Where to vote early in the Geelong region for The Voice referendum

Early voting opens on Monday - jump the queues by heading to voting centres in Geelong this October.

Early voting in the Geelong region is set to open on October 2 for The Voice, Australia’s first referendum since 1999.

If you’re eager to have your say but can’t make it on the big day (FYI October 14), don’t fret; many early voting centres are set to open across Victoria this October. Here’s a short guide to everything you need to know about casting your vote early.

Early voting Geelong

• Early voting opens on Monday, October 2
• The in-person polling for the referendum takes place on Saturday, October 14

Stay up to date with what’s happening in and around the region here. 

Where to vote early in Geelong for the Voice 2023

Below is a short list of some of the early voting centres around Geelong. It’s not an exhaustive list, the full list of early voting centre locations and hours can be found here, where you can search for the early voting centre that is closest to you.

• Geelong Table Tennis Centre – 84-88 Church St, North Geelong
  Mon 2 Oct – Fri 6 Oct 8:30 am–5:30 pm

  Sat 7 Oct 9 am–4 pm

  Mon 9 Oct – Thu 12 Oct 8:30 am–5:30 pm

  Fri 13 Oct 8:30 am–6 pm

• Croatian Community Centre of Geelong – 172 Cox Rd, Corio
  Mon 2 Oct – Fri 6 Oct 8:30 am–5:30 pm

  Sat 7 Oct 9 am–4 pm

  Mon 9 Oct – Thu 12 Oct 8:30 am–5:30 pm

  Fri 13 Oct 8:30 am–6 pm

  Sat 14 Oct 8 am–6 pm

• Lara Community Centre – 9-11 Waverley Rd, Lara
  Sat 7 Oct 9 am–4 pm

  Mon 9 Oct – Thu 12 Oct 8:30 am–5:30 pm

  Fri 13 Oct 8:30 am–6 pm

• Wurdi Baierr Stadium – 30 Wadawurrung Way, Torquay
  Mon 2 Oct – Fri 6 Oct 8:30 am–5:30 pm

  Sat 7 Oct 9 am–4 pm

  Mon 9 Oct – Thu 12 Oct 8:30 am–5:30 pm

  Fri 13 Oct 8:30 am–6 pm

  Sat 14 Oct 8 am–6 pm

• Shell Road Pavilion – 50 Shell Rd, Ocean Grove

  Sat 7 Oct 9 am–4 pm

  Mon 9 Oct – Thu 12 Oct 8:30 am–5:30 pm

  Fri 13 Oct 8:30 am–6 pm

• Central Baptist Church Clifton Springs – 45-51 Central Rd, Clifton Springs

  Mon 9 Oct – Thu 12 Oct 8:30 am–5:30 pm

  Fri 13 Oct 8:30 am–6 pm

• 3rd 4th Colac Scout Group – Scout Halls, 100 Dennis St, Colac

  Mon 2 Oct – Fri 6 Oct 8:30 am–5:30 pm

  Sat 7 Oct 9 am–4 pm

  Mon 9 Oct – Thu 12 Oct 8:30 am–5:30 pm

  Fri 13 Oct 8:30 am–6 pm

You can also vote by post – you must apply before October 11, with the ballot packs sent out to your postal address. Apply to vote by post by heading here and then enjoy the rest of your beach holiday.

If all of these elections, referendums, ballots, polls and stuff seem a bit overwhelming: the Victorian Electoral Commission has a service called VoterAlert, which is a free election reminder service that will let you know where and how to vote in any elections that you’re eligible to vote in. Sign up, and check your Victorian enrolment details, by heading here. 

 

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Where to Vote in the Voice referendum on referendum day (Saturday 14 October) in Geelong

• Geelong High School – 385 Ryrie St, Geelong East
• Chilwell Primary School – 313A Pakington St, Newtown
• Virginia Todd Hall – 9-11 Clarence St, Geelong West
• St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School – 11-21 Petrel St, Geelong West
• Newtown Primary School – 157-161 Aberdeen St, Newtown
• Tate Street Primary School – 1B Tate St, Thomson
• Belmont Primary School – 51 Mount Pleasant Rd, Belmont
• Manifold Heights Primary School – 20-24 Strachan Ave, Manifold Heights
• Newcomb Hall – 82-84 Wilsons Rd, Newcomb
• Newcomb Primary School – 7-21 Richard St, Newcomb
• Geelong East Primary School – 184 Boundary Rd, Thomson
• Herne Hill Primary School – Herne Hill – 2-24 Gwynne St, Hamlyn Heights
• Western Heights College – Carey St Entrance, Hamlyn Heights
• Montpellier Primary School – 21-31 Lambhill Cres, Highton
• Barwon Valley School – Entrance on, Reynolds Rd, Belmont
• St Albans Uniting Church – 276-282 Wilsons Rd, St Albans Park
• Nelson Park School – 26-40 Libau Ave, Bell Park
• Highton Primary School – 218 Roslyn Rd, Highton
• St Lukes Uniting Church – 174 Barrabool Rd, Highton
• St Bernard’s Parish Church – 74 Fryers Road, Highton
• Bell Park North Primary School – 16-26 Barton St, Bell Park
• Rollins Primary School – 50-76 Wolseley Gr, Bell Post Hill
• Northern Bay College (Tallis Campus) – 57 Tallis St, Norlane
• Croatian Community Centre of Geelong – 172 Cox Rd, Corio
• Northern Bay College (Wexford Campus) – Cheshire St, Corio
• Hendy St Hall – 36 Hendy St, Corio
• Cloverdale Community Centre – 167 Purnell Rd, Corio
• Bisinella Community Centre – 73 Buckingham St, Lara
• Lara Hall – Lara Hall, 1A Flinders Ave, Lara
• Lara Community Centre – 9-11 Waverley Rd, Lara
• Lara Secondary College – 34 Alkara Ave, Lara
• Anakie Primary School – 2135 Geelong-Ballan Rd, Anakie

Do I have to vote in the Voice referendum?

Yeah mate, it’s the same as the rest of them: voting is compulsory – everyone on the electoral roll is required to vote.

Every vote counts, so be sure to make your mark in this critical Voice referendum.

Check out the AEC’s handy dandy Where to Vote tool here.