The Venny Inc

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.

22/05/2026

We’re excited to announce that on Monday, The Venny’s Board elected a new Chairperson — Adeel Nabeebux 🎉

Adeel is a local resident who brings a wealth of experience in finance, legal, policy development, risk management, strategic planning, and advocacy. His knowledge, leadership, and commitment to community will be a great asset to The Venny.

Please join us in warmly welcoming Adeel to this role — we look forward to the positive impact he will help create! 👏

20/05/2026

We’re excited to launch our brand-new website this week! 🎉

Fresh, fun and playful, our new site has been designed to make it easier for everyone to connect with us. It can even be viewed in languages other than English.

A huge thank you to the team at Local Impact for bringing our vision to life.

www.thevenny.org.au

18/05/2026

In celebration of National Volunteer Week we want to give a big shout out to our fabulous volunteers who generously give their time to support The Venny … Adeel, Alyese, Amy, Ann, Anna, Anne, Ava, Charlie, George, Giorgio, Henry, Julia, Kerry, Kieran, Lauren, Lisel, Mads, Mako, Maria, Megan, Melissa, Mick, Our Urban Farmers, Robyn, Sandy, Sarah, Tilda and Zak.

13/05/2026

Thank you to Mirvac staff for choosing to spend their National Community Day helping out at Cubbies today. The yard has never looked better!

06/05/2026

Our new website is coming soon which features some beautiful new images. This one is already a favourite: capturing the simple joy and thrill of hiding away, unseen, with a friend.