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

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Riverbed Historical Park

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

All Litter
Point Cook Community Learning Centre, 1/21 Cheetham Street Point Cook

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

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Meet at the corner of Diggers and Beach Rd, Werribee South

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

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Point Cook Community Learning Centre, 1/21 Cheetham Street Point Cook

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

Litter Volunteer
Trailhead Federation Trail, near Concorde Crescent, Werribee

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

All Litter
Meet at the corner of Diggers and Beach Rd, Werribee South

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

All Litter
Point Cook Community Learning Centre, 1/21 Cheetham Street Point Cook

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

Litter Volunteer
Trailhead Federation Trail, near Concorde Crescent, Werribee

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

All Litter
Meet at the corner of Diggers and Beach Rd, Werribee South

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

All Education
Talliver Terrace Park, Truganina

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

All Citizen Science
K Road Cliffs, Werribee South

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

All Regeneration
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Cocoroc

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

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K Road Cliffs

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 Citizen Science
K Road Cliffs, Werribee South

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

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Wyndham Park (via Wedge and Watton Sts, Werribee)

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

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Talliver Terrace Park, Truganina

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

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Wedge St Piazza, Watton St, Werribee

Naturehood Walk: Bisaya edition

Bisaya ka? Join us for a bilingual guided walk by the Werribee River! Nature is a kind of language –

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Talliver Terrace Park, Truganina

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

All Kids
153 Saltwater Promenade, Point Cook VIC 3030, Australia

Nature Play at Saltwater

Join us at Saltwater Community Centre for nature play this autumn school holiday. We will be crafting crowns, masks and

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Saltwater Community Centre, 153 Saltwater Promenade Point Cook VIC 3030

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

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