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Welcome to the Victorian Homing Association

The Victorian Homing Association (VHA) was the first racing pigeon organisation established in Victoria. It is committed to the welfare, breeding and racing of pigeons and all members are required to comply with the Victorian Code of Practice for Keeping and Racing Pigeons. This Code of Practice is available on the Victorian Racing Pigeon Body (VRPB) website.
The VHA is run by an executive which includes the President, Secretary and Treasurer who act on behalf of the members under its rules and regulations within its constitution.
They hold monthly meetings where both the executives and delegates vote on all financial expenditure, determine the line of flight for future races and any other matters brought to them for consideration.
So, if you are interested in finding out more about the greatest backyard sport in the world or want to become a member, we would love to get you started.?
Please contact the VHA Secretary Steve Brown on 0402 381 490 or alternatively you can email stevebrown9@bigpond.com if you want to make an enquiry.

Latest News

Congratulations to Dr. Colin Walker on being awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2025.

Colin Walker was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 2025 for his 'service to avian veterinary science and to pigeon racing'. He has been racing pigeons since 1969.

Dr. Walker has worked as an avian veterinarian to assist the CCEAD (Consultative Committee of Emergency Animal Disease) to develop an effective PMV Vaccination protocol and with Agribio the diagnostic arm of the DPI to identify a new disease namely rota virus. He has also shared his professional expertise at international conferences, published four books, contributed to journals and research, and held the position of Honorary Veterinarian for the Victorian Homing Association (VHA) for over 30 years and more recently with the Victorian Pigeon Racing Pigeon Body (VRPB).

When interviewed on Australian national television Colin said “I feel honoured, thrilled but a little bit shocked because really what I’ve been doing is just living my life as a veterinarian. So I am a little bit surprised that people think that what I’ve done during that time, warrants this award. I am very grateful.”

VHA Hall of Fame

The delegates at the March 2025 meeting admitted the late John Yates into the VHA Hall of Fame.

John was the winner of 16 VHA Federations including 7 five hundred mile races.

Apart from being a champion flyer. Yatesy was an outstanding ambassador for the VHA and for pigeon racing in general.

John was a fifty years plus member of the VHA

Served on the VHA Liberation Committee for a number of years

Was Plenty Homing Club President , Vice President and delegate.

Served as the Diamond Valley Centre Clock committee for many years

An overall fantastic Clubman and a genuine 'good bloke'.

Vale Bill Mountjoy

It is with sadness that we wish to advise you the passing of former VHA flyer Bill Mountjoy (aged 94 years). Bill is the father of long distance flyer Gary Mountjoy.

Sincere condolences to Gary, the Mountjoy family and friends.

Funeral details please refer- Guyetts Funerals, Warrnambool. 2.00 pm this Wednesday 26th March 2025.

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