About the Show

Running for 35 years, it is the longest running and largest home show in Australasia. The RACV Home Show & Garden Expo showcases everything inside and outside your home, with a particular emphasis on outdoor living.

In 2007 the centre piece will be “Gardens of the World” – an international theme that will run through all features of the Show.

The event offers ‘everything from your front yard to your back fence and everything in between – create your ideal home’

At the Show you will be able to talk to experts about your renovations or home improvement projects, and find out the latest advice, trends and techniques. There’s over thousands of new products and services and you’ll be able to find the one that’s perfect for your project. You’ll be inspired by all the latest designs, in particular the meticulously landscaped, Gardens of the World.

• Show specials - some of the great deals at the show »
• New products - preview some of the recent releases at the show »
• Competitions - Fabulous prizes you could win »
• Special Events - Eight days of the Show will be themed around the influences and culture from a particular country »
• Main stage - DIY, Sustainable Living, decoration tips for the home enthusiast.

Habitat for Humanity at the Show
Habitat for Humanity Australia are excited to be this years community partner for the RACV show. The Habitat for Humanity stand at the show (Stand C02) will display a 1metre x 1metre Lego house and there will be an activity area where for a gold coin donation kids (big and small) can play with some Lego and build their own house.  All donations go towards Habitat for Humanity’s mission of providing housing for families in need.
About Habitat for Humanity and a Partner Family »

Chisholm at the Home Show
A team effort! When Chisholm Institute of TAFE was invited to design and construct the entrance feature for this year’s RACV Home Show and Garden Expo, it was immediately obvious that a team approach was needed.

A group of horticulture teachers from the TAFE leapt into action and developed a design concept for the Show.  Ably aided by staff from the Creative Arts Department, and Marketing, the design group took an initial concept of a Balinese-style garden and prepared the plans and sketches for the display.

These plans will be used by students and staff of the Building & Furniture Department, who will construct the shell or frame for the display.  This frame has to be prefabricated so that it can be transported and finished on site.  This construction will contribute to the assessment of students in their Construction courses. 

Meanwhile, other staff are working with horticulture students, linking their studies in nursery plants and landscape design, to draw up a plant and materials list and to source suppliers. In the days before the Show, horticulture and conservation students will re-construct the entry display, and finish off with plants and other materials.

It is anticipated that as many as 50 students and 10 staff will be involved in the project at some time, providing invaluable experience for all.