Established in the late 1970’s, the Warrnambool Campus is located in a vibrant, regional city with an on-campus population of around 1200. The campus is set on the banks of the Hopkins River, close to local surf beaches and popular tourist attractions, with all the facilities of a regional centre, in a rapidly developing region known as The Great South Coast.

Deakin University has a strong partnership with the Warrnambool City Council, covering areas including the Arts, Commerce and Environmental Sustainability.

Deakin is a member of Horizon 21 a not-for-profit, cross sector industry group focussed on innovation towards sustainable solutions for industry.

Deakin is the proud major sponsor of the
Lighthouse Theatre 2013 Lights Up TheatreSeason.

Deakin University is represented on the Pillars of the Great South Coast Group.

Deakin University has partnered with South West Primary Care Partnership (SWPCP) with the aim of addressing local health work-force issues in the south-west.

Deakin University is the proud Principal Sponsor of the Hamilton Performing Arts Centre 2013 Theatre Season.

Deakin University's MOU with Committee for Portland forges closer links with the Portland community and improves pathways for local residents to pursue tertiary education.

Deakin University and the Warrnambool Art Gallery have joined forces and signed and MOU to promote cultural and social opportunities throughout the south-west district.

Warrnambool East Primary School’s Inspiring Young Scientists partnership with Deakin University was established to improve student academic achievement and engagement by establishing an innovative science program.
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For further information about Deakin’s community engagement program, please contact Geraldine Moloney
+61 3 556 33107 or email geraldine.moloney@deakin.edu.au