How we engage with the Western Metropolitan Region
We're building lasting partnerships across the Western Metropolitan Region − one of the fastest growing communities in Victoria.
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Werribee Football Club
Deakin partners with Werribee Football Club to enhance coaching through sport science initiatives and create unique learning opportunities for exercise and nutrition sciences students, fostering tertiary aspirations in Wyndham communities.
Wyndham City Council
Deakin's strategic partnership with Wyndham City Council, includes being a founding partner of the Digital Futures Network, bridging Victoria’s digital divide; supporting local artists at the Venice Biennale; and fostering creativity through The Annex, a pop-up arts space.
Hobsons Bay Council
In recognition of the significant number of collaborations between Hobsons Bay City Council and Deakin, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed in 2017 to formalise this strategic partnership, which brings benefits to both organisations.
Western Treatment Plant
We've developed a VR safety app via Deakin’s CADET Lab, improving confined-space hazard management. We also collaborated on Treatment III, an art project highlighting the ecological significance and role of the Western Treatment Plant in Melbourne’s wastewater management.
Western Leisure Services
Our partnership with Western Leisure Services aims to provide innovative training and research opportunities in the sport, leisure, recreation and engineering sectors that promote and enhance tertiary education opportunities for the Wyndham community.
Western Health
We partner with healthcare organisations in the region, including Western Health. Our partnership is built on a shared commitment to improve health and wellbeing in the local metropolitan region.
Host your event at a Deakin campus
Gain access to our spaces and expert event support. We offer a variety of flexible spaces across our Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waterfront, Geelong Waurn Ponds and Warrnambool campuses.
Western Metropolitan Region memberships
Our memberships with local organisations support shared goals for community prosperity and growth.
Committee for Wyndham
Deakin is a proud and active member of the Committee for Wyndham, which brings together business and community organisations to promote Wyndham's social, environmental, economic and cultural wellbeing.
WynBay Local Learning and Employment Network
Deakin is a member of the WynBay Local Learning and Employment Network (LLEN), aligning educational pathways with the local skills needs of the Wyndham and Hobsons Bay region.
Access Deakin’s facilities
Partnering with Deakin gives the community access to our vibrant spaces, including cafes, libraries, galleries, and modern research facilities. Enjoy co-location opportunities and connect with our real-world solutions.
Rankings and footnotes
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Contact us
We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and support our communities. Contact us to learn more about our community engagement initiatives.