED BY. The camping policy must be read and understood prior to making your booking.
- Camping Permit must be displayed on your vehicle. You must display proof of booked camping on your vehicle whilst you are onsite.
- Dogs Victoria representatives will be checking camping bookings on event days.
- Camping availability will be open two days before and after events at the venue.

To book your spot over the New Year period head to www.showmanager.com.au and click on Camping Sites on the left hand side. Select your venue and follow the prompts.

ATTENTION TO MEMBERS:

This is a reminder, regarding the use of ramps and tables in the judging ring.

2.7 Use of Ramps/Tables (Added 06/23, 4.3. Effective 01/01/24)

2.7.1 A current list of table, ramp and ground judged breeds may be found HERE on the Dogs Australia website.

2.7.2 Table Breeds
Designated table breeds must be examined on an examination table. When reexamining them, they must be placed back on the table. Only breeds designated as table breeds may be examined on the table.

2.7.3 Ramp Breeds
A judge requesting the use of a ramp must give notice to the show representative/show manager prior to judging. Dogs Australia/ member body approval is not required. Designated ramp breeds may be examined on the ground (table if applicable) or on a ramp during breed judging at the sole discretion of the judge and not the exhibitor. The entire entry in that breed is to be examined on the ground (table if applicable) or on a ramp. The ramp will be available at the discretion of the judge for all ramp optional breeds through all levels of competition including group and Best in Show judging.

2.7.4 Breeds designated as Table/Ramp optional breeds may be judged on either at the sole discretion of the judge and not the exhibitor. The entire entry in a breed is to be examined in the same manner.

2.7.5 All Other Breeds
Breeds not designated as either table or ramp breeds may only be examined on the ground.

2.7.6 Baby Puppies of any breed
Baby puppies may be examined on the ground, table or ramp at the discretion of the Exhibitor and Judge.

Please view the Melbourne Royal Show 2024 - Judges Critiques HERE.

Dogs Victoria wish to advise affiliates that under the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) raffles can only be conducted to raise funds for organisations that have been declared as community or charitable organisations by the VGCCC.

Can a club offer cash as a raffle prize?
It is illegal to have cash as a raffle prize. However, if the raffle prize is travel associated, for example, accommodation or flights, a maximum of 10 percent of the total value of the prize can be cash.

Can a club offer debit cards as a raffle prize?
No, debit cards are not permitted as prizes for raffles in Victoria. This includes debit cards with or without a cash withdrawal option.

Requirements to run a raffle

Further information
Clubs are advised to use the below link for further information

https://www.vgccc.vic.gov.au/gambling/raffle/licensee-resources/faqs#

Dogs Victoria have applied for a Minor Gaming Declaration with the VGCCC, we will update affiliates with further information on this application when it comes to hand.

Kirk Edwards
Chief Executive