Anything But Square

In the lead up to Multicultural Week at Fed Square, Sarah Ghassali interviews Ifrin, the head of social enterprise at SisterWorks, a Non-For-Profit organisation that supports migrant, refugee and asylum seeker women in Melbourne. Ifrin discusses the range of opportunities provided to the women, the sustainable ethics of their products, as well as how listeners can support the organisation to continue its mission. https://www.instagram.com/sisterworks_inc/

In the lead up to Sustainable September at Fed Square, Sarah Ghassali is joined by Pedro and Carly from the Future Focus Group, discussing the upcoming Plant The Seed Melbourne initiative, which encourages average Melbournians to get involved in urban farming and sustainable living. Pedro and Carly share the inspiration behind this project, as well as their vision for a more sustainable Melbourne! https://www.facebook.com/planttheseedmelbourne

In the lead up to Sustainable September at Fed Square, Sarah Ghassali chats to Nat and Tanisha from the 2021 intake of the Casey Youth Action Committee (CYAC). A local youth initiative open to Casey residents aged 15-25, the CYAC are dedicated to tackling sustainability and climate action within the City of Casey. Tanisha and Nat share their top tips on sustainable living and discuss what advocacy means to them. Want to get involved? Head to https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/want-get-involved to find out more.

In the lead-up to Sustainable September at Fed Square, Sarah Ghassali chats to Rachel Kelly, founder of E tū and co-founder of Peacebeam, as well Swedish/ New Zealand artist and maker Ulla-Britta Westergren. Rachel and Ulla discuss the ways in which they implement sustainable practices in their work and lifestyles, the importance of open-source information sharing as well as their exciting Waste to Wear Kids workshop at Fed Square.* https://www.instagram.com/etu_etu_/ https://www.instagram.com/ulla_britta.westergren/ *Event cancelled due to COVID restrictions.   

In the lead-up to Sustainable September at Fed Square, Sarah Ghassali is joined by Katharine Balson, Victorian Education Coordinator representing OzHarvest at Little Food Festival. OzHarvest is Australia's leading food rescue organisation, and has been in operation since 2004. Their team of volunteers in yellow vans work to rescue surplus food from 457 food businesses throughout Melbourne, delivering more than 320,000 nutritious meals every month to 150 charities supporting those who need it most. With a background in teaching, Katharine discusses her passion for food sustainability and the FEAST and NEST sustainable cooking programs for students and adults available through OzHarvest. https://www.ozharvest.org/your-local-ozharvest/melbourne/ https://www.instagram.com/ozharvest_melbourne https://www.facebook.com/OzHarvestMelbourne/

In this episode, Sarah Ghassali is joined by Mick Harding, a Taungurung man of the Yowung-Illam-Baluk and Yerrun-Illam-Baluk clans, celebrated artist and the current deputy chair of the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council. Harding talks about how he became an artist and how he sees art as being about sharing story – integral to culture, necessary for healing and fundamentally human. He also shares his thoughts on this year's NAIDOC Week theme ‘Heal Country' and the current work he's been involved in as deputy chair of the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council.   Mick's art can be purchased online through his business, Ngara Warendji – Dancing Wombat.

In this interview, Sarah Ghassali is joined by Australian Greens Senator for Victoria and Gunnai Gunditjmara and Djab Wurrung woman Lidia Thorpe, during NAIDOC Week 2021. Thorpe, who became the first Aboriginal person to be elected to Victorian Parliament in 2017, shares her thoughts on NAIDOC Week, its history as a day of protest against colonisation, how we can make it more inclusive and progressive and tips for more ethical allyship for non-Indigenous listeners.  Thorpe also shares her views about the importance of the development of a treaty – a legal agreement between Indigenous Australians and the Australian Government – as the next step beyond reconciliation, and the necessity of having diverse voices in politics to enable real societal change.

Craving ten minutes of peace? Join in for our fifth and final Mindful Monday meditation podcast episode, thanks to Kadampa Meditation Centre, and turn your manic Monday into a Mindful Monday!   Episode 5 – Sustainable resilience In this final session of our ‘Fresh Beginnings' series, Gen Dornying discusses where we go from here: how we take these tools and practically implement them, every day. From fresh beginnings to life-long meaning and happiness!

Craving ten minutes of peace? Join in for our fourth, and penultimate, Mindful Monday meditation podcast episode, thanks to Kadampa Meditation Centre, and turn your manic Monday into a Mindful Monday!   Episode 4 – Happiness from adversity, part 2 Building on the tools we have learned so far, and in particular our newly developed self-confidence, Gen Dornying explores techniques for transforming the mundane daily grind into increasing inner wellness, happiness and a great quality of life.

In this interview, Sarah Ghassali chats to Lujayn Hourani about LGBTQIA+ pride and intersectionality. Lujayn is a Lebanese-Palestinian writer, editor, and arts worker currently living on Wurundjeri Country. Born stateless, they emigrated to Melbourne in 1997. Lujayn is the Communications Director at Road to Refuge NGO and is one of the recipients of the 2020 Wheeler Centre's Next Chapter writers' scheme. You can find his writing in the Australian Poetry Journal, Meanjin, Going Down Swinging, The Lifted Brow and Overland, among others. This podcast was recorded and produced during Pride Month, June 2021. 

