About RACV

Each year RACV supports Blue Ribbon Day on 29 September.

Blue Ribbon Day remembers the heroic actions of police who have given their lives in the line of duty and also provides an opportunity to thank the men and women in blue for serving us so well.

For several years, RACV Insurance has been a strong supporter of the Fire Awareness Awards, which promotes preparation as the key to dealing with fire emergencies.

The awards are organised by the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, the Country Fire Authority, the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, and other related organisations.

Each year the Fire Awareness Awards recognise the efforts of individuals, groups and organisations who have developed initiatives to reduce the incidence and impact of fire in the broader Victorian Community, local organisation or in a workplace.

RACV Australia Day Picnic and Federation Vehicle Display is on again in the Kings Domain on Thursday 26 January from 10am to 4pm.

A free event set in the shady and picturesque gardens, the RACV Australia Day Picnic featuring James Morrison and other entertainment on the main stage, roving performers, children’s activities and lots of give-aways.

Some of the activities include; face painting, climbing wall, colouring-in, giant chess, animal farm, singing and drumming workshop

One of the major features of the day is the display of more than 500 vintage, veteran and classic vehicles. There is also the RACV Flyball Competition with more than 80 dogs competing.

There will be food stalls and drink vendors, or you can bring along your own picnic and sit under the trees and enjoy the entertainment.

RACV has been closely involved in the welfare of veterans since World War I, when RACV members met hospital ships at Station Pier to welcome soldiers home and take the wounded to Caulfield Military Hospital. RACV continues the tradition by helping to transport veterans on Anzac Day.

RACV coordinates volunteer transport for diggers unable to walk the distance to the Shrine in the Melbourne Anzac Day march on 25 April each year.

Medically restricted veterans are picked up by volunteers at their homes, driven to the city, then in the march to the Shrine, where special seating and refreshments are provided. Volunteer drivers later transport veterans home.

RACV has a strong program of community support established through our community partnerships, sponsorships and activities. The RACV Staff Volunteer Program is a way we can build on our contribution and provide practical hands-on support to the community.

The volunteer program provides RACV staff with a paid day each calendar year to volunteer with one of our community partners or the RACV Community Foundation.

Each year, RACV staff volunteers participate in a diverse range of activities. Examples include school planting days with Greening Australia, revegetation work at Healesville Sanctuary, Starlight Escapes at RACV Resorts, Cancer Council fundraising activities, support for Independence Australia's visual arts program and the Kids at the Arts Centre program, as well as the annual RACV Community Foundation Golf day. 

These are just some of the activities carried out by our dedicated staff.

RACV Big Brekkie, which will be held at the Alexandra Gardens (8-10am) also on Thursday 26 January. This multi-cultural breakfast encourages people to join together to sample foods from different cultures and celebrate our national day. Entry is free with a gold coin donation for breakfast.

Contribute your favourite recipe on the recipe wall in the gardens on Australia Day or via the Australia Day website to win an iPad 2.