The Traditional Owners of Port Phillip are the Yaluk-ut Weelam Clan of the Boon Wurrung.
We pay our respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land and water.
The City of Port Phillip is a vibrant municipality, where the city meets the sea, located on the northern foreshore of Port Phillip Bay stretching for over 11 km, and south of the Melbourne Central Business District.
One of the oldest areas of Melbourne, Port Phillip is known for its dynamic urban villages, magnificent heritage buildings, beautiful beaches, parks, gardens and its inclusive, diverse community celebrated for its bold, artistic expressions. The city features some of Victoria’s most popular and innovative cultural events, recreational facilities, restaurants and entertainment venues.
The City of Port Phillip contains a number of varied retail, entertainment and leisure precincts including Bay Street (Port Melbourne), Victoria Avenue (Albert Park), Clarendon Street (South Melbourne), Armstrong Street (Middle Park), Fitzroy Street (St Kilda), Acland Street (St Kilda), Carlisle Street (Balaclava) and Ormond Road (Elwood).
Comprising seven wards, it is predominantly an amalgamation of three former cities – St Kilda, parts of South Melbourne, most of Port Melbourne, as well as a small portion
of Windsor from the former City of Prahran, with a population in excess of 110,000 people. Council offices operate several facilities including local libraries, childcare centres, parks, playgrounds and community centres.
The City of Port Phillip superior quality of life is the result of the City’s focus on maintaining safe and clean neighbourhoods, high-rated school districts, and strong community spirit and involvement.
Major corporations and companies are headquartered in Port Phillip. Among these are included Port Melbourne International Film Studios, St Kilda Road business district and industrial, warehousing and manufacturing districts in South Melbourne and Port Melbourne. The City of Port Phillip is touted as a world-class tourist destination.
The mission of Alex Read Theatre Performances Inc, based at the Alex Theatre St Kilda, is to integrate the arts into the identity, growth and economic vitality of the City of Port Phillip by presenting, programming, and creating partnerships that benefit youth, residents, patrons, artists, organisations and businesses in the community.
The Alex Theatre ST.K, performing arts & entertainment centre, is a destination powered by the Alex Read Theatre Performances Inc. (ART)
ART is powered by donors, artists, partners and by all people interested in the longevity, preservation and community healing power of the arts.
Telling the stories that matter.
The beating heart of Victorian show business.
