Port Community Education Centre

Port of Melbourne Corporation's Port Community Education Centre

Shipping and its associated industries provide exciting teaching and learning resources, but most of the activities within the port are inaccessible to the general public.

The Port Community Education Centre (Port Ed) provides an opportunity for people to find out more about the activities of the Port of Melbourne. Port Education Brochure (PDF, 112kb)

The education centre is opposite the Turning Basin in the Yarra River and Swanson Dock, providing a safe amenity where the students have unobstructed views of cargo handling.

The potential links to education are huge, but the opportunity also exists to reach out to the wider community. To inform and educate, draw on the skills and experiences of people working within the port and provide facilities and a meeting place for community groups and organisations.

Where is it?
Port Ed
343 – 383 Lorimer Street
Port Melbourne
Next to the Shipping Management tower (Melway Map 42 E10) on bus route 237.

For the bus timetable, see Metlink.

Who to contact
Teachers are encouraged to contact the Education Programs Coordinator to discuss how the Ports and Maritime Education Program can enhance their curriculum.

Simon Upchurch
Port of Melbourne Corporation

Tel: +61 3 9645 3000
Fax: +61 3 9645 3644
Email: simon.upchurch@portofmelbourne.com
Post: Port Ed, PO Box 776, Port Melbourne VIC 3207