The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.

The Venny School Holiday Program

Check out the school holiday program and timetable for The Venny.

The Venny is a supervised playground and communal backyard located in JJ Holland Park in Kensington. It is a unique community space that supports intercultural play, therapeutic support and social cohesion.

Children are free to come and go and participate in self-directed play.

The Venny also offer The Venny to You and Bike program which is running at the North Melbourne and Flemington public housing estates.

Sessions are free and running Tuesdays - Saturdays between 1pm - 5pm. Check out the program for more details on days, times and locations.

Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.

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