Craving ten minutes of peace? Join in for our third Mindful Monday meditation podcast episode, thanks to Kadampa Meditation Centre, and turn your manic Monday into a Mindful Monday!   Episode 3 – Self Esteem Whether we seek spiritual, personal or material success, Self esteem is essential if we are to make our life work. We all know what it's life to feel vulnerable and anxious with respect to our work and personal life. You will be surprised at just how easy it is to solve these problems!

Craving ten minutes of peace? Join in for our second Mindful Monday meditation podcast episode, thanks to Kadampa Meditation Centre, and turn your manic Monday into a Mindful Monday!   Episode 2 – Happiness from adversity, part 1 This episode follows on from the previous episode. Now that we have developed a new outlook on life, how do we use our new found tools when things don't go as we planned? This week is all about developing new perspectives that fortify and protect our happiness.

Craving ten minutes of peace? Join in for the first of our Mindful Monday meditation podcast episodes, thanks to Kadampa Meditation Centre, and turn your manic Monday into a Mindful Monday!   Episode 1 – Finding your path What is the meaning of life? Why do I get out of bed every day? What is it all about? In this first session, Buddhist Monk Gen Dornying will discuss the Buddhist view on the meaning of life and talk to the concept of giving your life a spiritual dimension. Then whatever happens, you will always have some tools in your belt for feeling peaceful and happy.

Tristana Fitzgerald is an Open Canvas artist, currently exhibiting her work in the Figures of Love exhibition here at Fed Square. In this episode we talk to Tristana about her art and influences, how Open Canvas has supported her and how art helps her see the world through other people's eyes.  Open Canvas is a social enterprise that works to empower artists who have been affected by homelessness, disability, mental illness or other forms of adversity. Figures of Love is exhibiting in the Fracture Gallery in the Atrium at Fed Square until May 20, 2021.   

In this interview, Kate Mulqueen talks to Dan Rath, the co-founder of Open Canvas. Open Canvas is a social enterprise that supports artists who have been disadvantaged through homelessness, mental illness or other forms of adversity. Here Dan talks about what inspired him and his wife Jessica to start Open Canvas, and how Open Canvas provides mentoring, art supplies and a platform for artists to showcase their work and gain an income. In April, Fed Square will be launching ‘Figures of Love' – the first of two Open Canvas partnered exhibitions.

The Big Screen at Fed Square is lighting up this summer with a stack of classic films! And the best part? They're completely free! In this new 3 part series, join Ben, Sarah and Luke discuss each film from the Summer of Classic Film series.  It's all happening inside Fed Oasis. So there's comfy seating, shaded areas, environmentally-friendly recycled astroturf, and in-square food and drink delivery – just order from one of our fabulous restaurants and cafes and you've got a gold-class cinema experience at your fingertips.  Summer of Classic Films: https://fedsquare.com/events/summer-of-classic-films  SUBSCRIBE to Fed Square: https://bit.ly/3ioxRjr   World-class art galleries and installations. A diverse range of food and drink. Thrilling, extraordinary events that capture the hearts of Melburnians year after year. Fed Square is anything but square. Since opening in 2002, Fed Square has seen more than 100 million visits and been named the 6th Best Public Square in the World. Frankly, we're slaying out here and it's nice to be recognised.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FedSquare/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FedSquare   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fed.square/   What's On at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/  

Wax on. Wax off. In this week's podcast we discuss what's showing on the big screen - Karate Kid & Little Shop of Horrors - with our resident cinephiles Luke, Sarah and Ben.  The Big Screen at Fed Square is lighting up this summer with a stack of classic films! And the best part? They're completely free! In this new 3 part series, join Ben, Sarah and Luke discuss each film from the Summer of Classic Film series.  It's all happening inside Fed Oasis. So there's comfy seating, shaded areas, environmentally-friendly recycled astroturf, and in-square food and drink delivery – just order from one of our fabulous restaurants and cafes and you've got a gold-class cinema experience at your fingertips.  Summer of Classic Films: https://fedsquare.com/events/summer-of-classic-films  SUBSCRIBE to Fed Square: https://bit.ly/3ioxRjr   World-class art galleries and installations. A diverse range of food and drink. Thrilling, extraordinary events that capture the hearts of Melburnians year after year. Fed Square is anything but square. Since opening in 2002, Fed Square has seen more than 100 million visits and been named the 6th Best Public Square in the World. Frankly, we're slaying out here and it's nice to be recognised.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FedSquare/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FedSquare   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fed.square/   What's On at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/  

In the Edge, on Friday 8th March 2020, The Change Our Game Ambassadors kicked the Symposium with a moving and personal storytelling piece, sharing with the audience their own experiences in sport and what drove them to become a leader and commit to making a difference as a Change Our Game Ambassador. Change Our Game, an initiative of the Victorian Government assembled a list of leading thinkers who will share their insight, knowledge and experiences and will discuss the critical role community sport plays in levelling the playing field for women and girls and driving positive cultural change. Designed to provide practical solutions to common barriers for community clubs, the Change Our Game Community Sport Symposium is tailored for those working and volunteering in community sport and recreation clubs, local government and state sporting bodies.  SUBSCRIBE to Fed Square: https://bit.ly/3ioxRjr World-class art galleries and installations. A diverse range of food and drink. Thrilling, extraordinary events that capture the hearts of Melburnians year after year. Fed Square is anything but square. Since opening in 2002, Fed Square has seen more than 100 million visits and been named the 6th Best Public Square in the World. Frankly, we're slaying out here and it's nice to be recognized. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FedSquare/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FedSquare Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fed.square/ What's On at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/

