* OZ Rabbit Clubs *
Contact, or join a rabbit club in your area! Not only do clubs offer the opportunity to show and display rabbits but are happy to provide helpful information. General public are welcome to visit shows and see in the one venue lots of pedigree rabbits in an amazing variety of colours, shapes and sizes.
* office bearers * assistance with keeping your club's contact details up to date would be much appreciated!
* Australian Capital Territory *
Canberra Rabbit Club Inc
We are a very enthusiastic and friendly group and welcome anyone who has an interest in rabbits. Please feel free to contact one of our members if you would like to join our club, participate in one of our shows or simply need to further your knowledge about pet rabbits. You can also visit our shows and see displayed a good representation of the variety of pedigree rabbits available in the Canberra region at the one venue.
President: Nikki White ph (02) 6161 2811 reguli@netspeed.com.au
Vice President & Show Secretary: Sue Sowden ph (02) 6258 2218 sowden6@netspeed.com.au
Secretary: Christine Carter ph (02) 6231 5862 ccarter@netspeed.com.au
Postal address: 20 Embling St, Wanniassa, Canberra, 2903
Rabbit rescuer: Sue Greaves ph (02) 6231 7992 daintystud@hotmail.com
2008 SHOW DATES
March 9
th,
May 4
th (in conjunction with NSW Cavy Club),
July 13
th, September 14
th,
November 9
th (in conjunction with NSW Cavy Club)
CRC Documents
About Canberra Rabbit Club - Click Here
Pet Rabbit Info Sheet - Click Here
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* New South Wales *
Rabbit Fanciers Society of New South Wales Inc
The Rabbit Fanciers are a very family orientated club. We enthusiastically support the 'Property/Pet classes' at our shows with everything from 'Fastest eater' to 'Fancy dress'-in this one you will surely behold some amazing costumes! 'Handling' is another class that is all in good fun and helpful, as the judge will take time to show everyone how to correctly handle their rabbit. All winners receive trophies and second and third placings receive certificates. We also have a very large and competitive breed class where you are able to see many different breeds and colour varieties. We judge mainly to the BRC standard and present encouragement awards to 'Breeds in development'.
President: Irene King ph (02) 96147071 rabbit_fancier@yahoo.com.au
Secretary: Maria Catacouzinos ph 0488294397 bunnie_beauties_maria@hotmail.com
Postal address:
22 Yattenden Cr, Baulkham Hills, NSW 2153
2008 SHOW DATES
March 16
th, April 20 th, June 1 st,
July 6
th, August 31st,
October 12
th,
November 16
th
Rabbit Exhibitors and Breeders Society
REBS was established in 1997 to help promote both show and pet rabbits on the central coast of NSW. We hold shows regularly, members receive quarterly newsletters and we are available to advise and encourage new owners and breeders.
President: Debbie Sletten ph (02) 4973 5979 dsletten@bigpond.net.au
Secretary: Allan Harvey ph (02) 93193116 beanpoles2003@yahoo.com.au
Show Secretary /contact person: Mary Laurie ph (02) 9630 3176 rebs.entries@bigpond.com
Postal address: 178 Abercrombie St , Chippendale, NSW 2008
REBS Documents
Membership and Renewal Forms - Click Here
To open membership files you will need to download Adobe Acrobat Reader Available Here (it's free)
2008 SHOW DATES
March 1 st , April 13 th , June 22 nd , July 27 th , August 17 th , September 20 th & 21 st – Nationals Show , November 23 rd
NSW Rabbit Association Inc
Considering rabbit clubs were non-existent in Newcastle and surrounding areas in April 1988 a small band of enthusiasts decided to form the New South Wales Rabbit Association. Our aims are to foster the breeding and showing of pure bred rabbits under the BRC rules to which we are affiliated with. We provide advice about caring and showing of rabbits and members receive bi-monthly newsletters. The club holds displays at shopping centres and visits nursing homes as part of pet therapy. Shows are held every month at Argenton and these are always advertised to attract public interest. The club is friendly and welcomes anyone that comes along to our shows.
