Venue Hire

We have very functional facilities available for hire,

We advise you to look at our premises before hiring to make sure it is suitable for your event.

Hiring the West Moonah Neighbourhood House

The Neighbourhood House is a medium-sized venue for hire, with a large room (approximately 9m X 7m), a smaller room (approximately 5m X 5m), a commercial kitchen. There is also a screen and projector for training and presentations. It is the perfect space for community events, such as meetings, and gatherings.

Neighbourhood House Availability

The Neighbourhood House can be hired seven days a week, between 7 am – 10 pm.

All bookings are pending until confirmed.

What is included

Power and heating
Toilets, including a toilet with disability access
#43 standard chairs and #20 fold-up chairs
Up to #25 fold-out tables
Smart Whiteboard
Sound System
Whiteboard

Kitchen

A kitchen with microwave, dishwasher, electric kettle, urn and fridge are available upon request. Please advise on your booking form if you would like access to the kitchen.
Crockery, cutlery, plates, cups,coffee, tea and milk are available for use.

Conditions of Hire

Activities

The Neighbourhood House is a space where events that service and benefit the local community are encouraged. The community benefit needs to be clearly identifiable or able to be clearly articulated by potential users of the space. If it is not clearly articulated a commercial rate will be charged. Approval of events is at the discretion of the staff.

No religious or political material is to be displayed at the Neighbourhood House, nor is material deemed offensive by staff to be displayed.
Strictly NO ALCOHOL is permitted.
Strictly NO USE of Preschool and outdoor play area is permitted.

Bookings

Bookings can be made by email, telephone or by dropping into the Neighbourhood House during business hours. Bookings are not confirmed until an invoice is issued and payment is made.
A bond and deposit is required for all bookings.

Bond

A bond of $150 is required upon booking. This bond will be returned to the hirer on the condition the venue is left in the condition it was prior to use.

Payment

Can be made by dropping by our office with eftpos or cash, online through the link on the invoice or bank transfer to the account details on the invoice.

Cleaning

Hirers are expected to clean the premises after use and ensure toilets are left hygienic and unsoiled.
Stack the dishwasher before leaving, if the kitchen has been used.
Make sure the microwave is wiped clean if the kitchen has been used.
All equipment, chairs, and tables are to be returned to appropriate storage spaces at the completion of hire.
All technical and electrical equipment brought onsite by the hirer must have a current tag and test certification.
WMNH supply for cleaning: 1 mop and bucket, 1-floor duster (to sweep), some crockery, cutlery, pots and pans, rubbish bins & bags and cleaning products for floors and kitchens.
Hirer to supply own tea towels and any other items required.
Remove any rubbish from the bins and place it in outside council bins.

Damage to the Neighbourhood House

It is the responsibility of the hirer to report any damage to the Neighbourhood House upon arrival. If you see damage report it immediately by emailing info@westmoonahnh.org.au In emergencies telephone the contact given to you during induction.
In the case of damage made to the Neighbourhood House during use the hirer is required to contact staff immediately. Should any damage occur during your use of the space you will be responsible for repair costs.

Storage

The Neighbourhood House cannot store items as space is limited. All items brought in by groups must be removed from the premises at the completion of an event.

Alarm, Security & Safety

Carefully follow the instructions attached for the building’s security alarm (provided at induction)
The hirer will be charged for any security call-out fees that occur ($80 per call out)
Absolutely NO smoking, open flames or alcohol is allowed on site.
The use of open flames can trigger the alarm and/or cause safety risks. Any costs incurred due to the use of open flames will be charged to the hirer.

Theft

The West Moonah Neighbourhood House nor its staff will be liable for any loss or damage sustained by the hirer, or any person, form or corporation entrusted to or supplying any article or thing to the hirer by reason of any such article being stolen, damaged or lost and the hirer agrees to indemnify the Neighbourhood House against any such actions.

Cancellation

Cancellations can be made up to 48 hours before the event. If a booking is cancelled within 48 hours of the event the Neighbourhood House will retain the deposit.

Keys

One fob key will be issued to the contact person listed. This person is required to attend an induction for the building.
The fob key must not to be shared with anyone who is not listed on the agreement.
If multiple people need access to the fob key, please list their name(s) and phone number(s). These people MUST attend a building induction.

Public Liability Insurance

If your organization or person must have Public Liability Insurance for all hires outside the neighbourhood house open hours, please provide a copy to the West Moonah Neighbourhood House.

Other

The Neighbourhood House address must not be used as a contact place or registered office unless authorised by staff.
No animals are permitted in the Neighbourhood House with the exception of certified assistance animals.