The Big Screen at Fed Square is lighting up this summer with a stack of classic films! And the best part? They're completely free! In this new 3 part series, join Ben, Sarah and Luke discuss each film from the Summer of Classic Film series.  It's all happening inside Fed Oasis. So there's comfy seating, shaded areas, environmentally-friendly recycled astroturf, and in-square food and drink delivery – just order from one of our fabulous restaurants and cafes and you've got a gold-class cinema experience at your fingertips.  Summer of Classic Films: https://fedsquare.com/events/summer-of-classic-films  SUBSCRIBE to Fed Square: https://bit.ly/3ioxRjr   World-class art galleries and installations. A diverse range of food and drink. Thrilling, extraordinary events that capture the hearts of Melburnians year after year. Fed Square is anything but square. Since opening in 2002, Fed Square has seen more than 100 million visits and been named the 6th Best Public Square in the World. Frankly, we're slaying out here and it's nice to be recognised.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FedSquare/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FedSquare   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fed.square/   What's On at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/  

Fed Square is partnering with ACMI, Melbourne's home of gaming, films and screen culture to bring you the outdoor cinema silent film series free on our big screen. But wait, there's more – each of these films is accompanied by musicians performing live to create a new, original and fantastical soundtrack. Wrap ya ears around that one. From Bluegrass thrumming to rhythmic drumming, Fed Square x ACMI are your pals for a free outdoor cinematic extravaganza this summer.  On this week's episode, Phillip Brophy hosts a conversation with musician Phillip Johnston about his process of creating a new score for "The Adventures of Prince Achmed". Phillip Johnston is an American-born saxophonist and composer whose extensive work includes jazz and contemporary composition, and music for film, theatre, and a variety of ensembles. Johnston has composed scores for some classic films from the silent era including Faust (1926), Page of Madness (1926) and short films by Georges Méliès. Philip Brophy is a respected academic, filmmaker, writer and musician. He writes for Frieze, The Wire, Film Comment, and Real Time. After a series of Super 8 shorts with Tsk-Tsk-Tsk in the early ‘80s, and the experimental short feature Salt, Saliva, Sperm & Sweat in 1988, Philip Brophy made his feature directorial debut with Body Melt in 1993, funded by the Australian Film Commission and Film Victoria. He has scored and sound-designed most of his films, and designed the sound and composed music for numerous shorts. In this field Brophy specializes in Dolby Surround applications and contemporary soundscapes. SUBSCRIBE to Fed Square: https://bit.ly/3ioxRjr   World-class art galleries and installations. A diverse range of food and drink. Thrilling, extraordinary events that capture the hearts of Melburnians year after year. Fed Square is anything but square. Since opening in 2002, Fed Square has seen more than 100 million visits and been named the 6th Best Public Square in the World. Frankly, we're slaying out here and it's nice to be recognised.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FedSquare/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FedSquare   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fed.square/   What's On at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/  

A broodingly intense live act fusing the melodic sensibility of 60s British Invasion with the dynamism and dark energy of 90s grunge, with powerhouse rhythmics dissecting love, lust, friendship and murder. Dumb Whales will play your heartstrings like a guitar. Pull on your old The Kinks top and wail into a hairbrush with them. SUBSCRIBE to Fed Square: https://bit.ly/3ioxRjr   World-class art galleries and installations. A diverse range of food and drink. Thrilling, extraordinary events that capture the hearts of Melburnians year after year. Fed Square is anything but square. Since opening in 2002, Fed Square has seen more than 100 million visits and been named the 6th Best Public Square in the World. Frankly, we're slaying out here and it's nice to be recognised.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FedSquare/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FedSquare   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fed.square/   What's On at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/  

Dealing with the emotional whirlwind of seeing an ex-partner move on with someone new, RARIA's glistening vocal melodies soar over her track's bouncing melodies, injecting a playfully bold attitude into her unique brand of oozy, guitar-driven, nostalgic, eclectic pop. Energised, excited and empathetic, RARIA is poised to make a dynamic mark on Australian music. SUBSCRIBE to Fed Square: https://bit.ly/3ioxRjr   World-class art galleries and installations. A diverse range of food and drink. Thrilling, extraordinary events that capture the hearts of Melburnians year after year. Fed Square is anything but square. Since opening in 2002, Fed Square has seen more than 100 million visits and been named the 6th Best Public Square in the World. Frankly, we're slaying out here and it's nice to be recognised.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FedSquare/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FedSquare   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fed.square/   What's On at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/  

