Availability
To check for room availability or to which groups are currently meeting, please see our 2022 Booking Schedule. Hiring charges are available in the 'Hiring a room' section below.
Heaters
Please note: The heaters can be difficult to start if the Pilot Lights have been turned off. An instruction video can be found here. Sorry but the file has been corrupted so no video. You just need patience- a lot!! There are written instruction on the units.
The Downer Centre- nostalgic photos of the Square - marvel at the improvements when you visit!
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The Centre is located in Frencham Place, Downer, in a pleasant garden environment. Three rooms are available for community organisations and activity groups.
With not-for-profit community groups always having priority over other groups, prices range from $12 to $25 per hour. Please direct enquiries to downercentre@gmail.com along with your details and any booking needs. For urgent matters call 0404 758 576. Rooms are not available for private parties or other private functions. |
Hiring a room
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See our FORMS page for all forms related to hall hire and DCA matters including:- Membership of the DCA
- Nomination for the Management Committee |
Facilities at Downer Community Centre
There are three rooms available for hire, usually on a regular basis, to community groups and non-profit organisations. Refer to the Downer Community Centre Current Client Schedule above for possible vacancies or contact the Centre Coordinator at downercentre@gmail.com for the latest on availability.
Note that some hours are are set aside Sunday mornings for cleaning, and halls may need to be left vacant if a quiet group has booked and require quite from the adjacent hall.
There is a kitchen with a stove, microwave, fridge, urns, cups, cutlery, etc) at the Centre and male and female toilets. Please note that the Centre does not have disabled toilet facilities and the public toilets near the oval have been decommissioned.
If you make a booking, a key to the Centre will be made available. These are high security keys, and expensive to
cut, and you will be required to pay a $100 key bond at the time of signing an agreement. This bond is refundable at the end of the booking.
The East Hall seats up to 50, has a lino floor and is located next to the kitchen.
The West Hall seats up to 55 and is carpeted. No food or drink is allowed in this hall.
The smaller East Room seats 15-20, so is suitable for meetings or smaller groups.
Note that some hours are are set aside Sunday mornings for cleaning, and halls may need to be left vacant if a quiet group has booked and require quite from the adjacent hall.
There is a kitchen with a stove, microwave, fridge, urns, cups, cutlery, etc) at the Centre and male and female toilets. Please note that the Centre does not have disabled toilet facilities and the public toilets near the oval have been decommissioned.
If you make a booking, a key to the Centre will be made available. These are high security keys, and expensive to
cut, and you will be required to pay a $100 key bond at the time of signing an agreement. This bond is refundable at the end of the booking.
The East Hall seats up to 50, has a lino floor and is located next to the kitchen.
The West Hall seats up to 55 and is carpeted. No food or drink is allowed in this hall.
The smaller East Room seats 15-20, so is suitable for meetings or smaller groups.
