Community Outreach Programs

We believe education is key to making a positive difference. MMF’s community Outreach programs and events are designed to make our research accessible to all members of the community through fun, engaging and interactive experiences.

Our community engagement and outreach programs are filled with stimulating and relatable content that aims to foster greater appreciation and understanding of marine environments.

You might catch us out-and-about with our BurruVan display trailer at community festivals, providing keynote presentations, or delivering our community education programs.

Community Education Programs

Our community education programs are perfectly suited for engaging local community groups, school holiday program activities, supporting community initiatives and corporate and workplace sustainability. Our community education programs include:

  • Marine Litter Project

  • Dolphin Discovery

  • Marvellous Marine mammals

MMF At Community Events

MMF is able to support events in a range of different ways:

  • BurruVan display trailer at Festivals

  • MMF Market Stalls

  • Keynote presentations and corporate training events

Community Education Programs

Dolphin Discovery

MMF’s discovery programs provide light-hearted and accessible learning experiences for participants of all ages. Let us take you on the journey of discovery of the Burrunan dolphin in our exciting Dolphin Discovery program. Explore the Burrunan dolphins of Port Phillip Bay and the Gippsland Lakes, how we are able to identify individual dolphins through their unique dorsal fin ‘nicks and notches’, hear dolphin echolocation, and watch amazing underwater videos of these incredible animals. Discover how we can make a difference to conserve and protect this critically endangered species.

Marvellous Marine Mammals

In our Marvellous Marine Mammals program, discover the incredible marine mammal diversity found within Australian and Victoria coastal regions, including dolphins, whales seals and porpoises. See unique images and videos of these awesome animals, and learn how we are able to identify different marine mammal species, and learn about animals you may not even know existed, let alone lived in our watery backyards!

Marine Litter project

This exciting program introduces participants to Victoria’s incredible marine mammal diversity, highlights the impact of litter on marine environments, and empowers them with undertaking sustainable action to make a positive difference! The Marine Litter Project is region-specific (Bin Not Bay, Litter Free Lakes, Bin Not Beach), and through our local marine mammals, inspires the appreciation and fosters a connection to marine environments. Discover how our local litter can impact distant marine environments, and how small changes can make a huge difference.

MMF At Community Events

BurruVan at Festivals

Complete with audio-visual equipment, infographics and amazing images of marine mammals, the BurruVan is the perfect addition to your community event! The BurruVan is MMF’s interactive display trailer, which opens out to engage the community with incredible marine mammal footage and images, acoustic listening stations and all the marine mammal information you need. Accompanied by the MMF Team, the BurruVan is available to attend community festivals and events.

MMF Market Stalls

Our market stall displays are engaging and interactive, providing marine mammal education for all ages. Get hands-on with dolphin and seal skulls, listen to the amazing Burrunan dolphin echolocating, and hear all about MMF’s applied research programs and how you can get involved. Contact the MMF Team today to have us display at your market stall and event!

Keynote Presentations

The MMF Team are experienced and engaging presenters, and have provided keynote presentations at a range of events, from corporate conferences to women in STEM events. Whether it be Dr Kate speaking about her amazing career, or the MMF Team updating audiences with the latest in our marine mammal research, a keynote presentation from MMF can elevate your event to the next level! 

Send an Enquiry

If you would like more information or to book one of our programs, please email outreach@marinemammal.org.au or complete the enquiry form.