Taking fluid jazz, soul, R&B, pop and classical forms and injecting them into more modern moulds, Jessie's mellifluous vocal performances, while always engaging – and often stunning – in their delivery never abandon vulnerability and authentic emotional connection.  SUBSCRIBE to Fed Square: https://bit.ly/3ioxRjr   World-class art galleries and installations. A diverse range of food and drink. Thrilling, extraordinary events that capture the hearts of Melburnians year after year. Fed Square is anything but square. Since opening in 2002, Fed Square has seen more than 100 million visits and been named the 6th Best Public Square in the World. Frankly, we're slaying out here and it's nice to be recognised.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FedSquare/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FedSquare   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fed.square/   What's On at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/  

Fed Square's opening marked the end of some controversies, but when one door closes many others others open. Between the public's first reactions to Fed Square's architecture, challenges in activating the space sustainably, the Apple Store plan and its final embrace as one of the youngest Heritage-listed spaces in the world, Fed Square has come a long way in its short two decades. Listen to this episode of Anything But Square and learn how Fed Square rose from mixed public opinion to become the beloved jewel in Melbourne's cultural and civic crown. With thanks to interviewees for this episode: Fiona Whitworth (Former Special Projects Manager, Fed Square)  Vanessa Walker (Former Program Manager, Fed Square)  Tania Davidge (Our City, Our Square Founder) Jefa Greenaway (Architect of Koorie Heritage Trust)  SUBSCRIBE to Fed Square: https://bit.ly/3ioxRjr   World-class art galleries and installations. A diverse range of food and drink. Thrilling, extraordinary events that capture the hearts of Melburnians year after year. Fed Square is anything but square. Since opening in 2002, Fed Square has seen more than 100 million visits and been named the 6th Best Public Square in the World. Frankly, we're slaying out here and it's nice to be recognised.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FedSquare/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FedSquare   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fed.square/   What's On at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/  

A project of such size and scope attracts controversy like seagulls to hot chips. With such a tremendous number of cooks stirring the pot on all sides – from government to the private sector, the general public and more – how did Fed Square ever even get off the ground? In this episode, we uncover how architects Donald Bates and Peter Davidson deftly maneuverered through a feeding frenzy of stakeholders to create a space as innovative as it is ingenious. With thanks to interviewees for this episode: Donald Bates (Fed Square Co-architect with Peter Davidson)  Paul Carter (Creator of Nearamnew)  Jefa Greenaway (Architect of Koorie Heritage Trust)  Dr James Lesh (Urban Historian, University of Melbourne)  Colin McEvoy (Facilities Manager, Fed Square)  SUBSCRIBE to Fed Square: https://bit.ly/3ioxRjr   World-class art galleries and installations. A diverse range of food and drink. Thrilling, extraordinary events that capture the hearts of Melburnians year after year. Fed Square is anything but square. Since opening in 2002, Fed Square has seen more than 100 million visits and been named the 6th Best Public Square in the World. Frankly, we're slaying out here and it's nice to be recognised.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FedSquare/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FedSquare   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fed.square/   What's On at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/  

Did you know Melbourne was deliberately designed without a public square, so as to prevent the spirit of democracy from arising? So much for that. In 1996, it was decided that Melbourne's first and much-needed true public square would be developed, in order to link the city to the Yarra and provide a central gathering space for cultural events and quiet enjoyment alike. Listen to this episode of Anything But Square and learn the controversy and ingenuity of how Fed Square became what it is today. With thanks to interviewees for this episode: Rob Hyatt (Education Manager, Koorie Heritage Trust)  Dr James Lesh (Urban Historian, University of Melbourne)  Listen to this episode of Anything But Square and learn the controversy and ingenuity of how Fed Square became what it is today. SUBSCRIBE to Fed Square: https://bit.ly/3ioxRjr   World-class art galleries and installations. A diverse range of food and drink. Thrilling, extraordinary events that capture the hearts of Melburnians year after year. Fed Square is anything but square. Since opening in 2002, Fed Square has seen more than 100 million visits and been named the 6th Best Public Square in the World. Frankly, we're slaying out here and it's nice to be recognised.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FedSquare/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FedSquare   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fed.square/   What's On at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/  

We're hopping onboard a virtual culinary road trip with Erin and Eleanor, the founders of Empty Esky. As they take us on a journey around regional Victoria to uncover some of their tops picks for places to stop in and fill your esky with some of the best produce these small towns have to offer. We'll also join them in learning how this incredible idea came to be, and the positive impact it has had to the regions that were so heavily impacted by the bush fires. Get ready to whet your appetite and get stuck-in to this bite-sized foodie treat!

Like so many of our cultural festivals, the African Music and Cultural Festival has reinvented itself for 2020. Join Fred Alale, Chair of the AMCF, as well as our very own CEO Xavier Csar in a discussion of how this year's celebration pulled together to create the upcoming virtual festival, and what the future of the AMCF holds at Fed Square.    African Music and Cultural Festival at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/events/african-music-cultural-festival    African Music and Cultural Festival: https://www.amcf.org.au    SUBSCRIBE to Fed Square: https://bit.ly/3ioxRjr   World-class art galleries and installations. A diverse range of food and drink. Thrilling, extraordinary events that capture the hearts of Melburnians year after year. Fed Square is anything but square. Since opening in 2002, Fed Square has seen more than 100 million visits and been named the 6th Best Public Square in the World. Frankly, we're slaying out here and it's nice to be recognised.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FedSquare/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FedSquare   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fed.square/   What's On at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/  

