OUR MISSION
Protecting water quality
Protecting water quality in the Werribee River, other local waterways and wetlands flowing to the coastline and into Port Phillip Bay.
Attractive natural places
Providing attractive natural places for people to access and enjoy.
Regenerate natural habitat
Educate
Providing educational programs about environmentally sustainable practices, educating a growing and diverse population living in the west of Melbourne.
Connection
Providing events and guided walks that promote a deep connection to country and community.

The River Catchment
Stretching 110km from the Wombat State Forest to Port Philip Bay, The Wirribi Yaluk/Werribee River is home to the platypus, the mighty River Red Gum and the endemic Werribee Blue Box.
There are a number of streams, creeks and wetlands completing the Werribee Catchment, such as smaller streams which flow from Pyke’s Creek Reservoir and join the river near Ballan. The Lerderderg River and smaller streams join the Werribee at Bacchus Marsh, Toolern Creek joins in the Melton area, and Davis Creek in Tarneit.
Separate streams like the Little River flowing from the Brisbane Ranges, Lollypop Creek in Wyndham Vale forming Black Swamp in Harpley, Skeleton Creek in Point Cook and the beautiful Kororoit Creek flow down to Port Phillip Bay.
These waterways are a place of solace and peace for the local community, a slice of nature within an expanding urban growth corridor. The health of these waterways and natural settings are, however, impacted by the growing population. There is chemical runoff from roads and farms, and significant litter pollution entering the waterways. Not only does this affect the health of the flora and fauna that rely upon the river ecosystem for their survival, but it also affects human health and wellbeing.
- Read our latest reports on water quality and see real-time data from our water sensors here
- Explore the Werribee River from home through a soundwalk (below)
WHAT WE, AND YOU, CAN DO

Litter
Join one (or all) of our 5 Wyndham based litter clean-up groups

Education
Find out about the workshops, presentations and print-out resources we provide for schools, kindergartens, community centres/groups, and festivals and special events

Regeneration
Join our regular regeneration programs that promote the re-establishment of natural habitat for wildlife

Citizen Science
Take part in our monthly Water Watchers water quality testing, or join us one evening looking for frogs in our local wetlands!

Advocacy
Read our latest reports, real-time water quality data and submissions

Know your river
Find out about your local waterways and wetlands through our Werribee River guide
WHAT’S ON
Paddle Day on the Werribee River
Come for a try, or just come and explore the river – our Werribee River team will be there to
Clean Up Point Cook
Our newest addition to our Wyndham-based litter groups, Love Our Street 3030 Point Cook meets on the 4th Saturday of
Special Clean up the Lower Werribee River
Calling kayakers and intrepid walkers to help up clean a hard to reach area of the lower Werribee River. After
Clean Up Point Cook
Our newest addition to our Wyndham-based litter groups, Love Our Street 3030 Point Cook meets on the 4th Saturday of
Love Your Werribee River Clean Up
Join Love Our Street 3030 – Werribee, a monthly rubbish clean-up group that meets on the 4th Sunday of the
Special Clean up the Lower Werribee River
Calling kayakers and intrepid walkers to help up clean a hard to reach area of the lower Werribee River. After
Clean Up Point Cook
Our newest addition to our Wyndham-based litter groups, Love Our Street 3030 Point Cook meets on the 4th Saturday of
Love Your Werribee River Clean Up
Join Love Our Street 3030 – Werribee, a monthly rubbish clean-up group that meets on the 4th Sunday of the
Special Clean up the Lower Werribee River
Calling kayakers and intrepid walkers to help up clean a hard to reach area of the lower Werribee River. After
Generations in Gaia: Skeleton Creek, Truganina
Generations in Gaia is Werribee River Association’s intergenerational group, exploring the plants, animals and waterways of Wyndham through accessible walks
Save Our Soils Water Watch (April)
As part of our Save Our Soils project, we are running monthly water quality testing in Werribee South. Join us
Friends of Werribee River Park
Friends of Werribee River Park is a monthly Landcare group that operates April to September, and undertakes activities such as
Save Our Soils Water Watch
As part of our Save Our Soils project, we are running monthly water quality testing in Werribee South. Join us
Save Our Soils Water Watch (April)
As part of our Save Our Soils project, we are running monthly water quality testing in Werribee South. Join us
Get to know your Naturehood: Wyndham Park
Recently moved to Wyndham and keen to get a sense of the landscape? Looking for a walking group with a
Generations in Gaia: Skeleton Creek, Truganina
Generations in Gaia is Werribee River Association’s intergenerational group, exploring the plants, animals and waterways of Wyndham through accessible walks
Naturehood Walk: Bisaya edition
Bisaya ka? Join us for a bilingual guided walk by the Werribee River! Nature is a kind of language –
Generations in Gaia: Skeleton Creek, Truganina
Generations in Gaia is Werribee River Association’s intergenerational group, exploring the plants, animals and waterways of Wyndham through accessible walks
Nature Play at Saltwater
Join us at Saltwater Community Centre for nature play this autumn school holiday. We will be crafting crowns, masks and
Origami at Saltwater
Let’s make river creatures through the Japanese art of paper-folding. We will demonstrate how to create a frog, fish and