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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. shopKOORIE Open for business and stocking authentic Aboriginal products, ideal for gift giving, don’t forget to drop into Shop Koorie.  

Where children play, create and learn. 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.

Explore Melbourne from the picturesque Yarra River. 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. Melbourne River Cruises Melbourne River Cruises 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: melbcruises.com.au Yarra River Cruises Experience the true charm of Melbourne with Yarra River Cruises. 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 – 3:30pm P: 8488 8880 W: yarrarivercruises.com.au Williamstown Ferries 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 – 5:30pm P: 9682 9555 W: williamstownferries.com.au

From the latest releases to hard-to-find imported titles, Melbourne’s best place for film books is the ACMI Shop. 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. Shopping for a gift? ACMI Gift Vouchers make a versatile present and can be used in the shop or at the box office.

A showcase of contemporary Australian design and architecture. Highlighting the NGV’s ongoing commitment to design, this dedicated space presents a diverse program of design and architecture-related content curated by the  Department of Contemporary Design and Architecture. The NGV Design Studio is a flexible space to explore and represent key ideas and issues in design and architecture and in doing so enhance the appreciation for contemporary design. Content ranges from retrospective exhibitions on seminal practitioners, to reactive projects, installations and thematic exhibitions exploring contemporary issues.

Please note that from 1-30 January (inclusive) the Chadstone Tourist Shuttle stop at Federation Square will be temporarily relocated to the east side of Russell Street extension, overlooking the train tracks. 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