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/

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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.  

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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/ 

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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.  

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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.

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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/  

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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 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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/