DCC - East Hall and Kitchen
Hosted by Downer Community Association
SpacetoCo Host since May 2024 · 2.5k bookingsThe Downer Community Association was formed in 1985 (incorporated in 1987) to represent the interests of Downer residents on issues which affect our suburb and surrounding areas. These include local facilities, planning and traffic, development applications, changes to parks and streets, and issues which affect local communities, such as Downer Preschool and the proposed Goodwin independent living development.
Areas in this space (6)
This space contains 6 different areas that can be booked independently.
About this space
Welcome to the East Hall at Downer Community Centre, offering a versatile and functional space for your events and gatherings in the heart of ACT. Whether you're hosting a meeting, workshop or a small-scale event, the East Hall provides an accommodating environment with essential amenities.
Features:
Capacity and Layout: The East Hall features a hard lino-like floor and comfortably seats up to 50 guests, making it suitable for various types of gatherings.
Furniture: An open-floor space is presented, with tables and chairs available to arrange according to your needs.
Kitchen Facilities: Included in your hire is access to the Centre's well-equipped kitchen. It features amenities such as a stove, microwave, fridge, urns, cups, and cutlery. Please note, the kitchen is shared among all hirers in the building and is not for exclusive use.
Toilet Facilities: Male and female toilets are conveniently located near the East Hall for the comfort and convenience of your guests.
Accessibility Note: The Centre does not have facilities for disabled toilets. Additionally, the public toilets near the oval have been decommissioned.
Emergency Equipment: For safety, an AED (defibrillator) and a First Aid box are easily accessible on the left-hand side wall of the kitchen.
Craft Sink and Cleaning Supplies: These amenities are located adjacent to the East Hall, making for an easy clean up following art, crafts and other projects.
The East Hall features double doors opening onto the accessible and secluded outdoor garden with a sandpit and shade cloth. Please note that hire of this hall does not include access to the outdoor area, but it can be added to your booking.
Perfect for:
Meetings and Workshops: Conduct productive meetings or educational workshops in a focused environment. The easy-clean flooring makes it possible to hold art groups, hobby enthusiasts and craft workshops.
Small Events: Host intimate gatherings, seminars or training sessions with ease and comfort.
Sport and Fitness: Great for martial art classes, personal training, yoga and more!
Experience the convenience and flexibility of the East Hall at Downer Community Centre for your next event. With its central location and practical amenities, it's the ideal choice for hosting gatherings of various kinds in ACT.
Booking schedule
Extra items and charges
This space has extra items and charges that can be added to your booking. Some may be required depending on your booking time and type, which will be shown at the checkout.
Amenities
Suitable for
Location
unit 4/6 Frencham Place, Downer ACT, Australia
Opening times
Monday
6:00am - 10:30pm
Tuesday
6:00am - 10:30pm
Wednesday
6:00am - 10:30pm
Thursday
6:00am - 10:30pm
Friday
6:00am - 10:30pm
Saturday
6:00am - 10:30pm
Sunday
6:00am - 10:30pm
Rules
We are committed to providing a space that is welcoming and safe for all members of the community. We do not accept bookings from organisations or individuals promoting hate speech, discrimination or exclusionary agendas. By requesting a booking, you confirm that your event adheres to these values of mutual respect.
Relock opened windows. If you have use of a Centre key, check that all opened doors -- including toilets -- are locked before you leave.
Turn off air-conditioning devices.
Notify the Centre Coordinator ASAP if you note any damage to DCC facilities.
Smoking is NOT permitted within the Centre. Please do not use unguarded flames – candles, flambeaus, torches, etc – on premises.
Decorations - Do NOT use sticky tape. ‘Blue Tack’ type products acceptable but must be removed with decorations without damage to paint, equipment, etc.
Clean and return chairs and tables to their places, leave curtains/blinds as found.
Wipe down furniture or counters, so there are no remains of food or beverages.
Floors left ‘broom clean’. Spills and stains to be sponged up
Any DCA cutlery, dishes etc, used are to be washed clean, dried and replaced. Please bring along your own tea towel
Please remove all your rubbish upon leaving the centre. This includes food scraps, rubbish and nappies
Be a responsible host and neighbour: respect parking signs, noise laws, etc.
Accidents happen. Please contact the DCA Representative if a problem arises so that we can resolve it together
Ensuring security is maintained for the Downer Community Centre and key. The individual who responsible for the booking, is responsible for ensuring that room/s used is secured after use, and for the safety of Centre key/s. Centre keys must not be passed on to any individual who is not listed on the booking.
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Additional details
Parking is limited as this is a shared parking facility.
If parking is unavailable there is a small carpark near the Scouts Hall and playground off on Melba Street.
This will however require you to walk across the oval to access the Downer Community CentreBuses go through Downer but do not stop directly outside the centre. The number 50 bus goes along Bradfield Street which is one block away from the centre.