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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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