OUR MISSION

Protecting water quality in the Werribee River, other local waterways and  wetlands flowing to the coastline and into Port Phillip Bay.

Providing attractive natural places for people to access and enjoy.

Promoting the re-establishment of natural habitat for wildlife in the Werribee River catchment.

Providing educational programs about environmentally sustainable practices, educating a growing and diverse population living in the west of Melbourne.

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.

WHAT WE, AND YOU, CAN DO

WHAT’S ON

All Litter
Meet near corner of Cunningham & Campbell’s Cove Rds.

Campbell’s Cove Clean up

Campbells Cove is home to a long line of beach huts lining the waterfront, located at the end of Cunningham’s

All Education
Picnic Tables at the JD Bellin Reserve, Werribee South

Generations in Gaia: Werribee South

Generations in Gaia is Werribee River Association’s intergenerational group, exploring the plants, animals and waterways of Wyndham through accessible walks

All Regeneration
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Werribee River Park, Cocoroc

Friends of Werribee River Park

Friends of Werribee River Park is a monthly Landcare group that operates on the 3rd Saturday of the month April

All Litter
Meet near corner of Cunningham & Campbell’s Cove Rds.

Campbell’s Cove Clean up

Campbells Cove is home to a long line of beach huts lining the waterfront, located at the end of Cunningham’s

All Education
Picnic Tables at the JD Bellin Reserve, Werribee South

Generations in Gaia: Werribee South

Generations in Gaia is Werribee River Association’s intergenerational group, exploring the plants, animals and waterways of Wyndham through accessible walks

All Regeneration
More Events
Werribee River Park, Cocoroc

Friends of Werribee River Park

Friends of Werribee River Park is a monthly Landcare group that operates on the 3rd Saturday of the month April

All Litter
Meet near corner of Cunningham & Campbell’s Cove Rds.

Campbell’s Cove Clean up

Campbells Cove is home to a long line of beach huts lining the waterfront, located at the end of Cunningham’s

All Education
Picnic Tables at the JD Bellin Reserve, Werribee South

Generations in Gaia: Werribee South

Generations in Gaia is Werribee River Association’s intergenerational group, exploring the plants, animals and waterways of Wyndham through accessible walks

All Litter
Duck Haven Crescent, Tarneit. Meet near the playground off Duck Haven Place.

Clean Up Duck Haven Crescent, Tarneit

Come join the Love Our Street 3029 litter clean-up group on the 3rd Sunday of the month, 10.30am – 12noon,

All Education
Picnic Tables at the JD Bellin Reserve, Werribee South

Generations in Gaia: Werribee South

Generations in Gaia is Werribee River Association’s intergenerational group, exploring the plants, animals and waterways of Wyndham through accessible walks

All Education
Westend Business Hub, Level 1/44 Watton Street Werribee

Launch of the Wyndham Waste Alliance

The Werribee River Association are excited to launch The Wyndham Waste Alliance, an initiative that aims to build the skills,

All Education
Wyndham Park, Werribee

Once Upon a River: Meditation, Poetry and Nature Writing

Join us for a sensory walk and meditation session by the Werribee River, exploring the sounds, sights, plants, and animals

All Regeneration
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Werribee River Park, Cocoroc

Friends of Werribee River Park

Friends of Werribee River Park is a monthly Landcare group that operates on the 3rd Saturday of the month April

All Education

Holiday Program: Habitat Gardening

Join us for this family-friendly event to create an indigenous garden at the community centre. You will learn about grassland

All Citizen Science
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K Road Cliffs, Werribee South

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

All Education
Picnic Tables at the JD Bellin Reserve, Werribee South

Generations in Gaia: Werribee South

Generations in Gaia is Werribee River Association’s intergenerational group, exploring the plants, animals and waterways of Wyndham through accessible walks

All Walk
Parking at Doug Grant Reserve, Queen Street, Altona, VIC 3018

Hobson’s Bay Wetland Walk

A guided walk with local experts over Laverton Creek, through woodlands to the summit of nearby Truganina Park hill. Here

All Education
Wyndham Park, Werribee

Once Upon a River: Meditation, Poetry and Nature Writing

Join us for a sensory walk and meditation session by the Werribee River, exploring the sounds, sights, plants, and animals

All Education
Picnic Tables at the JD Bellin Reserve, Werribee South

Generations in Gaia: Werribee South

Generations in Gaia is Werribee River Association’s intergenerational group, exploring the plants, animals and waterways of Wyndham through accessible walks

All Education
Wyndham Park, Werribee

Once Upon a River: Meditation, Poetry and Nature Writing

Join us for a sensory walk and meditation session by the Werribee River, exploring the sounds, sights, plants, and animals

All Education
Dianella Community Centre, Congo Drive, Tarneit 3029.

Holiday Program: Platypus & Waterbugs Workshop

A science workshop for kids and families, featuring Perri, our taxidermied platypus, and hands-on activities looking at real waterbugs. Find

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