Dapto Ribbonwood Centre
A popular, multi-purpose community hub conveniently located next to Dapto Showground.
Location and contact
Free parking is available on-site. The centre is a 50m or 1-minute walk from the nearest bus stop. It is 650m to Dapto train station.
Centre hours
| Administration hours | 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday |
| Hours available for hire | 6am - 1am (no noise after midnight) |
About Dapto Ribbonwood Centre
Dapto Ribbonwood Centre is a well-equipped, multipurpose centre suited to a wide variety of community, private and business uses including meetings, group fitness, staff training, concerts, exhibitions, social clubs, functions and more.
The centre features flexible spaces including two halls, four meeting rooms and three office spaces available for low-cost regular or occasional hire year-round.
The centre also hosts a wide variety of regular programs and activities open to the public, and is home to Dapto Library, CareWays Community offices and a community preschool.
This fully accessible and air-conditioned centre is managed by Wollongong City Council.
Book a space
- Air conditioned
- Children's playground
- Outdoor facilities and seating
- Suitable for 18th birthdays / formals
- Tables and chairs available
- Kitchen facilities
- Offices / meeting spaces
- BYO allowed (subject to RSA)
- TV / DVD / Whiteboard
- Free wi-fi
- Ramp / wheelchair access
- Hearing support
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking
- Stage
- Audio / visual equipment
- Piano available on request
- PA / sound system
- Gazebo
- Outdoor BBQ available on request

| Room | Dimensions (m) | Capacity (Theatre Style) | Capacity (Table Seating) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kurrajong Hall 1 & 2 | 22 x 15m | 400 | 324 |
| Kurrajong Hall 1 (with large stage and dressing rooms) | 15 x 13m | 250 | 216 |
| Kurrajong Hall 2 | 15 x 8.9m | 150 | 108 |
| Heininger Hall (small stage)* | 21.5 x 13.5m | 250 | 216 |
| Scribbly Gum Room | 12.4 x 8.5m | 90 | 80 |
| Laurel Room | 19.5 x 6m | 100 | 70 |
| Acacia Room | 9 x 5.7m | 50 | 32 |
| Banksia Room | 6.8 x 5.4m | 32 | 22 |
| Sassafras Room | 8.2 x 5.2m | 35 | 25 |
| Community Office 1 | 5.4 x 4.2m | 20 | 14 |
| Community Office 2 | 6.6 x 4.2m | 15 | 10 |
Heininger Hall fees
| Fee NameFee Name | Current Fee (incl. GST)Current Fee (incl. GST) |
|---|---|
| Fee NameHourly rate – Function | Fee incl. GST$53.00 |
| Fee NameHourly rate – Non Profit | Fee incl. GST$29.50 |
| Fee NameHourly rate – Other | Fee incl. GST$45.00 |
Kurrajong Hall 1 and 2 (combined) fees
| Fee NameFee Name | Current Fee (incl. GST)Current Fee (incl. GST) |
|---|---|
| Fee NameHourly rate – Function | Fee incl. GST$74.00 |
| Fee NameHourly rate – Non Profit | Fee incl. GST$44.00 |
| Fee NameHourly rate – Other | Fee incl. GST$65.00 |
Kurrajong Hall 1 fees
| Fee NameFee Name | Current Fee (incl. GST)Current Fee (incl. GST) |
|---|---|
| Fee NameHourly rate – Function | Fee incl. GST$63.00 |
| Fee NameHourly rate – Non Profit | Fee incl. GST$30.00 |
| Fee NameHourly rate – Other | Fee incl. GST$48.00 |
Kurrajong Hall 2 fees
| Fee NameFee Name | Current Fee (incl. GST)Current Fee (incl. GST) |
|---|---|
| Fee NameHourly rate – Function | Fee incl. GST$43.00 |
| Fee NameHourly rate – Non Profit | Fee incl. GST$26.00 |
| Fee NameHourly rate – Other | Fee incl. GST$36.00 |
Scribbly Gum Room or Laurel Room fees
| Fee NameFee Name | Current Fee (incl. GST)Current Fee (incl. GST) |
|---|---|
| Fee NameHourly rate – Function | Fee incl. GST$40.00 |
| Fee NameHourly rate – Non Profit | Fee incl. GST$22.00 |
| Fee NameHourly rate – Other | Fee incl. GST$36.00 |
Acacia Room fees
| Fee NameFee Name | Current Fee (incl. GST)Current Fee (incl. GST) |
|---|---|
| Fee NameHourly rate – Non Profit | Fee incl. GST$19.50 |
| Fee NameHourly rate – Other | Fee incl. GST$29.50 |
Banksia Room fees
| Fee NameFee Name | Current Fee (incl. GST)Current Fee (incl. GST) |
|---|---|
| Fee NameHourly rate – Non Profit | Fee incl. GST$17.00 |
| Fee NameHourly rate – Other | Fee incl. GST$24.50 |
Sassafras Room fees
| Fee NameFee Name | Current Fee (incl. GST)Current Fee (incl. GST) |
|---|---|
| Fee NameHourly rate – Non Profit | Fee incl. GST$15.50 |
| Fee NameHourly rate – Other | Fee incl. GST$22.00 |
Community Office fees
| Fee NameFee Name | Current Fee (incl. GST)Current Fee (incl. GST) |
|---|---|
| Fee NameDay session (9am - 5pm) – Non Profit | Fee incl. GST$50.50 |
| Fee NameDay session (9am - 5pm) – Other | Fee incl. GST$62.50 |
| Fee NameDay session (½ day - 9am - 1pm or 1pm - 5pm only) – Non Profit | Fee incl. GST$27.00 |
| Fee NameDay session (½ day - 9am - 1pm or 1pm - 5pm only) – Other | Fee incl. GST$33.50 |
| Fee NameHourly rate – Non Profit | Fee incl. GST$15.00 |
| Fee NameHourly rate – Other | Fee incl. GST$18.50 |
When you book a space for hire, you'll be sent an invoice.
