Water connects us all

Barwon Water: 2023 National Water Week poster competition

Each year Barwon Water invites primary students living across the Barwon Southwest region to design a poster that celebrates the theme of National Water Week (16 to 22 October 2023). This year’s theme, United by water, highlights the importance of water in all our lives, and the ability for water to bring individuals and communities together. Selected entries are currently on display in Geelong Gallery’s Learn space.

Explore proud Wadawurrung woman and visual artist Jenna Oldaker’s designs that feature coastal Country, rivers (yaluk) and wetlands.

Design your own poster exploring the theme United by water with materials provided in the Learn Space.

Wadawurrung Language App

Explore and learn the language and culture of the Wadawurrung people―this digital resource is an excellent introduction to Wadawurrung language, Wadawurrung people are the Traditional Owners of the region that encompasses the Geelong and Ballarat areas of Victoria.

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