Kensington is a uniquely charming suburb with a village-like feel, only 4 km north-west of the central city. Locals describe the strong sense of community as key strengths of the neighbourhood.

A self-confessed mushroom lover, Emma Wasson will host Mushfest in October, with support from a City Of Melbourne neighbourhood grant. The event is a celebration of the Kensington Stockyard Food Garden’s fifth anniversary, along with a chance to learn more about mushrooms.

Bringing babies into the world with joy and kindness is the life’s work of Kensington's MAMA director Jan Ireland. She recently won an achievement award in the Lord Mayor’s Small Business Awards.

There’s no doubt about it, Melburnians love pets. Dog and cat registrations are booming as people seek out loyal companions and exercise buddies, so we’ve put together some top tips for responsible pet owners.

Read on to find out Melbourne’s top dog breeds, how you can help people and pets live in harmony, pet ownership alternatives for short-term residents, the city’s best pet-friendly staycations and more.

There are few better ways to connect with people than over a good meal. This is something that the Vietnamese and Indochinese Elders Social Group knows to be true. The group is a place for older women from these communities to connect and share culture. They have been meeting regularly at Kensington Neighbourhood House for more than 35 years.

Head to the Kensington and Riverslide skate parks to enjoy welcoming and inclusive skateboarding sessions every week. Supported by top coaches, some participants have Olympic dreams in sight.

Bop along to sweet beats as a new music studio on wheels pops up at local public housing estates in Kensington, North Melbourne and beyond.

Bliss out in nature, get your hands dirty and enjoy garden-to-plate morning teas at Kensington’s sensory garden.

We design and deliver a packed program of capital works to make your neighbourhood a great place to live, work and visit.

Pop into Kensington Neighbourhood House for a warm welcome and take your pick from more than 99 inclusive events every week.

Passionate Melburnians are making-over their heritage places to help preserve beautiful streetscapes for generations to come. Meet the Kensington neighbours who’ve recently completed restoration projects, and find out how to apply for a heritage grant to help transform your place.

Kensington resident, Thomas, received a free Gardens for Wildlife visit helping to transform his small inner-city courtyard.

Bumper crops and bags of community spirit typify the close-knit community of Kensington, where Melanie Del Monaco is the passionate neighbourhood partner.

Alice transformed the balcony of her home in Kensington into an inviting green space with the help of our Gardens for Wildlife program.

Rarely has the saying ‘mi casa, su casa’ held more meaning than it does the minute you step inside the Kensington Neighbourhood House.