OzFish Unlimited - Port Phillip Bay Chapter

05/06/2026

The Vic crew were out visiting BCF stores across Melbourne today to kick off Small Change for Big Change weekend! Thanks to everyone heading down to BCF this weekend to stock up, and throw in some small change to OzFish so we can make big changes to our bay, and to fishing in Victoria!

29/05/2026

Another successful deployment this week, huge thanks to the members that came down and to the new members that signed up. projects like this are not possible without involvement from you guys!

Here’s a little vid of the reef so far,

The weather over the next week wont be the best, so keep an eye out for upcoming deployments in June!

19/05/2026

And now an award at Tidy Towns 2026. Scroll down to the Circular Economy and Waste Reduction -

Congratulations to Launceston, Tasmania - overall winner of the Keep Australia Beautiful Tidy Towns Awards 2025.

15/05/2026

We've started https://ozfish.org.au/article/mornington-shellfish-reef-project-launch-victoria/?fbclid=IwY2xjawR0fgZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF1OXhoOVFEZThsNzc3YXpjc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlorml06iFotX_wzQnypbm9fhmxnWPykdLP8BaklxkC5E92mfycJYXSNm80B_aem__SyC3fCtTUcUNb3REMxFwg

Shellfish reefs once thrived in Port Phillip Bay. The natural structures made by colonies of oysters, mussels and other shellfish formed bustling reefs that

14/05/2026

What a day! Thanks to all who came along to haul and throw a ROB! Don't worry if you missed it: we have more ROBs to deploy when the weather conditions are right, with members prioritised, so get in touch and we will put you on the list to be messaged when it is go time!

05/05/2026

Is there someone in your chapter who quietly gets it done? Shows up early. Stays late. Puts fish first.

Now’s the time to call them out (in a good way). Our OzFisher of the Year nominations are OPEN.

This is your chance to recognise the legends who make a real difference to our waterways, whether they’re planting trees, restoring habitat, running events or just always there when it counts.

✔️ Any OzFish member can nominate another member
✔️ You can nominate across any chapter in Australia
✔️ Categories include National, Junior and State/Territory awards
✔️ Winners announced on 20 May during National Volunteer Week

If someone deserves a bit of the spotlight, this is it.

👉 Nominate here: https://ozfish.org.au/ozfisher-of-the-year/
Nominations close 13 May. Don’t sit on it.

Read about last year's winners for some inspiration.Nominations close on 13th May 2026.

30/11/2025

In the local news, though the photo is from Moreton Bay

A NEW reef restoration project off Mornington that is creating vital habitat for fish and marine life in Port Phillip Bay has received a $98,000 grant. Fish habitat charity OzFish Unlimited was announced as a recipient of the funding last week as part of the latest round of the state government’s ...

04/09/2025

Port Phillip Bay Chapter OzFishers!

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Darebin Creek Planting Event in Reservoir VIC, this coming Sunday.

This event is an opportunity to strengthen our chapter community and play your part in planting over 10,000 seedlings for the 2025 season, facilitated by the Darebin Creek Management Committee (DCMC).

OzFish will deliver a 'fish hotels' workshop and participants will learn how to build one. The Fish Hotels will soon to be placed in the Creek to support important in-stream habitat as part of the Darebin Creek Habitat Project.

Event Details:

Date: Sunday 7 September Time: 10am - 1pm
Location: CT Barling Reserve, Darebin Creek, Reservoir VIC

Ticket link and registration details below:

Play your part in planting over 10,000 seedlings for the 2025 season with expert facilitators from the Darebin Creek Management Committee.

16/08/2025

And anyone else...

23/07/2025

https://ozfish.org.au/event/darebin-creek-planting-day-bundoora-vic-august-2025/

Come Join us to improve habitat along the Darebin Creek with Plantings and fish hotels workshops.
When & where
Date: Sunday 3 August 2025
Time: 10am – 1pm
Venue: George Cct, Bundoora Park (NW of Bundoora Park Dam)

What to bring
Please wear: sturdy, closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather (warm jacket, raincoat, sun hat etc.)
Please bring: plenty of drinking water and gloves if you have them (or use ours).

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We’ll be planting a mix of shrubs, sedges, and rushes between George Circuit and Darebin Creek (NW of Bundoora Park Dam), helping to strengthen the habitat