EJ Ward Paddington Community Centre

Bookings

Please complete our online booking enquiry form to make a booking. We will contact you within 3 working days to confirm your details. All hirers must agree to the Conditions of Hire(PDF, 239KB). You can also email your request to venuehire@woollahra.nsw.gov.au. Have Questions? Check out our Venue Hire FAQ for all you need to know.

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About this venue

Uses

Meetings, conferences, seminars, recreational activities and community groups.

This venue is not available for children's parties under 13 years or youth parties under 25 years.

Capacity

Large upstairs room: 40 people
Dining room: 20 people
Meeting rooms and office spaces: 2-4 people
Communal Lounge room
Communal Courtyard area

Floorplan

View the EJ Ward Paddington Community Centre floorplan(PDF, 610KB).

FAQ

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Fees and charges

Fees and charges for EJ Ward Paddington Community Centre hire only (incl. GST - valid to 30 June 2025)

TYPE OF BOOKING	DESCRIPTION	HIRE FEE	OFFICE HIRE FEE
Commercial / Private Functions	Individuals - closed functions to invited attendees only, private parties (13 years of age and over) Businesses - all commercial businesses All political parties and associations which support political candidates.	$80 per hour	$40 per hour
Community / Arts / Recreation	Individuals - casual bookings excluding private functions and parties Businesses - will be assessed on the following Annual turnover less than $150,000 per annum – (provide balance sheet, BAS statement, or letter from an Accountant confirming income) Event must be open for members of the public to attend Identification of community / social benefit (provide statement regarding benefit of activity) Attendance fees must be less than commercial rates (provide list of fees and charges) Must have own public liability insurance (provide certificate of currency)	$40 per hour	$20 per hour
Not for Profit	Registered Charities and Not For Profit Organisations including Educational and Religious Institutions Must have an Australian Tax Office (ATO) registered not for profit status (provide certificate) Must have own public liability insurance (provide certificate of currency)	$25 per hour	$10 per hour
12-Step programs/Playgroups	12-step programs and Playgroups registered with their appropriate governing body • Must have public liability insurance provided through governing body.	$18 per hour	$10 per hour
Cancellation Fees
	Less than 28 days of Event	$70	$70
	Greater than 28 days of Event	Full fees	Full fees

Additional information

Equipment and facilities available:

The large room upstairs measures 12m x 5m and has a timber floor. The dining room downstairs has lino floorcovering. There are chairs and trestle tables available for use in these rooms.

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

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

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

Accessibility: