Common Questions About Hiring Community Centres

We've shared some questions and answers below that people often ask about hiring our community centres and halls.

Each location and each hirer is unique, so if you have a question not covered here, please get in touch with the location you're interested in to talk about your needs.

Prices vary based on each venue's size, included features, the type of event, and the time and length of use.

We try to keep costs as low as possible to make hiring accessible.

Discounts are available for not-for-profit community groups.

Check the page for the venue you're interested in to see current pricing or contact the centre directly for more information.

Please contact the centre you're interested in hiring to arrange a time to visit.

We also have photos and floor plans online for many centres. Visit our Community Centres and Halls page to see details for each centre.

All events held outside business hours require a security bond.

Bonds are refunded after the event if the Conditions of Hire have been met. This means that your event doesn't run over time, and that the venue is left how you found it, ready for the next user.

Keys also need to be returned on the next business day.

Payment methods may vary depending on the venue.

You'll receive an invoice once your booking is confirmed, which will include payment options.

Yes. most centres have kitchen facilities where food can be prepared and served on-site.

Most kitchens include fridges, ovens, cooktops and microwaves, as well as serving crockery, plates, cutlery and glasses.

You are also welcome to organise catering for your event, but please let us know ahead of time.

Kitchens must be left in the condition in which you found them, with all items cleaned and packed away.

Please note that our centres are single-use plastic free venues. Only plastic free disposable plates and cups are allowed. These items are available at most supermarkets.

Kitchens cannot be hired for commercial cooking purposes.

No, you need to set up the room when you arrive.

Make sure you have booked enough time to set up your space, as well as time at the end to pack it all up.

Some venues can set up the room before the event for an additional fee. Please check with centre staff.

Yes, but there are some things to keep in mind.

The following things are not allowed:

Single-use plastic items
Attaching anything to walls
Open flames, candles or smoke machines
Helium balloons.

Candles, smoke machines or helium balloons may set off smoke alarms, which will incur a fee.

Items that are generally allowed and can be good options for decorating include:

Free-standing decorations
Fairy lights and LED candles
Centrepieces, flowers and plants
Photo booths
Bunting.

Remember, the venue must be left how you found it, ready for the next user, with all decorations and rubbish removed.

Entertainment including DJs, live music, guest speakers, party hire equipment including jumping castles, petting zoos and similar are welcome at most venues.

However, you must discuss any entertainment or equipment you want to bring in, before confirming your event.

Some restrictions and conditions apply.

Hours may vary at each venue.

Most centres are available for hire between 6am and midnight, subject to availability.

Please check with your preferred venue to confirm times before you book.

The safety of people using our venues is the highest importance.

For larger parties and evening bookings, you may be required to provide licensed security as part of your hire.

Our staff will guide you through this and answer any questions.

You will need to have public liability insurance if you are:

Hiring one of our venues on a regular / ongoing basis
A business
Holding an event open to the general public.

You do not need public liability insurance to hire a space for a private event.

You can only access the building or room for the exact time you have booked.

Please make sure you book enough time to set up and pack down from your event.

Venues must be left in the same condition as you found them, clean and ready for the next hirer.

We welcome regular groups and activities at our centres.

Most centres take regular bookings in October for the following calendar year, but you are welcome to contact us any time to talk about ongoing bookings.

Smoking, vaping or using e-cigarettes is not allowed at any centre or hall, or within 4 metres of any entrance or open window.