1980 Reunion – April 2026

The 1980 group is excited to host their reunion in April 2026 and look forward to welcoming everyone back to Geelong.

Below you will find the itinerary for the weekend and a form to book and pay for tickets to the Reunion Dinner on Saturday the 11th of April at the College.

If you have any further queries, please get in touch with Lachlan Polkinghorne, David Sweetapple, Rob Lang, Chris Gilmour or Alison Forrest.

Drinks and Dinner in the College Dining Room – Saturday 11th April 2026 – 6.00 pm
$55 per head

Representatives including from the College Council will attend and provide an update on current plans and future directions.

Book tickets below

Friday Evening

Meet at The Ponds
Casual pub dinner.
Pay your own way.


Saturday

Lunch
Proposed venue: Sailors Rest, Geelong Waterfront
Pay your own way.

Past lecturers will be invited to attend.

College Tour – 4.30 pm
A guided tour of Marcus Oldham College.

Drinks – 6.00 pm
Followed by Dinner in the College Dining Room. There will be a cost for the dinner, with payment confirming your attendance. Partners are very welcome.

Book Tickets above.

Representatives from the College Council will attend and provide an update on current plans and future directions.


Sunday

Brunch – 9.30 am
Barwon Edge, Newtown
Located on the banks of the Barwon River.

Accommodation

Recommended: Waurn Ponds Estate
Located at the rear of the Deakin University Waurn Ponds Campus.

Bookings are to be made individually. We strongly encourage everyone to stay in the same location as it makes the weekend more enjoyable and easier to coordinate. Some rooms have been reserved under Marcus Oldham.

Book via:
https://kinandco.com.au/waurn-ponds-estate/accommodation/

You are welcome to arrange alternative accommodation if preferred.