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The Koorie Heritage Trust takes Koorie peoples, cultures and communities from the literal and figurative fringes of Melbourne to a place that is a central meeting and gathering place for all Victorians. Their location at Fed Square is a recognition of their shared history and the importance of Koorie peoples as part of a broader 21st century community.
The Koorie Heritage Trust is committed to creating a safe space for all people to learn about and to help them  promote, support and celebrate the continuing journey of the Aboriginal people of South Eastern Australia.
KHT offer a range of programs and services including the only public collection in Victoria dedicated solely to Koorie art and culture comprising artefacts, pictures and photographs as well as a Oral History Program and a Reference Library; a cultural education service that includes guided walking tours, cultural competency training and programs developed specifically for schools and educators; an annual exhibition program with an emphasis on showcasing young and emerging Victorian Aboriginal art and artists; a Koorie Family History Service; and a retail shop dedicated exclusively to showcasing the uniqueness of Victorian Aboriginal art and design.
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Open for business and stocking authentic Aboriginal products, ideal for gift giving, don&#8217;t forget to drop into Shop Koorie.
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Australian Art, Design Books and Gifts.
The NGV design store at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia specialises in Australian art and design books, as well as an inspired selection of local design products.
The book range features Australian, Indigenous Australian and international contemporary art, design, fashion, photography and street art publications.
Design products include exclusive NGV products, the latest fashion accessories, home wares, children’s gifts and unique Indigenous Australian objects.
For more information visit: <a href="https://store.ngv.vic.gov.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://store.ngv.vic.gov.au</a>

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Showcasing Aboriginal and Modern Australian Art.
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia is the world’s first major gallery dedicated exclusively to Australian art. It is a spectacular showcase comprising over 20 galleries housed within a landmark architectural complex.
NGV Australia presents the history of Australian art from the Colonial period and the Heidelberg School through to contemporary art and includes photography, prints and drawings, fashion and textiles, decorative arts, and a suite of galleries dedicated to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art.
With special exhibitions and educational programs and new perspectives of the city through its glass matrix, NGV Australia is more than a great place to view art – it is a completely fresh approach that encourages people from all walks of life to enjoy the world of art.

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Find out more: <a href="https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/">https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/</a>

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Showcasing Aboriginal Art and Modern Australian Art.

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The Atrium is a magnificent galleria of glass and steel and a peerless indoor venue for exhibitions, product displays, launches, artistic installations, showcases and markets.

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<h2>Where children play, create and learn.</h2>
ArtPlay brings together children (from babies to 13 years of age) and artists to explore and create innovative arts experiences that encourage self-expression and playful exchange.
ArtPlay offers creative encounters that are by, for and with children and can be experienced at ArtPlay or in your own home. Bookings or registration at the door is required for all onsite events.
ArtPlay is behind Fed Square, next to the Yarra River – look out for the red brick building next to the playground.
The playground next door is the only one in Melbourne’s CBD, with slides, sandpits, swinging hammocks, activity panels, rock and rope climbing features and balance beams.
To find out more about What&#8217;s On at ArtPlay <a href="https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/arts-and-culture/artplay/whats-on/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click here</a>.

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Riverside tranquillity in the heart of the city
River Terrace is the walkway from Princes Bridge to Birrarung Marr, between Fed Square and the water. Flanked on all sides by icons of Melburnian architecture and some of the most tranquil, warm and enjoyable views in the city, River Terrace is highly sought after as a venue for its high natural foot traffic, beautiful surroundings and status as a prime gateway to and from the CBD.
Because of this, it’s a regular site for markets, festivals, event launches and sporting activities seeking to take advantage of its steady pedestrian flow and a shape that lends itself to long rows of marquees and stalls.

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<h2>Explore Melbourne from the picturesque Yarra River.</h2>
Our river cruises offer an exciting range of sightseeing and function cruises for visitors and locals. To buy tickets and find out more info, you can visit their booths up on River Terrace, right on the corner of Princes Bridge and Riverside Terrace.
<h2>Melbourne River Cruises</h2>
<a href="http://www.melbcruises.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Melbourne River Cruises</a> is Melbourne’s largest river cruise operator, boasting a range of vessels for sightseeing cruises across the city as well as through the Docklands and to Williamstown. Melbourne River Cruises also operates as an onboard functions vessel and a cruising restaurant.
When: Daily, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
P: +61 3 8610 2600
E: info@melbcruises.com.au
W: <a href="http://www.melbcruises.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">melbcruises.com.au</a>
<h2>Yarra River Cruises</h2>
Experience the true charm of Melbourne with <a href="https://yarrarivercruises.com.au/">Yarra River Cruises</a>. Melbourne, voted the Worlds’ Most Liveable City 2014, is best seen from the vantage point of its jewel in the crown: the Yarra River.
When: Daily, 11:30am &#8211; 3:30pm
P: 8488 8880
W: <a href="https://yarrarivercruises.com.au/">yarrarivercruises.com.au</a>
<h2>Williamstown Ferries</h2>
Cruise through Southbank, the Docklands, the Port of Melbourne, under the West Gate Bridge to the River Entrance and to the Historic Seaport of Williamstown. Hop off to explore Williamstown and return later, or stay onboard and return to the city. From Williamstown you can see across to Port Melbourne, South Melbourne, St. Kilda and return into the stunning views of the city skyline.
When: 9:30am &#8211; 5:30pm
P: 9682 9555
W: <a href="http://williamstownferries.com.au/">williamstownferries.com.au</a>

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From the latest releases to hard-to-find imported titles, Melbourne’s best place for film books is the <a href="https://shop.acmi.net.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ACMI Shop</a>. Located at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, the ACMI Shop takes film merchandise to a new level, scouring the planet, and possibly galaxies far, far away, to add to their quirky range. Unique gifts, off-beat collectables as well as movie-themed games, accessories, toys and cards make the ACMI Shop a must-see when you visit Fed Square.

