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, 148KB). 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
Do you have questions about hiring a Woollahra Council venue? Check out our FAQ for all you need to know.
Fees and charges
Fees and charges for EJ Ward Paddington Community Centre hire only (incl. GST - valid to 30 June 2026)
| 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. |
$84 per hour
|
$42 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)
|
$42 per hour
|
$21 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)
|
$26 per hour
|
$11 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. |
$19 per hour
|
$11 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:
- Level entry from McGarvie Lane
- Access throughout the Eastern side of the building
- Lift between floors
- Accessible toilet on ground floor and on level 1
- Baby change table
Parking: Limited street parking is available, zoned 2 hour residential.
Enquiries
Venue Coordinator
Telephone: 9391 7170
Email: venuehire@woollahra.nsw.gov.au
Location
189 Underwood Street, Paddington 2021 View Map
-33.8869687,151.2326256
189 Underwood Street ,
Paddington 2021
189 Underwood Street ,
Paddington 2021
EJ Ward Paddington Community Centre
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