22/06/2026
Kids, parents and carers, join us tomorrow night at Cubbies for our quarterly Family Dinner Night.
The Venny runs free supervised communal backyards in Kensington and Fitzroy and The Venny To You pop-up play service. For children and young people 5-16.
Children under 5 welcome with supervision. The Venny is a supervised playground and communal backyard located adjacent to the Kensington public housing estate in Melbourne’s inner North. 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 delivers early interventi
22/06/2026
Kids, parents and carers, join us tomorrow night at Cubbies for our quarterly Family Dinner Night.
17/06/2026
If you are looking to make a donation to a charitable cause before the end of the financial year, please consider The Venny.
Help keep the magic coming at The Venny One of Kensington’s most beloved institutions is appealing for donations to help offset rising costs as it continues to conjure its low-key magic for the community.
15/06/2026
This term, our Girls Group+ at Cubbies have been learning the exciting art of fire twirling under the guidance of our talented playworker, Orlando!
The girls have embraced the challenge with enthusiasm, building confidence, coordination, and new skills while having plenty of fun along the way. We’re so proud of their dedication, courage, and willingness to try something new.
A huge thank you to Orlando for sharing his expertise and inspiring our young people to shine!
10/06/2026
🎉 Today at The Venny, we're celebrating the International Day of Play! 🎈
Play is more than just fun. It's how children learn, connect, create, and thrive. Today, we're recognising the importance of play in every child's life and the positive impact it has on wellbeing, development, and community.
Join us for play after school today in Kensington, Fitzroy and Flemington.
09/06/2026
Thank you to for providing us with funding to support our Boys Group+ program at Cubbies in Fitzroy.
05/06/2026
As posted yesterday our CEO, Carolyn Webster, is hanging up her well-worn boots forever and heading off into the sunset. We are now recruiting for a new CEO. Applications can be made via Ethical Jobs. https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/thevenny/chief-executive-officer-kensington-fitzroy
04/06/2026
After more than a year leading The Venny, our CEO Carolyn Webster is moving on and we want to take a moment to properly acknowledge what she has built.
Carolyn came to the role having already given years of her time as a volunteer. Carolyn leaves behind a genuinely stronger organisation. She overhauled our systems and processes, created foundations that will serve this community for years to come, and led her team with real care and warmth.
On behalf of the board, we want to acknowledge the enormous contribution Carolyn has made to The Venny. We are sad to see her go and deeply grateful for everything she has given this organisation. We wish her every success in what comes next.
03/06/2026
In partnership with The Kensington Association and City of Melbourne, The Venny is proud to support “Kensington Plays The Adaptation Game” on Monday 22nd June 6pm-8pm.
Using local maps and data, players will explore how Kensington could be impacted by events like storms, extreme heat and floods, and what we can do to build community resilience.
Find out more and register here: https://events.humanitix.com/tag-kensington
28/05/2026
26/05/2026
National Reconciliation Week kicks off tomorrow. The theme “All In” is about everyone actively working together to achieve reconciliation. Get involved in what’s happening locally, there’s plenty on offer in Kensington. Otherwise go here https://www.reconciliation.org.au/calendar/ to check out what's on offer near you.
| Tuesday | 3:30pm - 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30pm - 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 3:30pm - 5:30pm |
| Friday | 3:30pm - 5:30pm |
| Saturday | 1pm - 5pm |