FAQs

  • When do I collect the key for the venue?
    • For weekend hirers: The key is available from Council Chambers between 8.30am and 4.30pm the Friday before your booking.
      For weekday hirers: The key is available the morning of your booking or by other arrangement with the Venue Coordinator.
  • Where do I collect the key from?
    • The key is available for collection from Council Chambers between 8.30am and 4.30pm weekdays.
  • When do I return the key?
    • The keys are to be returned on the next working day after your booking. Eg. Monday morning for weekend hirers.
  • When will I receive a refund of my deposit?
    • A refund is processed once the key has been returned and all Conditions of Hire have been met. This takes approximately 10 working days.

EJ Ward Centre

  • Dining Room
  • Dining Room
  • Courtyard
  • Lounge Roome
  • Large Upstairs Room
  • EJ Ward Community Centre
  • EJ Ward Community Centre
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  • EJ Ward Community Centre
  • EJ Ward Community Centre
  • EJ Ward Community Centre
  • EJ Ward Community Centre

Location

The EJ Ward Centre is located at 189 Underwood Street, Paddington NSW 2021.

View map of the location

Hours

Available for hire from 7am to 9pm, seven days a week.

Capacity

  • Large upstairs room: 40 people
  • Dining room: 28 people
  • Meeting rooms and office spaces: 4-6 people
  • Communal Lounge room
  • Communal Courtyard area

Uses

Meetings, conferences, seminars, recreational activities and community groups. This venue is not available for children's parties.

Fees and charges (incl. GST - valid to 30 June 2012)

Type of booking
Hire Fee
Bond
Cleaning Fee
Community/Arts/Recreation



Hire per hour (min 2 hours)
$27 $125 n/a
Hire per exercise session  (1.5hours)
$35 $125 n/a
Hire - up to 6 hours
$85 $125 n/a
Community Groups, Not for profit



Hire - per hour (min 2 hours)
$20 $125 n/a
Hire - up to 6 hours
$60 $125 n/a
Hire - Upstairs Office Only (per day)
$120
$125
n/a
Hire - Upstairs Office Only (per week 5-7 consec. days)
$430
$125
n/a
Private Hirers



Hire per hour (min 2 hours)
$40 $125 n/a
Hire - up to 6 hours
$145
$125 n/a
Cancellation Fees



Less than 28 days of Event
100%
n/a n/a
Greater than 28 days of Event
$21
n/a n/a

How to book EJ Ward Centre

Call the Venue Coordinator on 9391 7170

OR

Email your request to venuehire@woollahra.nsw.gov.au

For information on key collection and deposit refunds refer to the FAQs.

Additional information

Equipment and facilities available:

The large room upstairs measures 12m x 5m and has a timber floor, three large tables and chairs.

The dining room has lino flooring, containing 7 tables with seating for 28 people.

The lounge room opens to the sunny garden courtyard. The lounge room contains sofas and chairs. The courtyard contains outdoor tables and chairs.

The lounge and courtyard, are communal areas and are not available to be booked. 

There is a large kitchen available for shared use with fridge, microwave and kettle.

Contact details

Venue Coordinator
Telephone: 9391 7170
Fax: 9391 7044
Email: venuehire@woollahra.nsw.gov.au