Australian Rat Fanciers Society
(AusRFS Victoria)
An organisation dedicated to the
welfare and promotion of pet rats.
Founded in 1996 ... for the love of rats!
Events 2023
Full details for each event are posted here & on our Facebook page prior to each event.
Club members are sent additional information via email.
Please see the notes at the bottom of this page for an explanation of the types of events and who can attend.
Next Event
AUSRFS AGM
26th February.
Email with full details sent to members
Calendar of Events 2023
Sun 26th Feb AusRFS Annual General Meeting, Elsternwick. (Members Meeting)
Sat 11th March Red Hill Show, Red Hill
(AusRFS Display & Open Championship Show at Public Event)
Sun 3rd December AusRFS Christmas Party, Eltham (Members Social Day)
Types of Events
Members Event
Only AusRFS members and invited guests may attend.
Public Display
AusRFS display at an externally run public event (pet expo, community festival etc)
The display is manned by AusRFS members and their rats. The aim is to introduce our rats to the general public and provide information about pet rats and their care. Some merchandise is offered for sale. Look out for the AusRFS marquees/signs and come say hello!
Members Show
Only rats owned by AusRFS members may be entered.
Open Show
A show held at a public display. All pet rat owners are welcome to enter their rats for judging, but need to contact the AusRFS prior to the show for an entry form/details.
Non-Members attend as our guests, under the same rules and conditions as club members.