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Anything But Square

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. Join us in our weekly Anything But Square podcast.

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15:51

Multicultural Week with SisterWorks

Anything But Square ·

2021/11/01

In the lead up to Multicultural Week at Fed Square, Sarah Ghassali interviews Ifrin, the head of social enterprise at SisterWorks, a Non-For-Profit organisation that supports migrant, refugee and asylum seeker women in Melbourne. Ifrin discusses the range of opportunities provided to the women, the sustainable ethics of their products, as well as how listeners can support the organisation to continue its mission.https://www.instagram.com/sisterworks_inc/

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09:13

Sustainable September with Plant the Seed Melbourne

Anything But Square ·

2021/09/30

In the lead up to Sustainable September at Fed Square, Sarah Ghassali is joined by Pedro and Carly from the Future Focus Group, discussing the upcoming Plant The Seed Melbourne initiative, which encourages average Melbournians to get involved in urban farming and sustainable living. Pedro and Carly share the inspiration behind this project, as well as their vision for a more sustainable Melbourne! https://www.facebook.com/planttheseedmelbourne

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14:59

Sustainable September with Casey Youth Action Committee

Anything But Square ·

2021/09/24

In the lead up to Sustainable September at Fed Square, Sarah Ghassali chats to Nat and Tanisha from the 2021 intake of the Casey Youth Action Committee (CYAC). A local youth initiative open to Casey residents aged 15-25, the CYAC are dedicated to tackling sustainability and climate action within the City of Casey. Tanisha and Nat share their top tips on sustainable living and discuss what advocacy means to them. Want to get involved? Head to https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/want-get-involved to find out

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25:57

Sustainable September with ‘Waste to Wear‘ hosts...

Anything But Square ·

2021/09/22

In the lead-up to Sustainable September at Fed Square, Sarah Ghassali chats to Rachel Kelly, founder of E tū and co-founder of Peacebeam, as well Swedish/ New Zealand artist and maker Ulla-Britta Westergren. Rachel and Ulla discuss the ways in which they implement sustainable practices in their work and lifestyles, the importance of open-source information sharing as well as their exciting Waste to Wear Kids workshop at Fed

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23:07

Sustainable September with Katharine Balson from...

Anything But Square ·

2021/09/15

In the lead-up to Sustainable September at Fed Square, Sarah Ghassali is joined by Katharine Balson, Victorian Education Coordinator representing OzHarvest at Little Food Festival. OzHarvest is Australia's leading food rescue organisation, and has been in operation since 2004. Their team of volunteers in yellow vans work to rescue surplus food from 457 food businesses throughout Melbourne, delivering more than 320,000 nutritious meals every month to 150 charities supporting those who need it

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19:34

NAIDOC Week with Taungurung artist Mick Harding

Anything But Square ·

2021/07/08

In this episode, Sarah Ghassali is joined by Mick Harding, a Taungurung man of the Yowung-Illam-Baluk and Yerrun-Illam-Baluk clans, celebrated artist and the current deputy chair of the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council. Harding talks about how he became an artist and how he sees art as being about sharing story – integral to culture, necessary for healing and fundamentally human. He also shares his thoughts on this year’s NAIDOC Week theme ‘Heal Country’ and the current work he's been involved

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21:04

NAIDOC Week with Australian Greens Senator for...

Anything But Square ·

2021/07/06

In this interview, Sarah Ghassali is joined by Australian Greens Senator for Victoria and Gunnai Gunditjmara and Djab Wurrung woman Lidia Thorpe, during NAIDOC Week 2021. Thorpe, who became the first Aboriginal person to be elected to Victorian Parliament in 2017, shares her thoughts on NAIDOC Week, its history as a day of protest against colonisation, how we can make it more inclusive and progressive and tips for more ethical allyship for non-Indigenous listeners. Thorpe also shares her views

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17:52

Mindful Mondays – Episode 5: Sustainable Resilience

Anything But Square ·

2021/07/05

Craving ten minutes of peace? Join in for our fifth and final Mindful Monday meditation podcast episode, thanks to Kadampa Meditation Centre, and turn your manic Monday into a Mindful Monday! Episode 5 – Sustainable resilience In this final session of our ‘Fresh Beginnings’ series, Gen Dornying discusses where we go from here: how we take these tools and practically implement them, every day. From fresh beginnings to life-long meaning and happiness!

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16:01

Mindful Mondays – Episode 4: Happiness from...

Anything But Square ·

2021/06/28

Craving ten minutes of peace? Join in for our fourth, and penultimate, Mindful Monday meditation podcast episode, thanks to Kadampa Meditation Centre, and turn your manic Monday into a Mindful Monday! Episode 4 – Happiness from adversity, part 2 Building on the tools we have learned so far, and in particular our newly developed self-confidence, Gen Dornying explores techniques for transforming the mundane daily grind into increasing inner wellness, happiness and a great quality of life.

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19:29

Global Pride Month – Interview with writer Lujayn...

