Drink in the benefits of our new on‑campus cultural water fountains
Next time you walk around our Geelong Waurn Ponds or Waterfront campuses, look out for some eye-catching new water fountains that enhance both our sustainability credentials and cultural history.
Created in partnership with Wadawurrung Traditional Owners and Barwon Water, there are 23 new and 12 rebranded drinking water/bottle refill stations at the two Geelong campuses. These pieces of functional art incorporate Traditional Owner knowledge, culture and living history. The water fountains depict storytelling themes of:
- journey across Country
- Marngrook/sport
- reflection/scar trees
- Bundjil and sun/Caring for Country
- truth-telling/language groups
- handprints/waterways.
The water fountains feature Aboriginal artwork created by Corrina Eccles and Billy-Jay O’Toole, who aim to educate people about their culture and love for the land through art. The educational inscriptions were developed by the area’s Traditional Owners, Wadawurrung.
Check out some of the stunning art fountains in our gallery below (images reproduced with permission of the artists):
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live and work. They have a strong connection to water as it forms a vital part of their life and culture. Deakin is committed to partnering with the region’s Traditional Owners to promote Aboriginal values, culture and history.
Deakin also values inclusion and diversity, embraces difference, and seeks to nurture a connected, safe and respectful community. Learn more about diversity and inclusion at Deakin.
The water fountains are also an important part of Deakin’s commitment to sustainability, helping to reduce the University’s consumption of single-use plastic bottles. Plus they’ll make it easier for you to access free drinking water wherever you are on campus!
You can find the fountains in a variety of locations, including the following at Waurn Ponds:
- Outside NIKERI near the bike hoops (Building KC)
- At the front and rear of Building KE
- Near the Market Hall entrance inside and also the outside entrance near the Cube
- Outside building DD facing the Elite Sports Precinct
- On the landing at the start of the bridge near Building KA.
Read more about how sustainability is one of Deakin’s core values.
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