Deadly Connections' goal is simple: reducing the overrepresentation of First Nation people in child protection and the justice system through culturally responsive, community-centred programs.   We were lucky enough to sit down with founders Keenan Mundine and Carly Stanley to talk all thing NAIDOC, the impetus for change and their experience addressing the United Nations Human Rights Council. Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/  Deadly Connections: https://www.deadlyconnections.org.au/  SUBSCRIBE to Fed Square: https://bit.ly/3ioxRjr   World-class art galleries and installations. A diverse range of food and drink. Thrilling, extraordinary events that capture the hearts of Melburnians year after year. Fed Square is anything but square. Since opening in 2002, Fed Square has seen more than 100 million visits and been named the 6th Best Public Square in the World. Frankly, we're slaying out here and it's nice to be recognised.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FedSquare/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FedSquare   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fed.square/   What's On at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/  

From a beat journalist in the Hindustan Times to Executive Producer of one of SBS Radio's biggest non-English productions, Manpreet Kaur Singh's rise and rise is a tale to inspire anyone. Her life story is one of the most fascinating we've covered on Anything But Square, the Fed Square podcast – check it out now! Multicultural Month at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/events/multicultural-month  SBS Radio Punjabi: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/punjabi  SUBSCRIBE to Fed Square: https://bit.ly/3ioxRjr   World-class art galleries and installations. A diverse range of food and drink. Thrilling, extraordinary events that capture the hearts of Melburnians year after year. Fed Square is anything but square. Since opening in 2002, Fed Square has seen more than 100 million visits and been named the 6th Best Public Square in the World. Frankly, we're slaying out here and it's nice to be recognised.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FedSquare/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FedSquare   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fed.square/   What's On at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/  

Multicultural Arts Victoria are the brains behind an ambitious agenda of social and artistic transformation for people with disabilities and the communities they're a part of. Their work is tremendously important, and we were lucky to sit down with their CEO, Veronica Pardo, to talk all things about the movement to include all people in Victoria's arts and culture. Multicultural Month at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/events/multicultural-month  MAV: https://www.mav.org.au/ SUBSCRIBE to Fed Square: https://bit.ly/3ioxRjr   World-class art galleries and installations. A diverse range of food and drink. Thrilling, extraordinary events that capture the hearts of Melburnians year after year. Fed Square is anything but square. Since opening in 2002, Fed Square has seen more than 100 million visits and been named the 6th Best Public Square in the World. Frankly, we're slaying out here and it's nice to be recognised.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FedSquare/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FedSquare   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fed.square/   What's On at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/  

Always Was, Always Will Be, the theme for NAIDOC Week 2020, recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. As part of our 3-part NAIDOC Week series, Anything but Square is joined by Rob Hyatt as Cultural Education Manager of Koorie Heritage Trust. Rob provides the Indigenous history of Melbourne and the land in which Fed Square is laid upon and the land's relationship with the Yarra River.   NAIDOC Week at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/events/naidoc-week  KHT Voices: https://koorieheritagetrust.com.au/whats-on/kht-online/kht-voices/  SUBSCRIBE to Fed Square: https://bit.ly/3ioxRjr   World-class art galleries and installations. A diverse range of food and drink. Thrilling, extraordinary events that capture the hearts of Melburnians year after year. Fed Square is anything but square. Since opening in 2002, Fed Square has seen more than 100 million visits and been named the 6th Best Public Square in the World. Frankly, we're slaying out here and it's nice to be recognised.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FedSquare/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FedSquare   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fed.square/   What's On at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/  

Before becoming Director of the Australian War Memorial,  Matt Anderson was Deputy High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador to Afghanistan, Chief Negotiator of the Peace Monitoring group on Bougainville, held a leadership role in Australia's 2009 tsunami response, and was a Commander at the ADF. Whew. His is one of the most fascinating life stories we've encountered on the podcast, and we couldn't resist bringing it to you. Tune in to Anything But Square and experience the life of one of Australia's most interesting living people. SUBSCRIBE to Fed Square: https://bit.ly/3ioxRjr   World-class art galleries and installations. A diverse range of food and drink. Thrilling, extraordinary events that capture the hearts of Melburnians year after year. Fed Square is anything but square. Since opening in 2002, Fed Square has seen more than 100 million visits and been named the 6th Best Public Square in the World. Frankly, we're slaying out here and it's nice to be recognised.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FedSquare/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FedSquare   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fed.square/   What's On at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/  

Always Was, Always Will Be, the theme for NAIDOC Week 2020, recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. As part of our 3-part NAIDOC Week series, Anything but Square is joined by Rodney Carter as Chair of the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council. Central to work of the Council is education on the responsibilities of Traditional Owners, including the importance of caring for Country and Cultural Heritage. NAIDOC Week at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/events/naidoc-week  Caring for Country: https://www.aboriginalheritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/caring-for-country  SUBSCRIBE to Fed Square: https://bit.ly/3ioxRjr   World-class art galleries and installations. A diverse range of food and drink. Thrilling, extraordinary events that capture the hearts of Melburnians year after year. Fed Square is anything but square. Since opening in 2002, Fed Square has seen more than 100 million visits and been named the 6th Best Public Square in the World. Frankly, we're slaying out here and it's nice to be recognised.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FedSquare/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FedSquare   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fed.square/   What's On at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/  

