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Close X2 July 2025
Barwon Coast secures funding for beach access upgrades
Barwon Coast is pleased to announce it has received funding through the Victorian Government’s 2024–25 Coastal Public Access and Risk Grants Program.
1 July 2025
Barwon Coast to manage Black Rock foreshore reserve
Barwon Coast has formally taken on management of the Black Rock foreshore Crown land reserve, following approval from the Victorian Minister for Environment.
29 June 2025
Breamlea Caravan Park playground upgrade
Barwon Coast is excited to announce the planned upgrade of the Breamlea Caravan Park playground, part of our commitment to improving visitor experiences at our parks.
25 June 2025
Construction nearing completion on Changing Places facility
The construction of the Changing Places facility at Ocean Grove Main Beach is almost complete, with only minor works remaining.
20 June 2025
Hooded Plover Nesting Update
We currently have one active hooded plover nest that is expected to hatch in the coming weeks...
There are many ways to help care for the coast as a volunteer. Barwon Coast works closely with a number of active and passionate local community groups who are always looking for new members to join them.
Some of their activities include planting native species, removing environmental weeds, running environmental education events, protecting threatened species, and water monitoring.
If you’re keen to find out more or get involved, get in touch with one of these friendly groups.
Breamlea Coastcare
Breamlea Coastcare is a small, active, group that formed over 30 years ago to care for and protect their local coastal and saltmarsh environments. The group operates under Coastcare Victoria, which is delivered by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA).
Breamlea Coastcare welcomes new members to volunteer with them, working in partnership with land managers including Barwon Coast, Parks Victoria and the City of Greater Geelong. Volunteers meet three Mondays each month at 2pm, and on the third Sunday at 10am, focusing on weed removal and habitat restoration within the Breamlea Flora and Fauna Reserve, coastal dunes and Moonah Woodland.
Contact Breamlea Coastcare at [email protected].
EstuaryWatch
(Barwon River)EstuaryWatch is a state-wide volunteer program dedicated to investigating and monitoring estuarine and freshwater ecosystems. Running for over 30 years, the program engages communities, gathers valuable data, and promotes the sustainable management of these vital waterways.
Anyone is welcome to join the Barwon EstuaryWatch group who are supported by the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority. You don’t need any special skills, just an interest in the Barwon estuary and a willingness to learn how to be a citizen scientist. Local volunteers enjoy meeting once a month to collect data at points along the river in Barwon Heads.
Ocean Grove Coastcare
Ocean Grove Coastcare was established in 2010 by five enthusiastic young women who were driven to protect the natural values of the Ocean Grove coastal environment. The group operates under Coastcare Victoria, which is delivered by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA).
Ocean Grove Coastcare volunteers run a range of community activities throughout the year, such as tree planting days, Clean Up Australia Day events, film nights, guest speakers, and weed removal – including their ‘Weekly Weeders’ who come together after 12pm between April and November (at Buckley Park).
Contact Ocean Grove Coastcare at [email protected].
Friends of the Bluff
Friends of the Bluff formed in 1994 with the mission to educate and engage local residents and visitors to help protect the natural and cultural values of the Barwon Heads area.
The group has achieved a lot in their 30-plus years, including a significant amount of weed removal and habitat restoration on the Barwon Bluff, campaigning to establish the Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary (est. 2002), developing education resources including a comprehensive website and field guides, and running popular guided activities.
Friends of the Bluff were an award finalist in the 2024 Victorian Marine and Coastal Awards, recognising their outstanding achievements in inspiring community engagement and education.
Contact Friends of the Bluff at [email protected].
Friends of the Hooded Plover Bellarine
Friends of the Hooded Plover Bellarine volunteers are passionate about protecting the threatened Hooded Plover. Only 11 adult pairs of these birds remain on the coast from Point Lonsdale to Breamlea. The group operates under BirdLife Australia’s Beach-nesting Birds Program that provides training, equipment and support.
Volunteers are most active during the breeding season, which typically runs from August to April. They work together with Barwon Coast and other land managers to monitor the occurrence of adult birds, nesting activities and new hatchings, and provide education to beachgoers and locals to help give Hoodies the best chance of raising chicks while are beaches are at their busiest. New volunteers are always welcome.
Friends of the Lobster Pot
Friends of the Lobster Pot volunteers are passionate about sharing knowledge about the diverse natural environments and heritage of Barwon Heads and surrounds. The group worked in partnership with Barwon Coast to convert a local, historic building, ‘The Lobster Pot’, into a place where people of all ages can discover the wonders of our local marine life, plants, animals, history, geology and shipwrecks.
Volunteers open the Barwon Coast Discovery Centre
Contact Friends of the Lobster Pot at [email protected].
This is Wadawurrung Country. We acknowledge the Wadawurrung People as the Traditional Owners of the land, waters, seas and skies of Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, 13th Beach and Breamlea. We honour and say Nyatne to Elders past, present and future whose ancestors, for thousands of years, have cared for this part of Dja (Country). We are committed as an organisation to meaningfully work together with Traditional Owners to make Wadawurrung Culture and Country strong.
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