Join the Regeneration

Discover how regenerative thinking can inspire positive change in your everyday life, at school, in business and at work.

Join thought leaders for a unique paddle on the Birrarung, where meaningful conversations unfold in collaboration with the river itself.

Through shared experiences and practical discussions, explore new ways to build connection, overcome barriers and find greater flow in your personal and professional life.

This Communiversity experience invites you to slow down, connect with others and the Birrarung, and leave with practical ideas you can take home and put into action.

Feel good. Connect. Create. Join us on the Birrarung.

• Most Riverfest events are free, and many have limited places with long waitlists. Please only book if you're confident you can attend, so others don't miss out. Bookings are limited to 2 tickets for smaller events and 4 tickets for larger events.
  

• Can't make it? Please cancel your ticket by opening your Humanitix confirmation email and selecting 'Manage Order'. Your place will then be released to someone on the waitlist. If you need assistance, contact us by email: riverfest@yarrariver.org.au
  

• Events will proceed unless severe weather or other unforeseen circumstances require a change. If this happens, registered participants will be notified by email.

This event involves paddling on the Birrarung. If you're interested in participating, our Communiversity team will support safe entry into the water and do their best to accommodate participants where possible.

We welcome people of all abilities. If you have any accessibility requirements or need assistance to participate, please contact us before the event so we can discuss how we can support your attendance.

Celebrate the Yarra, Birrarung at one of 70+ events hosted over three weeks from 27 September to 18 October. Whether you enjoy riverside walks, cleanups, creative workshops, wildlife spotting or paddling adventures, there's something for everyone at Riverfest. Riverfest is presented by Yarra Riverkeeper Association with thanks to our partners Burndap Birrarung burndap umarkoo collaboration and Water4Good. Check out the full Riverfest program here.

Yarra Riverkeeper Association acknowledges that the lands and waterways of the Yarra, Birrarung catchment, are the unceded territories of the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung and Bunurong Boonwurrung peoples. We pay respect to Traditional Owners, who have, and continue, to care for Country. We acknowledge that the river now called Yarra has always been known as the Birrarung by its custodians.