Anything But Square ·

2021/06/26

In this interview, Sarah Ghassali chats to Lujayn Hourani about LGBTQIA+ pride and intersectionality. Lujayn is a Lebanese-Palestinian writer, editor, and arts worker currently living on Wurundjeri Country. Born stateless, they emigrated to Melbourne in 1997. Lujayn is the Communications Director at Road to Refuge NGO and is one of the recipients of the 2020 Wheeler Centre's Next Chapter writers' scheme. You can find his writing in the Australian Poetry Journal, Meanjin, Going Down Swinging, The

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18:27

Mindful Mondays – Episode 3: Self Esteem

Anything But Square ·

2021/06/21

Craving ten minutes of peace? Join in for our third Mindful Monday meditation podcast episode, thanks to Kadampa Meditation Centre, and turn your manic Monday into a Mindful Monday! Episode 3 – Self Esteem Whether we seek spiritual, personal or material success, Self esteem is essential if we are to make our life work. We all know what it’s life to feel vulnerable and anxious with respect to our work and personal life. You will be surprised at just how easy it is to solve these problems!

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14:14

Mindful Mondays – Episode 1: Finding Your Path

Anything But Square ·

2021/06/07

Craving ten minutes of peace? Join in for the first of our Mindful Monday meditation podcast episodes, thanks to Kadampa Meditation Centre, and turn your manic Monday into a Mindful Monday! Episode 1 – Finding your path What is the meaning of life? Why do I get out of bed every day? What is it all about? In this first session, Buddhist Monk Gen Dornying will discuss the Buddhist view on the meaning of life and talk to the concept of giving your life a spiritual dimension. Then whatever happens,

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36:11

Art with heart, with Tristana Fitzgerald: Open Canvas...

Anything But Square ·

2021/05/05

Tristana Fitzgerald is an Open Canvas artist, currently exhibiting her work in the Figures of Love exhibition here at Fed Square. In this episode we talk to Tristana about her art and influences, how Open Canvas has supported her and how art helps her see the world through other people's eyes. Open Canvas is a social enterprise that works to empower artists who have been affected by homelessness, disability, mental illness or other forms of adversity. Figures of Love is exhibiting in the Fracture

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30:23

Art with Heart, with Dan Rath from Open Canvas

Anything But Square ·

2021/04/08

In this interview, Kate Mulqueen talks to Dan Rath, the co-founder of Open Canvas. Open Canvas is a social enterprise that supports artists who have been disadvantaged through homelessness, mental illness or other forms of adversity. Here Dan talks about what inspired him and his wife Jessica to start Open Canvas, and how Open Canvas provides mentoring, art supplies and a platform for artists to showcase their work and gain an income. In April, Fed Square will be launching ‘Figures of Love’ – the

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37:44

Summer of Classic Films - Stand by Me & Labyrinth

Anything But Square ·

2021/03/26

The Big Screen at Fed Square is lighting up this summer with a stack of classic films! And the best part? They’re completely free! In this new 3 part series, join Ben, Sarah and Luke discuss each film from the Summer of Classic Film series. It’s all happening inside Fed Oasis. So there’s comfy seating, shaded areas, environmentally-friendly recycled astroturf, and in-square food and drink delivery – just order from one of our fabulous restaurants and cafes and you’ve got a gold-class cinema

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29:11

Summer of Classic Films - Karate Kid & Little Shop of...

Anything But Square ·

2021/03/17

Wax on. Wax off. In this week's podcast we discuss what's showing on the big screen - Karate Kid & Little Shop of Horrors - with our resident cinephiles Luke, Sarah and Ben. The Big Screen at Fed Square is lighting up this summer with a stack of classic films! And the best part? They’re completely free! In this new 3 part series, join Ben, Sarah and Luke discuss each film from the Summer of Classic Film series. It’s all happening inside Fed Oasis. So there’s comfy seating, shaded areas,

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29:17

International Women's Day 2021 - Change Our Game

Anything But Square ·

2021/03/07

In the Edge, on Friday 8th March 2020, The Change Our Game Ambassadors kicked the Symposium with a moving and personal storytelling piece, sharing with the audience their own experiences in sport and what drove them to become a leader and commit to making a difference as a Change Our Game Ambassador. Change Our Game, an initiative of the Victorian Government assembled a list of leading thinkers who will share their insight, knowledge and experiences and will discuss the critical role community sport

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53:27

Summer of Classic Films - Rocky & The Goonies

Anything But Square ·

2021/02/25

The Big Screen at Fed Square is lighting up this summer with a stack of classic films! And the best part? They’re completely free! In this new 3 part series, join Ben, Sarah and Luke discuss each film from the Summer of Classic Film series. It’s all happening inside Fed Oasis. So there’s comfy seating, shaded areas, environmentally-friendly recycled astroturf, and in-square food and drink delivery – just order from one of our fabulous restaurants and cafes and you’ve got a gold-class cinema

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37:36

ACMI and Fed Square Present Not So Silent Film Series

Anything But Square ·

2021/02/23

Fed Square is partnering with ACMI, Melbourne’s home of gaming, films and screen culture to bring you the outdoor cinema silent film series free on our big screen. But wait, there’s more – each of these films is accompanied by musicians performing live to create a new, original and fantastical soundtrack. Wrap ya ears around that one. From Bluegrass thrumming to rhythmic drumming, Fed Square x ACMI are your pals for a free outdoor cinematic extravaganza this summer. On this week's episode, Phillip

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25:13

Fed Summer with Dumb Whales

Anything But Square ·

2021/02/03

A broodingly intense live act fusing the melodic sensibility of 60s British Invasion with the dynamism and dark energy of 90s grunge, with powerhouse rhythmics dissecting love, lust, friendship and murder. Dumb Whales will play your heartstrings like a guitar. Pull on your old The Kinks top and wail into a hairbrush with them. 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

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