Through strategic collaborations, Deakin engages with key decision-makers and proudly supports local arts, sports and community initiatives. These partnerships enrich our region, create valuable learning opportunities for students and enhance the wellbeing of the Geelong community through education, culture and social engagement.
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Deakin partners with the Geelong Cats through the Deakin Cats Community Centre, offering programs like BioCATS, health education, sports science, internships and joint research. Since 2013, over 140,000 visitors have participated.
Deakin is a partner of the Geelong Arts Centre Theatre Season, supporting performances and student engagement. Costa Hall at our Geelong Waterfront Campus hosts events, helping to foster a vibrant local arts scene.
Deakin partners with The Gordon to offer pathways from TAFE to higher education, enabling diploma students to seamlessly transition into Deakin, expanding educational access in Geelong.
As a partner, Deakin hosts performances at Costa Hall, supports local musicians and provides complimentary tickets to Geelong secondary students, enriching the community's cultural experience.
Deakin sponsors the Elite Women’s Road Race, offering complimentary entries for staff, students and alumni, promoting active participation and supporting community health and wellness.
Deakin partners with Give Where You Live to address social disadvantage in Geelong, focusing on educational and employment opportunities, community wellbeing and supporting vulnerable groups.
Deakin's Geelong Waterfront and Geelong Waurn Ponds campuses offer versatile venues, including tech-enabled spaces, outdoor areas and the English Gothic Deakin Chapel for weddings and memorials.
Over the past 10 years, we have had more than 140,000 visitations to the centre, which shows what a valuable asset the Deakin Cats Community Centre has been for the broader Geelong community.
Will McGregor
Geelong Cats, Head of Community
We work with health services, general practitioners, hospitals, councils and businesses to provide clinical placements, research opportunities and real-world experience for our students. Key partners include Barwon Health, Geelong's primary public health provider and Epworth Geelong, a leading private hospital in Waurn Ponds.
As Geelong’s largest educational provider, we are committed to the region’s development. Our memberships with local organisations support shared goals for community prosperity and growth.
Deakin University is a member of G21, an alliance addressing regional issues across eight focus areas, including education, health and economic development in the Geelong region.
As a corporate member of the Committee for Geelong, we contribute expertise to advance regional economic prosperity, innovation, infrastructure and international business links, supporting Geelong’s growth and community leadership.
Deakin is a corporate partner of the Geelong Chamber of Commerce. We actively engage in events and forums, supporting its mission to foster a vibrant business community among its members.
As an educational, cultural and sporting hub, Deakin's Geelong Waterfront and Geelong Waurn Ponds campuses offer a wide range of facilities and services to the public. Visitors are always welcome at our libraries and our cafes are a great place to meet for a coffee or meal. We also have a gym to workout in, accommodation for short-term stays and lots of different event spaces available to rent.
Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. For more information, visit our University rankings page.
We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and support our communities. Contact us to learn more about our community engagement initiatives.
