Record crowd at Warrnambool disability night out
More than 200 people with disabilities attended the Warrnambool event. It was the largest regional turnout in Victoria.
The Victorian Great Chase is an annual greyhound racing night for people with intellectual and physical disabilities. On Thursday, October 8, more than 200 people attended the Warrnambool event.
The Warrnambool event has been and remains the biggest regional turnout. Attendees catch up with friends from different support groups and table-hop throughout the night.
This year the event gave away about $33,000 in prize money to disability and community groups across Victoria. The night has run for 23 years and has shared over $800,000 in total prize money.
- 200+
- Attendees
- October 8, 2026
- Date
- 23 years
- Years running
- $33,000
- Prize money this year
Why it mattersPeople with disabilities get a dedicated social night and chance to reconnect. Local community groups also get vital funding from the event.
AustraliaWarrnambool and regional Victoria residents with disabilities benefit from this annual community event and the funding it generates for local support groups.
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