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Beautifully crafted and authentic Indigenous art and craft
Discover Aboriginal Victoria with beautifully crafted and authentic art and craft at shopKHT.
Our Aboriginal Victorian artists, designers and craft practitioners are some of the most highly regarded and we are always delighted to share their product with you.
Buying from us, you are purchasing an authentic Victorian Aboriginal designed and produced product grounded in a 60,000-year-old history. You are also directly supporting and providing direct benefits back to these makers.

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The Koorie Heritage Trust provides a unique range of programs and services to promote, support and celebrate the Aboriginal culture of South-Eastern Australia.
The annual exhibition program focuses on emerging and established Aboriginal artists with an emphasis on contemporary Koorie art, while the retail outlet stocks authentic Koorie-made art and artefacts.
The Koorie Heritage Trust also offers an <a href="http://www.koorieheritagetrust.com/cultural_education/education" target="_blank" rel="noopener">education program and resources</a> for schools and educators and a range of <a href="http://www.koorieheritagetrust.com/cultural_education/tours" target="_blank" rel="noopener">educational walking tours</a>.

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<h2>ACMI is your museum of screen culture. Navigate the universe of film, TV, videogames and art with ACMI.</h2>
Located in the heart of Melbourne&#8217;s Fed Square, ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image) celebrates the wonder and power of the world&#8217;s most democratic artform – fostering the next generation of makers, players and watchers.
ACMI offers exhibitions, cinemas, and an incredible gift shop. Entry to ACMI is free, as is the interactive exhibition The Story of the Moving Image &#8211; open 364 days a year. On arrival you can collect The Lens, a free, handheld device that allows you to explore, collect and discover a universe of new films, TV shows, videogames and art to watch, play and experience. Simply tap on the objects and experiences you enjoy as you move through the exhibition, and log in later to see your online collection and discover even more about the world of screen culture.
Find out more: <a href="https://www.acmi.net.au/">https://www.acmi.net.au/</a>

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<h2>The beating heart of Melbourne.</h2>
The Main Square is one of the biggest and most popular outdoor venues in all of Melbourne. 10,000-people capacity, direct access to Flinders St Station and other high-traffic transport stops, our loud and proud Digital Façade, our stage area with state-of-the-art sound system and far more besides.
The Square has naturally become Melbourne’s traditional meeting points, and even when unbooked it’s packed to the brim with visitors and natural foot traffic.
Plus of course there’s immediate access to nearly everything in Fed Square: ACMI, The Atrium, <a href="http://www.fedsquare.com/venue-hire/river-terrace">Riverside Terrace</a> (plus, of course, the Yarra river itself), The Edge, The Ian Potter Centre, oodles of bars, cafes galleries and more!

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Melbourne Men’s Shed came into being from a community desire to have a space for men to meet in the city. The shed provides a range of activities for both working and retired men, from cards and digital photography to woodwork as well as opportunities to become involved in volunteer work, a walking group and social activities.
Melbourne Men’s Shed is an inclusive space with the capacity to offer programs for disabled men, female members, artists, students and guests.
In this safe environment, men are encouraged to:
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<li>Create things</li>
<li>Share knowledge</li>
<li>Build friendships</li>
<li>Become involved in community life</li>
<li>Support selected community projects</li>
<li>Improve health outcomes</li>
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Parking in the Melbourne CBD is easy when you choose to park at the Fed Square Car Park. Conveniently located on the Russel Street Extension and with a second entrance off Batman Ave, the Fed Square Car Park is safe and secure and provides quick and easy access to Fed Square, the MCG and sporting precinct, South Bank and Melbourne CBD and shopping districts.

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The Chadstone Tourist Shuttle operates 41 services from/to Federation Square every week, it’s free of charge to all tourists, shoppers and day trippers.
The shuttle leaves from Bay 1 on the Russell St Extension, please follow the link below to make a booking.
Schedule (subject to change, please see the booking site for all services)
Monday-Wednesday 
Fed Square to Chadstone: 9am, 10.30am, 12.30pm, 3pm, 4.45pm 
Chadstone to Fed Square: 9.45am, 11.45am, 2.15pm, 4pm, 5.30pm
Thursday-Saturday 
Fed Square to Chadstone: 9am, 10.30am, 12.30pm, 2.45pm, 4.45pm, 6.15pm, 8.15pm 
Chadstone to Fed Square: 9.45am, 11.45am, 2pm, 4pm, 5.30pm, 7.30pm, 9pm
Sunday 
Fed Square to Chadstone: 10am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 4pm, 5.45pm 
Chadstone to Fed Square: 10.45am, 12.45pm, 3.15pm, 5pm, 7pm

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