Kennedy Community Centre

The Kennedy Community Centre

We have officially made the move to our new home in Dingley, the Kennedy Community Centre. This world-class facility will be a game-changer for our football club, with equal elite facilities for our AFL and AFLW programs, whilst serving as a home for the entire Hawthorn family, including past players, members, fans and the wider community.

📍 94 Tootal Rd, Dingley Village VIC 3172

The Hawthorn Football Club welcomes you to our new facility.

Getting to KCC - Parking & Public Transport

Getting to the Kennedy Community Centre

94 Tootal Rd, Dingley Village VIC 3172

There are a variety of different options available for anyone who is travelling to the Hawks' home in Dingley Village.

Public Transport

🟤 Take the Pakenham or Cranbourne line train to Springvale Station.

🟡 Catch the Route 811 bus (Dandenong - Brighton via Springvale) from the station.

🟤 Disembark along Tootal Road / McClure Road, which drops you near the entrance to the Kennedy Community Centre.

Alternative Bus Routes: Route 811 also runs through Mentone, Springvale, and Dandenong, connecting with Mentone Station (Frankston Line) and Dandenong Station.

To plan your journey visit ptv.vic.gov.au/journey.

By Car

For AFLW matches, on-site parking fills quickly. Event staff manage entry and overflow parking areas, but using public transport or rideshare may be more convenient for big fixtures.

Need a ride to the game? Use DiDi, proud partner of the Hawks.

On non-event days, on site parking is available, in the car park closest to the Community Pavilion.

Find out more about what's on in Dingley Village here, the suburb that is home to the Hawks.

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Hawks open Kennedy Community Centre

Hawthorn Football Club has officially opened its new home, the Kennedy Community Centre.

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Make Your Mark at the Kennedy Community Centre

The brown and gold family has the opportunity to make a mark by adding their name to a seat in the AFLW & Community Pavilion.

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Kennedy Community Centre: FAQs on the club's move

Hawthorn has started the process of moving from Bunjil Bagora, Waverley Park to its new home in Dingley, the Kennedy Community Centre.

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KCC | July/August 2025 Update

All the latest on the construction of the club's new home at the Kennedy Community Centre.

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What does the Kennedy Community Centre include?

The Kennedy Community Centre has finalised Stage 1, incorporating an elite training & administration facility, including indoor training field, MCG-sized oval, and an AFLW Oval/Community Pavilion with grandstand seating.

This facility provides our players & staff with one of the best sporting facilities in the country and revolutionises our standing as a destination club for both our AFL and AFLW programs.

The club is now facilitating important work regarding future stages as part of the our approved master plan for the 28-hectare site. The objective of this subsequent stage is to further enhance the activation and accessibility of the Kennedy Community Centre to a broad range of sporting and community groups to support tangible wellbeing and participation outcomes in the future.
What are the benefits of the project to the Club and the Community?

This transformational facility will provide a long-term home for all at Hawthorn and help safeguard the club’s future. One for all, and all for one – our club is committed to ensuring the Kennedy Community Centre is a home that makes the whole Hawthorn family proud. Our vision is to not only create an elite environment for our players and staff but also a home and benchmark facilities for our past players, members, fans, and local community.
When can I visit the Kennedy Community Centre?

The Kennedy Community Centre is now open to the public. Visiting hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.
Where can I find more information to support the project?

For any project related queries regarding the Kennedy Community Centre, please contact kcc@hawthornfc.com.au. For further information regarding how you can support the Club’s fundraising campaign please visit Hawthorn Football Club Foundation or email foundation@hawthornfc.com.au.

The Kennedy Community Centre

Getting to the Kennedy Community Centre

KCC News

Hawks open Kennedy Community Centre

Make Your Mark at the Kennedy Community Centre