Secretary: Cheryl Davidson ph (02) 4943 6091 or 0402 763 568 comettail_2001@hotmail.com
Postal address: 18 Plane St, Gateshead, NSW 2290
2008 SHOW DATES
9 th March, 25 th May, 15 th June, 20 th July, 24 th August, 7 th September, 19 th October, 16 th November
Rabbit Breeders Association of NSW Inc
Rabbit Breeders Association of NSW Inc. is a non-profit association that encourages the keeping and exhibition of pet and pedigree rabbits. Our primary objective is to educate the general public about responsible rabbit ownership. For example housing feeding and breeding practices along with the fun of being involved with showing rabbits as a hobby.
President: Shawn Broadhead, mobile 0405 688113 shawn_at_toybox@yahoo.com.au
Secretary: Leonie Kelly fax/phone (02) 9820 2516, Mobile 0425 296 427 leoniekelly2@bigpond.com
Rabbit rescuers: Leonie Kelly and Shawn Broadhead
Postal address: PO Box 65, Minto, NSW 2566
2008 SHOW DATES
3 rd February, 2 nd March, 31st March & 1st April ( Royal Sydney Show), 18 th May (Koi Show), 1st June, 13
th
July
3 rd August, 14 th September, 5 th October, 2nd November, 7th December
* South Australia *
South Australian Rabbit Association Inc
The South Australian Rabbit Association was formed on the 9th of June 1999. Our main objectives are to promote pedigree breeds, pet rabbits and responsible ownership for the purpose of showing, displays and educational use. We assist and support our members in all aspects of showing and breeding as well as offer general help and information on the keeping of pet rabbits. The Association holds shows, seminars, social gatherings, and also informative rabbit meetings. The meetings (held on the fourth Wednesday of every month) include guest speakers, trading table, supper facilities plus much more. Attending meetings is the best way to keep up with the latest information on rabbits.
President: Sally Turner ph (08) 8369 2970 or 0417804960 smturner36@yahoo.com.au
Secretary: Michelle Gladwin Ph (08) 8369 2970 pintoponies2002@yahoo.com.au
Treasurer: Trevor Turner Ph (08) 8369 2970 tdturner@bigpond.com
Postal address: PO Box 730, Prospect East, Adelaide 5082
SARA Documents
Please note that you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open these files - Available Here
2008 SHOW DATES
April 27 th, May 5 th – rabbit show jumping, June 29 th, August 3 rd – rabbit show jumping, September 6 th & 7 th – Royal Adelaide Show, October 26 th, November 23 rd – rabbit show jumping
The South Australian Rabbit Fanciers Society Inc
Everybunny welcome! Newly incorporated in April 2006, The SA Rabbit Fanciers Society Inc. aims to promote all aspects of our hobby in a friendly, family atmosphere. Our fancy is meant to be enjoyable, so we hope to keep our shows and displays fairly informal, yet encouraging competitive exhibition in a friendly way. Our young members are the future of the fancy, and must be encouraged. Based in the northern suburbs, we have operated informally for four years - exhibiting at Ag Shows, shop displays and attending local fetes. The committee come from all fields of rabbit keeping, and can redirect both members and the general public to appropriate information sources.
On the serious side we aim to:
Promote responsible breeding, exhibition and promotion of purebred domestic rabbits. Promote and assist in the continued schooling of aspiring judges and breeders under British Rabbit Council guidelines. E ducate the public and government (both local and national) as to issues affecting its members and non member breeders such as calicivirus and myxomatosis releases, disease control via vaccination and prevention, importing/exporting of stock, general animal welfare. Promote all aspects of keeping of rabbits, the rabbit fancy, industry and hobby as a whole, via education, exhibition, and participation and promotion of the rabbit fancy in the community
President: Anthea McRostie ph 0402297951
Vice President/Secretary: Genevieve Hughes ph 0402993315 nemesis_rabbits@hotmail.com
Club liaison/enquiries: Sue Darcy ph (08) 82841317 suedarcy@optusnet.com.au
Postal Address: P.O. Box 457 Willaston, SA 5118
Rabbit re-homing: nemesis_rabbits@hotmail.com (free service - no profit is made from re-homed rabbits)
or ph (08) 82841317
2008 SHOW DATES
April 12 th, May 17 th, June 28 th, August 2 nd, August 30 th – Gawler Agriculture Show, October 11 th – Southern Districts Agriculture Show, October 17 th, December 6 th
* Victoria *
Rabbit Breeders Association of Victoria
Several years ago the club was created to give Victorian rabbit fanciers an alternative to the TVRAI. Our memberships are steadily growing and we are a friendly group who welcome all.
