Event: Catchment Conversations- Healthy Waterways on farms

The morning of presentations will be held at the Peter Thwaites Lecture Theatre, on Alfred Deakin Drive, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds campus. The Waurn Ponds campus address is 75 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds, Victoria. Please park in car park 3 (indicated on the map above), accessed via Nicol Drive South from the main entrance. Please note that a parking permit is required. Purchase a parking permit by downloading the CellOPark mobile app, or create a CellOPark account here CellOPark - Home with a valid debit or credit card, then use your smartphone, computer or call 9111 1799 to start and end a parking permit session. Parking cost is $1.60 per hour or $6.40 per day. You will only be charged for the parking time you use.”

Yes, the morning of presentations in the lecture theatre at Deakin University is fully wheelchair accessible. There are two accessible parking spaces directly out the front of the lecture theatre. Unfortunately, the afternoon field tour is not fully accessible, as it involves moderate walking on uneven terrain.

Please park your car in car park 3 (indicated on the map above) accessed via Nicol Drive South from the main entrance. Please note that a parking permit is required. Parking cost is $6.40 per day. There is a ticket machine located on Nicol Drive South (indicated on the map above). Alternatively, you can purchase a permit by downloading the CellOPark mobile app. You’ll need to create an account before you can park.

Yes, there is a Public Transport Victoria (PTV) bus stop at Deakin University, on Alfred Deakin Drive. The bus stop is about 200m from the lecture theatre. Please use the PTV website or app to plan your journey.

Yes, tea and coffee, morning tea, and lunch will be provided. There is also a café opposite the lecture theatre on campus where you can purchase a barista-made coffee.

Yes, please feel free to attend both morning and afternoon sessions. If you are attending both, please register with both links. Please note the field tour in the afternoon is capped at 50 people.

Please bring suitable footwear for walking a moderate distance over uneven terrain, a hat, sunscreen, and a water bottle, and anything else you may need. We will be getting on the bus at 1:50pm at Deakin University and will return to Deakin University by 5pm. If you are only attending the afternoon field tour, please arrive 15 minutes beforehand to allow time to park your car at CP3 (please see map above). The bus will leave from outside the lecture theatre.

Please do not attend the event if you feel unwell with any cold or flu-like symptoms.

Catchment Conversations- Healthy Waterways on farms