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The Centre has assisted with many donations to schools and fundraiser since its inception. Ourselves, a not for profit charitable trust, has delivered over $50,000 worth of admissions to the community since our opening. Donation of family passes to community groups has assisted many others in raising much valuable funds to their organisations.

With our endeavours to assist the community in fundraising activities we receive many requests for support from a wide range of individual’s community, educational and cultural groups. We acknowledge the importance of all requests though we cannot always accommodate given the many and varied pressures upon our business needs.

Should you have an enquiry please direct them to;

Director
Ford Discovery Centre
fdcdirector@deakin.edu.au

The Ford discovery Centre is a proud supporter of Hand Brake Turn an organisation that is about giving disadvantaged young people a real opportunity to get their lives on track and carve out a successful pathway for the future.

 The Centre opens its doors after hours for the students to meet their assigned community mentors and have a relaxed atmosphere with light food and drink to explore the automotive exhibits. The Centre is also made available to the students and teachers for tours during their course.

www.concernaustrlia.org.au/handbraketurn/

During their course students are taught automotive spray paint techniques and at their graduation students have the opportunity to display their works as part of the museums ongoing displays.

These bonnets are available for sale and proceeds go to the student.
Please send us an email if you are interested in purchasing
fdcdirector@deakin.edu.au or visit our giftshop

In 2008 in conjunction with Deakin University, Gordon Institute and LLEN (Local Learning and Employment Network) the Ford Discovery Centre hosted local students from year 7 to 9 highlighting opportunities in manufacturing and technology industries.

 In the two years since it’s beginning we have seen over 1,000 students over the three day event and seen over varying industries displayed within the museum assisting with hands on interactive displays highlighting exciting opportunities within what is an important industry now and into the future.

We would like to thank the participation and commitment of many supporting business hosted at the Ford Discovery Centre and the partnerships with local teaching institutions. We look forward to continued growth and development of this showcase.

Each year the Ford Discovery Centre joins the Ford Motor Company in participation in the parade for the annual fundraiser for Barwon Health Foundation’s fundraising appeal.

The colourful themed procession begins in Geelong Eastern Gardens and progresses through the City Centre.

With kid on the roadside and families clapping we are proud to play a small role in festivities of long standing Geelong tradition

With the support of Central Geelong Marketing the Ford Discovery Centre is able to provide free interactive activities during Victoria’s school Holiday periods.

Activities have included clay modelling, art mural, story telling, themed tours, slot cars, Daytona challenge, scavenger hunts, colouring competitions and more.

Scheduled programs are promoted through Central Geelong website

If you are unable to attend any of our planned session do not fret we have many activities available throughout the museum at all times including, wooden Billy cart, interactive displays, Ford expert quizzes and much more