Venue hire & experiences.

Are you looking for a unique and purpose-driven space for your next event or meeting? Our Kew campus might be the perfect venue for you!

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About our spaces

Something for everyone.

Located within 20 minutes of Melbourne’s CBD, we welcome you to come and experience our fully accessible, sensory Kew Campus and offerings, while making a difference at one of Victoria’s most-trusted charities.

Explore customisable half- or full-day packages with options to add-on puppy cuddle sessions, sighted guide training, and lived experience keynote presentations. Alternatively, book one of our corporate experiences or tailor a package based on your requirements.

Not sure yet? Contact us below and our team can help you decide and answer any questions.

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The Betty Amsden centre
Spaces for hire

The Betty Amsden Education Centre.

Betty Amsden OAM was a philanthropist and steadfast supporter of Guide Dogs Victoria whose unwavering commitment to empowering people with low vision or blindness left a notable mark on the Victorian community.

Enriched with the spirit of community, the Betty Amsden Education Centre is a modern, purpose-built space designed with accessibility in mind.

Accommodate up to 100 people for meetings and conferences, seminars and workshops, exhibitions, or celebrations of any occasion and take advantage of a dedicated reception, servery kitchen, accessible toilets and outdoor BBQ area, plus state-of-the-art tech and facilities.

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The Guide Dogs Victoria conference room with boardroom-style tables and 10 chairs set up. Two split screens are mounted on the wall displaying a blue holding screen.

Host your next meeting.

Elevate your corporate meetings at a venue that combines modern amenities with a purposeful mission. Only 20-minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, our conference room is ideal for organisations looking to create memorable and impactful experiences for teams of up to 20 people.

From interactive presentations to strategic workshops, our fully accessible spaces and state-of-the-art technology are designed to support your needs. With flexible room layouts, on-site catering, BBQ and dining facilities and a dedicated team to assist, you’ll experience an effortless, distraction-free environment where your team can focus, collaborate, and innovate – all while supporting one of Australia’s most trusted charities.

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Residential accommodation.

Nestled within the leafy heart of Kew – a mere stone’s throw from the iconic Yarra Trail – our historic site has been the home of Guide Dogs Victoria since 1962.The ideal location for any offsite, team building or development days, events and more; book an exclusive and unforgettable experience for your entire team.

Our residential accommodation or ‘urban village’ space seamlessly blends comfort and accessibility, creating an environment where every sensory need is met with practicality and style. Picture yourself in a haven where the layout is intuitive, navigation is effortless, and every detail is designed with comfort in mind. Our inclusive and welcoming space ensures that all guests can maximise and enjoy their time here, with every feature tailored to enhance mobility and joy.

We have nine rooms available for overnight stays on campus. Seven can be arranged for either single or double occupancy, while the remaining two feature queen beds.

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Our packages

All-inclusive experiential packages to suit your circumstances.

For corporates

Spend two days and one night at our iconic Guide Dogs Victoria Kew Campus. Our corporate guests are invited to take part in a jam-packed and rewarding schedule of experiences.

This opportunity allows our corporate guests and partners to learn more and experience our work first-hand and is ideally suited to organisations with a working knowledge of Guide Dogs Victoria.

For donors

Spend two days and one night at our iconic Guide Dogs Victoria Kew Campus. As an valued donor and guest, you are invited to take part in a jam-packed and rewarding schedule of experiences.

For partners

Spend two days and one night at our iconic Guide Dogs Victoria Kew Campus. Our partners are invited to take part in a jam-packed and rewarding schedule of experiences.

This opportunity allows our partners to learn more and experience our work first-hand and is ideally suited to partners with a working knowledge of Guide Dogs Victoria.

For supporters

Spend two days and one night at our iconic Guide Dogs Victoria Kew Campus. This opportunity allows our supporters, volunteers, community groups, and government agencies to learn more and experience our work first-hand.

Still unsure which package is best suited to your needs or want to explore a custom experience? Fill out our form below and someone from our team will be in contact to assist you.

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Explore our spaces.

Inside one of the residential accomodation rooms. A bred sits in the centre with a wall of windows to the right.

Outside view of Guide Dogs reception.

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