Waste Not. Want Not.

From the source to the sea, the Birrarung is subject to the travesties of human waste, plastics, polystyrene, and animal and agricultural waste. How do we change behaviour, policy and our very social immagination to eliminate pollution from entering our beloved Birrarung? 

Meet with teams of RMIT Masters of Communication Design students to discuss their proposed campaigns to improve awareness and change behaviour to reduce litter and contamination entering the Birrarung and perhaps contribute to our different relation to the Birrarung. What is good for the river is good for us! 

Drop in any time from 1pm to 5pm to chat with the students about their campaigns. Your feedback, ideas & suggestions will be warmly welcomed and will contribute to our work as we seek to make the Yarra, Birrarung River healthy, protected and loved.

This event is hosted by the RMIT University Master of Communication Design.

Getting there: The Greenline Hub is located just near Federation Square at Princes Walk and Koorie Heritage Trust.

Accessibility: This event is wheelchair friendly. Riverfest welcomes everyone—we’re committed to making our events accessible and inclusive for people of all abilities. If you have accessibility needs and require support to attend, please email carolyn.tate@yarrariver.org.au

About Riverfest

This event is part of the 2025 Birrarung Riverfest. Celebrate our river at one of 60+ events being hosted over three weeks from 6-28 September. Whether you enjoy riverside walks, cleanups or paddling adventures, there's something for everyone at Riverfest. Riverfest is presented by the Yarra Riverkeeper Association and our partners Burndap Birrarung burndap umarkoo collaboration and Melbourne Water. Check out the full Riverfest program here.

Acknowledgement of Country

The 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 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.

Our Partners