Diwali is emblematic of everything Fed Square represents in so many ways – a meeting of diversity in celebration, where all are welcome to share and enjoy music, food, dance, culture and more. Dr Arun Sharma is Chairman of Celebrate India, the backbone of Diwali at Fed Square, and a titan of the cultural festival world. We were lucky enough to speak with the big man himself – that's on Anything But Square, the Fed Square podcast. SUBSCRIBE to Fed Square: https://bit.ly/3ioxRjr   World-class art galleries and installations. A diverse range of food and drink. Thrilling, extraordinary events that capture the hearts of Melburnians year after year. Fed Square is anything but square. Since opening in 2002, Fed Square has seen more than 100 million visits and been named the 6th Best Public Square in the World. Frankly, we're slaying out here and it's nice to be recognised.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FedSquare/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FedSquare   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fed.square/   What's On at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/  

We've invited back an old member of the Fed Fam for a chat – Vanessa Walker, placemaker and former Program Manager here at Fed Square and creatrix of the wonderful event calendar all Melbourne knows and loves. It's been a while, but there's nothing like reconnecting with old friends. Give the latest episode of Anything But Square a spin and hear Vanessa's thoughts on our Heritage listing, new opportunities, the future of public spaces after COVID and more. SUBSCRIBE to Fed Square: https://bit.ly/3ioxRjr   World-class art galleries and installations. A diverse range of food and drink. Thrilling, extraordinary events that capture the hearts of Melburnians year after year. Fed Square is anything but square. Since opening in 2002, Fed Square has seen more than 100 million visits and been named the 6th Best Public Square in the World. Frankly, we're slaying out here and it's nice to be recognised.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FedSquare/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FedSquare   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fed.square/   What's On at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/  

As part of the “Anything but Square” podcast, Fed Square & Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia present a new series, consisting of 5 episodes, providing impactful meditation session for the Melbourne community. In an increasingly uncertain world, anxiety and worry are on the increase for everyone. Although it's more difficult to control the world around us, there has never been a better time for learning to control our inner world – the place where these emotions are felt! In the last episode, Gen Dornying will explain the ancient techniques for transforming difficulties into a spiritual journey to happiness. Classes brought to you by Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia. SUBSCRIBE to Fed Square: https://bit.ly/3ioxRjr  World-class art galleries and installations. A diverse range of food and drink. Thrilling, extraordinary events that capture the hearts of Melburnians year after year. Fed Square is anything but square. Since opening in 2002, Fed Square has seen more than 100 million visits and been named the 6th Best Public Square in the World. Frankly, we're slaying out here and it's nice to be recognised.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FedSquare/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/FedSquare  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fed.square/  What's On at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/ 

Before that very first moustache changed everything back in 2003, Travis Garone was a creative who quickly made a name for himself doing what he loved - bringing artistic concepts to life for youth-driven surfing, skateboarding and music brands. So: not only is he the mastermind behind one of the world's biggest charity movements, but he's pretty much the coolest guy on earth too. Great. Leave some for the rest of us. We got chatty with Travis on Anything But Square, the Fed Square podcast. Lend us your ears. SUBSCRIBE to Fed Square: https://bit.ly/3ioxRjr   World-class art galleries and installations. A diverse range of food and drink. Thrilling, extraordinary events that capture the hearts of Melburnians year after year. Fed Square is anything but square. Since opening in 2002, Fed Square has seen more than 100 million visits and been named the 6th Best Public Square in the World. Frankly, we're slaying out here and it's nice to be recognised.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FedSquare/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FedSquare   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fed.square/   What's On at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/  

As part of the “Anything but Square” podcast, Fed Square & Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia present a new series, consisting of 5 episodes, providing impactful meditation session for the Melbourne community. Buddha taught that when the mind is focused in meditation it takes on the qualities of clarity and lucidity, like a clear blue sky. It also possesses great strength and stability. In this session, Gen Dornying will explain how to start a daily meditation practice, starting us on our journey to becoming a clear, bright, strong and stable person.  Classes brought to you by Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia. SUBSCRIBE to Fed Square: https://bit.ly/3ioxRjr  World-class art galleries and installations. A diverse range of food and drink. Thrilling, extraordinary events that capture the hearts of Melburnians year after year. Fed Square is anything but square. Since opening in 2002, Fed Square has seen more than 100 million visits and been named the 6th Best Public Square in the World. Frankly, we're slaying out here and it's nice to be recognised.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FedSquare/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/FedSquare  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fed.square/  What's On at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/ 