Secretary: Jenny Porritt ph (03) 9747 8517 jennypo@optusnet.com.au
Postal address: PO Box 968, Melton 3337
National Netherland Dwarf Club
Our first AGM was held in April 1985 to promote and encourage the showing and breeding of Netherland Dwarf rabbits. The specialist club was established to cater for fanciers who have a committed and common interest in the 'gem of the fancy' breed.
Secretary: John Porritt ph (03) 9747 8517 jennypo@optusnet.com.au
Postal address: PO Box 968, Melton 3337
The Victorian Rabbit Association Inc
Secretary: Vija Hone ph (03) 5629 9549: narview@dodo.com.au
Postal address: Proctor Rd , Longwarry, Vic 3816
2008 SHOW DATES
May 4 th, August 16 th, September 28 th - Royal Melbourne Show
Gipsland Rabbit Club
Secretary: Vija Hone ph (03) 5629 9549 : narview@dodo.com.au
Postal address: Proctor Rd , Longwarry, Vic 3816
2008 SHOW DATES
April 20 th, May 18 th, June 15 th, July 20 th, October 19 th
South Eastern Rabbit Club
Contact person: Vija Hone ph (03) 5629 9549 narview@dodo.com.au
Postal address: Proctor Rd , Longwarry, Vic 3816
2008 SHOW DATES
April 6 th, June 1 st, July 6 th, August 3 rd, September 7 th, November 9 th – Dandenong Agriculture Show
The Australian Lop Circle
Secretary: John Porritt ph (03) 9747 8517 jennypo@optusnet.com.au
Postal address: PO Box 968, Melton 3337
National Rex Club
Secretary: Stephanie McLintock ph ( 03) 5428 5224468 metrorabbit@hotmail.com
Postal address: Websters Rd, Clarkefield, Vic 3430
* Western Australia *
West Australian Rabbit Council Inc
The WARCI was established in 1986 and is the rabbit fancy governing body of Western Australia. Affiliated to us is The Hills Rabbit Club. We offer advice on responsible rabbit keeping as well as provide a handy information kit. We welcome new members-enthusiast breed exhibitors and pet owners alike. Monthly shows are held from March to December.
Secretary: Jenny Buckingham ph (08) 9291 8559 jabuck@iinet.net.au
Contact person: Adrienne Hawkes ph (08) 9446 2278
Postal address: 49 Falls Rd, Lesmurdie, Perth, WA 6076
2008 SHOW DATES
(WARCI & Hills Rabbit Club) March 30 th, April 27 th, May 25 th, June 15 th, July 6 th, August 24 th, October 12 th, 13 th & 14 th September – WARCI Adult & Young Stock Show, November 8 th & 9 th – WARCI Adult & Young Stock Show, December 6 th – Osborne Park Agricultural Show
The Hills Rabbit Club
Secretary: Michael Dean ph (08) 93447313 mjcrdean@bigpond.net.au
Contact person: Adrienne Hawkes ph (08) 9446 2278
Postal address: 98 Walderton Avenue, Balga, West Australia 6061
2008 SHOW DATES
(WARCI & Hills Rabbit Club) March 30 th ; April 27 th ; May 25 th ; June 15 th ; July 6 th ; August 24 th ; October 12 th
OzWest Rabbit Club
First established in the late 1980's with the objective to advance the improvement and development of recognised breeds in accordance with BRC guidelines. Our club offers the opportunity for showing rabbits and promotes the keeping of rabbits as companions and addressing any health and husbandry concerns that arise.
President: Fred Turner ph (08) 9279 8846 starturn@bigpond.com
Vice President: Kevin Etherton ph (08) 95246929 kevin.etherton@iinet.net.au
Secretary: Rosemary Shackles ph (08) 9454 4572 rashackles@optusnet.com.au
Postal address: 440 Kalamunda Rd, High Wycombe, West Australia 6057
Rabbit rescuers: Jan & Verity Mc Donald ph (08) 9295 2253
* Tasmania *
Rabbit Breeders Association of Tasmania Inc
At the moment the Tassy club is non operational.
In the meantime however, local rabbit fanciers may register their keen interest in re building the club to:
Sue Ramsley ph (03) 6260 4325 sr_60@hotmail.com
