Organising for a Swimmable Birrarung

Swimming in the Birrarung is a sign of a healthy, thriving river that supports people, wildlife and the broader ecosystem.

Join us for an interactive workshop exploring the many roles individuals, organisations and communities can play in creating a swimmable Birrarung.

Across Melbourne, advocacy and action have been underway for decades. Together, we'll explore the many movements contributing to a healthier river, from citizen science and sporting clubs to community campaigns, education and environmental initiatives and discover how these efforts connect as part of a city-wide movement.

You'll leave with a better understanding of the role you or your organisation can play in helping create a healthy, thriving and swimmable Birrarung.

Please note: This event will be held in the Multi-purpose Room.

This event is being generously hosted by Regen Melbourne.

• 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 is held in the Multi-Purpose Room. For accessibility information, transport options and directions to the Community Hub, please click here.

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.