As part of the “Anything but Square” podcast, Fed Square & Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia present a new series, consisting of 5 episodes, providing impactful meditation session for the Melbourne community. These days mindfulness is big business, but it is nothing new! Core to Buddhist practice, mindfulness is simply a part of the mind that enables us to hold onto things – to remember. When we can hold positive, peaceful thoughts - through mindfulness – we're less stressed, more productive, happier people.  In this session Gen Dornying will explain mindfulness without the mystery. Each session will be focussed on an individual theme to improve mindfulness and promote inner peace. The series will be made in tandem with the Lunchtime Meditation livestream, hosted on the Fed Square website, every Tuesday. Classes brought to you by Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia. SUBSCRIBE to Fed Square: https://bit.ly/3ioxRjr  World-class art galleries and installations. A diverse range of food and drink. Thrilling, extraordinary events that capture the hearts of Melburnians year after year. Fed Square is anything but square. Since opening in 2002, Fed Square has seen more than 100 million visits and been named the 6th Best Public Square in the World. Frankly, we're slaying out here and it's nice to be recognised.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FedSquare/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/FedSquare  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fed.square/  What's On at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/ 

Imogen is the CEO of The Human Rights Arts and Film Festival (HRAFF) is Australia's premier cultural event devoted exclusively to the exploration of human rights issues through art and film. We cover how she became involved, which includes a failed attempt as a volunteer for the festival early on, just to prove you should never give up! As well as unpacking the current state of film festivals during a pandemic, how they have been able to pivot, and where to next.

As part of the “Anything but Square” podcast, Fed Square & Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia present a new series, consisting of 5 episodes, providing impactful meditation session for the Melbourne community.  Each and every one of us can tap into an inexhaustible supply of inner peace and happiness, but we are often our own worst enemy! This week Gen Dornying will explain how to manage the negative emotions that so often crowd our mind, making way for inner peace and contentment. Each session will be focussed on an individual theme to improve mindfulness and promote inner peace. The series will be made in tandem with the Lunchtime Meditation livestream, hosted on the Fed Square website, every Tuesday. Classes brought to you by Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia. SUBSCRIBE to Fed Square: https://bit.ly/3ioxRjr  World-class art galleries and installations. A diverse range of food and drink. Thrilling, extraordinary events that capture the hearts of Melburnians year after year. Fed Square is anything but square. Since opening in 2002, Fed Square has seen more than 100 million visits and been named the 6th Best Public Square in the World. Frankly, we're slaying out here and it's nice to be recognised.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FedSquare/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/FedSquare  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fed.square/  What's On at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/ 

The Australian Space Agency – little known, but some very busy bees indeed. Dr Anthony Murfett, Deputy Head of the Agency, sat down with Dr Xavier Csar, our own CEO, for a conversation between two Doctors. What is the Australian Space Agency up to? How is it collaborating with NASA, and what's all this we hear about a plan to get to Mars in the near future? That's all one Anything But Square, the Fed Square podcast. Keep watching the skiiies… World Space Week at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/events/world-space-week SUBSCRIBE to Fed Square: https://bit.ly/3ioxRjr   World-class art galleries and installations. A diverse range of food and drink. Thrilling, extraordinary events that capture the hearts of Melburnians year after year. Fed Square is anything but square. Since opening in 2002, Fed Square has seen more than 100 million visits and been named the 6th Best Public Square in the World. Frankly, we're slaying out here and it's nice to be recognised.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FedSquare/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FedSquare   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fed.square/   What's On at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/     

As part of the “Anything but Square” podcast, Fed Square & Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia present a new series, consisting of 5 episodes, providing impactful meditation session for the Melbourne community. Many people misunderstand happiness and in their efforts to derive happiness from external pleasures often feel dissatisfied and anxious. In this first session, Buddhist Monk Gen Dornying will explain what happiness is, how to find it, and how to really enjoy life.  Each session will be focussed on an individual theme to improve mindfulness and promote inner peace. The series will be made in tandem with the Lunchtime Meditation livestream, hosted on the Fed Square website, every Tuesday. Classes brought to you by Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia. SUBSCRIBE to Fed Square: https://bit.ly/3ioxRjr  World-class art galleries and installations. A diverse range of food and drink. Thrilling, extraordinary events that capture the hearts of Melburnians year after year. Fed Square is anything but square. Since opening in 2002, Fed Square has seen more than 100 million visits and been named the 6th Best Public Square in the World. Frankly, we're slaying out here and it's nice to be recognised.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FedSquare/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/FedSquare  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fed.square/  What's On at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/ 

Frida is the Programme Manager of Lentil As Anything's ‘The Inconvenience Store' A store in Melbourne's inner North that allows customers to pay what they feel for delicious meals, and a store made up of food that would otherwise be thrown away. We sit down with Frida to talk about food, food waste, the future of food security, and what it's like to run an NGO on a pay as you feel basis. They've also collaborated with us for two videos as part of the Little Food Festival. The Little Food Festival will run from 10am to 3pm on 30th of September, but registrants are encouraged to log on in early September to start working on the Minecraft and Citizen Science challenges.    SUBSCRIBE to Fed Square: https://bit.ly/3ioxRjr  World-class art galleries and installations. A diverse range of food and drink. Thrilling, extraordinary events that capture the hearts of Melburnians year after year. Fed Square is anything but square. Since opening in 2002, Fed Square has seen more than 100 million visits and been named the 6th Best Public Square in the World. Frankly, we're slaying out here and it's nice to be recognised.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FedSquare/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/FedSquare  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fed.square/  What's On at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/ 

