Melbourne community partnerships

How we engage with our Melbourne community

Through strategic collaborations, Deakin engages with key decision-makers and proudly supports Melbourne's local arts, sports and community initiatives.

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National Gallery of Victoria

We’re proud to be the university partner of National Gallery of Victoria (NGV). As a major partner, Deakin supports three NGV Australia exhibitions annually, including Top Arts, which showcases VCE art students’ work. The partnership offers work-integrated learning opportunities for Deakin students and provides Deakin alumni, students and staff with membership and store discounts.

NGV for teachers and students

Health partnerships

Deakin partners with Melbourne’s leading health organisations, including Monash Health, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Western Health. These collaborations enable impactful research, clinical placements and innovative healthcare solutions, driving advancements that benefit students, staff and the wider Victorian community.

Committee for Economic Development of Australia

Deakin is a trustee of the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA), which provides thought leadership on Australia’s economic and social issues. As a trustee, Deakin gains networking opportunities, contributes to research and policy discussions, and offers our vision to advance economic development through forums that foster debate and critical perspectives.

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Whitehorse Business Group

Deakin is an active member of the Whitehorse Business Group (WBG), supporting local business development. We engage through board representation, judging panels and guest speaking. Our membership connects staff and students with professionals, offering internships, workshops and collaborations. Deakin also supports Whitehorse City Council’s Festival Season and Business Week.

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Melbourne Vixens

Deakin is the official education partner of Melbourne Vixens, Netball Victoria, the Netball Victoria Schools Championship, and their schools and youth development programs, proudly supporting Australia's leading women's sport and fostering young talent.

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Melbourne Boomers

For over 10 years, Deakin was the naming partner of the Deakin Melbourne Boomers. During that time, the Deakin community proudly supported this powerful women’s National Basketball League team.

Host your event at Deakin’s Melbourne Burwood Campus

Deakin's Melbourne Burwood Campus has a variety of multipurpose spaces available for hire. Whether you're hosting a business meeting, celebratory event, public seminar, conference or training session, there are spaces to suit every need.

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Access Deakin’s facilities

As an educational, cultural and sporting hub, Deakin's Melbourne Burwood Campus offers a wide range of facilities and services to the public. We encourage visitors from the wider community to dine in our cafes and restaurants, use and join our library, appreciate our art and sculpture collections, workout in our gym or hold an event in one of our many great function spaces.

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Deakin University Art Gallery public programs

The Deakin University Art Gallery celebrates creativity through dynamic exhibitions, public programs and educational initiatives. It fosters community connections, supports local artists and inspires through diverse artistic expressions.

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