Deakin University was established in 1979 as the first university located in regional Victoria. Deakin in Geelong has two campuses at Waurn Ponds, on the western edge of the historic port city of Geelong, and our Waterfront Campus on the foreshore of Corio Bay in the central business district. Today Geelong is Victoria's largest regional centre with a population of more than 220,000.



Deakin University is represented on the Board and Pillars of G21 and The Geelong
Chamber of Commerce.

Deakin University has partnered with the City of Greater Geelong to create 'Vision II' for the city's thriving Waterfront Precinct.

Deakin University is represented on the Board of the Committee for Geelong.

Deakin has partnered with BacLinks to further develop our connections with our local communities.

Deakin is major sponsor of the XIV Australian Masters Games. Geelong 5-12 October 2013

Deakin University is delighted to be furthering its
partnership with the Geelong Cats through the Deakin Cats Community Centre.

Deakin University is represented on the board of the Geelong Chamber of Commerce.
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For further information about Deakin’s community engagement program please contact:
Julie Hope
Community Relations Manager, Geelong
Deakin Waterfront Campus
Phone: +61 3 522 71136
Email: community@deakin.edu.au