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Community engagement

We contribute to and connect with local organisations in many ways – through sponsorship, events, free services and more.

We work alongside local organisations to enhance communities across regional Victoria and beyond. Through event sponsorship, on‑campus activities, industry collaboration and local partnerships, we actively contribute to the places we’re part of. Connecting to our community is so important to us, it's even part of our Federation 2040 strategic plan. By showing up, working together and sharing our expertise, we aim to make a meaningful, lasting difference.

Jobs and economic opportunities

Teaching within local communities
We collaborate with industry to create courses that will address skills shortages in regional Victoria.
Student placements
Hands-on learning – applying skills in real settings – prepares our students for the workforce.
Careers Fest
Our annual careers expo is an interactive event designed to connect students with real job opportunities and practical support.
Technology Parks
Our tech parks, located across regional Victoria, are dynamic precincts that allow emerging and established businesses to connect, collaborate and grow.
Explore locations
Pre-accelerator program
Our entrepreneurship program is designed to help researchers and innovators explore the commercial potential of their ideas.
Find out how to apply
Skills and Jobs Centre
We offer free career, employment and training support services to Federation students and the general public.
Visit the Centre

Community event sponsorship

Ballarat Marathon
Federation is a major sponsor of the Ballarat Marathon. This year the event raised $160,000 for charities and boosted the local economy by $6 million.
 
View event details
Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards
This event showcases local businesses and celebrates their achievements. Finalists receive brand promotion and advice from industry professionals. 
Read about the Awards

Events on campus

Innovation series
These free, public events bring people together to generate creative thinking and inspire change in the Central Highlands region.
Research conferences
We partner with other universities and community organisations to host a variety of conferences throughout the year.
Arts Academy productions
Our talented students put on plays and musicals by internationally renowned and award-winning staff playwrights and composers.
View upcoming shows

Community clinics

Our student‑delivered clinics offer supervised physiotherapy, psychology, speech pathology and athlete testing services to the local community.

View clinics

Research for regional impact

Centre for Regional Education, Research and Development
The Centre for Regional Education Research and Development (CRERD) is working to improve education outcomes for regional and rural communities.
National Centre for Reconciliation, Truth, and Justice
The National Centre for Reconciliation, Truth and Justice, established in February 2023, is Australia’s leading academic reconciliation think tank.
Read about the Centre

We can host your next event

Planning an event? We offer event planning, venue hire and catering across Ballarat, Gippsland, Berwick and Melbourne. Explore our services.

Contact us

If you'd like to find out more about local events or programs, please complete our EOI form and we'll get back to you.