Fed Square CXO Suzana Bishop is joined by Sandro Demaio, CEO of VicHealth and founder of the Sandro Demaio Foundation, to discuss the Little Food Festival and his mission to educate people about the importance of food to good health.   The popular Little Food Festival, delivered by Fed Square in partnership with the Sandro Demaio Foundation, the City of Melbourne and Monash University, returns in 2020 in virtual form.  The Little Food Festival will run from 10am to 3pm on 30  September, but registrants are encouraged to log on in early September to start working on the Minecraft and Citizen Science challenges.  SUBSCRIBE to Fed Square: https://bit.ly/3ioxRjr  World-class art galleries and installations. A diverse range of food and drink. Thrilling, extraordinary events that capture the hearts of Melburnians year after year. Fed Square is anything but square. Since opening in 2002, Fed Square has seen more than 100 million visits and been named the 6th Best Public Square in the World. Frankly, we're slaying out here and it's nice to be recognised.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FedSquare/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/FedSquare  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fed.square/  What's On at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/   

The Food Art Week is a food and art festival initiated by Tainá Guedes. The event was born in Berlin, the capital of innovation, creativity good food and sustainable projects. Fed Square plays host to their work as part of our Sustainable September initiative. We sit down with Tainá to talk about art, food, and how she uses these mediums to educate people about sustainability, and the current state of our planet. 

Sustainable September is coming to Fed Square, with the Virtual Square set to play host to inspiring events and content throughout the month in support of a positive message about health, community and the environment.  To celebrate Sustainable September, Fed Square's weekly podcast Anything But Square will be releasing a series of sustainability focused episodes throughout the month. Fed Square CEO Xavier Csar in conversation with Sea Shepherd Australia Director Jeff Hansen about the origins of Sea Shepherd, current and future campaigns, and what organisations and individuals can do to help protect our oceans.  At 7pm on 14 September, Fed Square in partnership with Sea Shepherd will be holding a free online screening of the documentary ‘Watson'*. Focusing on the life and mission of Sea Shepherd Founder Captain Paul Watson, the documentary melds contemporary interviews with Captain Paul Watson, archival clips of Sea Shepherd's dramatic encounters, alongside breathtaking underwater footage. The film screening, which people can register to watch by visiting https://fedsquare.com/events/sustainable-film-screening-with-sea-shepherd, will be followed by a live Q&A with Paul Watson. SUBSCRIBE to Fed Square: https://bit.ly/3ioxRjr World-class art galleries and installations. A diverse range of food and drink. Thrilling, extraordinary events that capture the hearts of Melburnians year after year. Fed Square is anything but square. Since opening in 2002, Fed Square has seen more than 100 million visits and been named the 6th Best Public Square in the World. Frankly, we're slaying out here and it's nice to be recognised. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FedSquare/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FedSquare Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fed.square/ What's On at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/

Xavier Csar, CEO of Fed Square sat down for a friendly discussion with Katrina Sedgwick OAM, ACMI Director & CEO recently and we were lucky enough to capture their convo. They chatted the importance of the screen culture to the community, going digital, and the redevelopment of ACMI at Fed Square.    SUBSCRIBE to Fed Square: https://bit.ly/3ioxRjr World-class art galleries and installations. A diverse range of food and drink. Thrilling, extraordinary events that capture the hearts of Melburnians year after year. Fed Square is anything but square. Since opening in 2002, Fed Square has seen more than 100 million visits and been named the 6th Best Public Square in the World. Frankly, we're slaying out here and it's nice to be recognised. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FedSquare/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FedSquare Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fed.square/ What's On at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/

In this episode, we hand the microphones over to Sherene Stewart and J-Maine Beazley- two event managers that are already making their mark with large scale First Nations events.  In 2019 Fed Square and the City of Melbourne hosted a partnership event called BlakHEART. This event was ambitious in many ways, firstly there was the short lead time then the mega task of finding 50+ First Nations artists to inhabit Fed Square and bring this event to life. BlakHEART was a huge success and it was all largely down to these two individuals.  These two are not only pulling off stellar events, they are revolutionising the arts industry, and getting large institutions and individuals to rethink how Indigenous artists and industry can better work together. And, how we can all continue to create, experience and support First Nations events.   SUBSCRIBE to Fed Square: https://bit.ly/3ioxRjr World-class art galleries and installations. A diverse range of food and drink. Thrilling, extraordinary events that capture the hearts of Melburnians year after year. Fed Square is anything but square. Since opening in 2002, Fed Square has seen more than 100 million visits and been named the 6th Best Public Square in the World. Frankly, we're slaying out here and it's nice to be recognised. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FedSquare/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FedSquare Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fed.square/ What's On at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/

Ben McCarthy, Multimedia Producer of Fed Square sat down with Dexter Eugenio and Jacob Paris of KASA Digital to discuss creating large-scale interactive experiences, how humans interact with screens and Fed Square's Dancing Santa application.    SUBSCRIBE to Fed Square: https://bit.ly/3ioxRjr   World-class art galleries and installations. A diverse range of food and drink. Thrilling, extraordinary events that capture the hearts of Melburnians year after year. Fed Square is anything but square. Since opening in 2002, Fed Square has seen more than 100 million visits and been named the 6th Best Public Square in the World. Frankly, we're slaying out here and it's nice to be recognised.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FedSquare/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FedSquare Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fed.square/ What's On at Fed Square: https://fedsquare.com/