Payments can be made through our BPOINT payment page.
You can also visit our Common Questions About Hiring Community Centres page for general information about hiring our venues.
Regular programs at Dapto Ribbonwood Centre
Please note that details may change without notice. We recommend that you contact the activity organiser to confirm times before you arrive.
Please see the Dapto Library page for information about regular library programs.
| Activity | Description | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Alcoholics Anonymous | Monday, 6pm – 7.30pm | 0466 246 277 |
| Campbell Page | Wednesday & Friday, 8.30am – 5pm | 0428 272 719 |
| Cancer Patient Art Therapy | Monday 9am – 12pm | 0403 695 764 |
| Crohn's and Colitis Australia | Tuesday Fortnightly, 7pm – 8.30pm | 0417 299 212 |
| Family Services Australia | Monday Fortnightly, 9am – 5pm | 0432 223 605 |
| Illawarra Cancer Carers – Lymphoedema Clinic | Friday Fortnightly, 9am – 2pm | 0423 135 342 |
| Miracle Babies | Wednesday Fortnightly | (02) 9724 8999 |
| Narcotics Anonymous | Please call for more details | 0451 896 584 |
| Positive Change Behaviour Support & Psychology | Thursday Fortnightly, 12pm – 4pm | 0458 628 822 |
| St Vincent De Paul | Monday to Friday, 9.30am – 11.30am | 0412 912 641 |
| Think Do Now | Thursdays Monthly 9am – 1pm | (02) 4204 1660 |
| Activity | Description | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Careways Community | Community Coffee, Creative Craft, Computer Courses, Legal Aid | (02) 4262 1918 |
| Dapto Camera Club | 1st Tuesday of month, 7:30pm – 10pm | 0435 196 065 |
| Dapto Neighbourhood Forum | 2nd Wednesday of month, 7pm – 9pm | 0403 037 137 |
| Dapto Senior Citizens | Senior activities, bowls, craft & concerts | Email daptoseniors@ gmail.com |
| Illawarra Parrot Club | 4th Tuesday of month, 7pm – 8.30pm | 0437 613 457 |
| Illawarra Plastic Modellers | 1st Saturday of month, 12.30pm – 3.30pm | 0419 148 335 |
| Illawarra Vintage Car Club | 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7:30pm – 10pm | 0412 628 462 |
| Italian for Beginners | Tuesday 6pm - 9pm Thursday 9am – 5pm | 0431 420 378 |
| Macedonian Welfare | Wednesday, 9am – 2pm | (02) 4275 2266 |
| South Coast Vintage Car Club | 2nd Tuesday of month, 7.30pm – 10.30pm | 0408 683 180 |
| Urimbirra Bonsai Society | 2nd Tuesday of month, 7pm – 10pm | 0418 453 707 |
| VIEW Club | 3rd Tuesday of month, 10am – 1pm | 0412 988 510 |
| William Beach Day Club | Friday, 8:30am – 2pm | 0448 424 034 |
| Wollongong Doll Club | 2nd Saturday of month, 9.30am – 2pm | (02) 4229 7010 |
| Wollongong Embroiderers | Friday, 10am – 3pm | 0410 510 019 |
| Wollongong Harmony Chorus | Thursday, 7:30pm - 10:30pm | 0412 903 571 |
| Wongawilli Colonial Dance | Sunday Fortnightly ,1pm – 4.30pm | 0404 667 614 |
| Activity | Description | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Dapto Fit Club | Mondays & Wednesday, 6pm – 8pm | 0412 352 046 |
| Dapto Physical Culture Club | Monday – Thursday. Please call for details. | 0413 043 668 |
| Elite Active Dance | Thursday 10am – 11am | 0404 792 077 |
| Fortuity – Weight Watchers | Tuesday 9am – 11am Saturday 7.30am – 9.30am | 1800 828 886 |
| Illawarra Yoga and Psychology | Tuesday, 11am – 12pm | 0402 426 288 |
| Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra | Tuesday 9.30am – 2pm | (02) 4229 7566 |
| Kiama Community College | Monday 4.30pm – 7.30pm | (02) 4232 1050 |
| Shobukai Nihon Shito Ryu Karate | Thursday 5pm – 6.30pm | 0450 647 803 |
| Taekidokai Martial Arts | Tuesday 5:30pm – 6:30 pm | 0421 566 312 |
| The Heartfulness Institute | Tuesday 6pm – 7pm | 0425 290 077 |
| Wollongong Shotokan Karate | Monday & Wednesday, 6pm – 7.30pm |
Email wollongong@ shotokankarate.com.au |
| Zumba with Maribel | Wednesday, 6.30 – 7.30pm | 0404 632 949 |
| Activity | Description | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Seventh Day Adventist Church | Saturday, 10.30am – 12.30pm | 0413 695 714 |
| Love Global Ministries | Sunday, 4pm – 5pm | 0491 447 314 |
| Revival Pentecostal Church | Saturday, 5pm – 7pm Sunday, 9.30am – 12pm | 0469 094 724 |