HIRING WITH US

Bowen Street Community Centre has two buildings - Bowen Building and Toorak Building, with various spaces suitable for different purposes available for hire to local residents, groups and organisations. 

Our one level complex is user-friendly with all abilities access and amenities including kitchens and bathrooms and on-site parking.  Further parking is behind Camberwell South Anglican Church which is across the road from us, and all-day parking in Bowen Street.

The Toorak Building is light, bright and welcoming with a large fully equipped kitchen for catering and tutoring.

Hire rates are set at reasonable community prices with bookings times set at a minimum of 2 hours as well as all day bookings and ongoing weekly hires.

FACILITIES & HIRE RATES
BOOKING FORM

ROOMS - DIMENSIONS - TECH EQUIPMENT

Bowen Building:

Agoos - 28 square metres
Thomas - 56 square metres
Buchanan - 60 square metres

Toorak Building:

Liston - 50 square metres - TV, AV/Projector capabilities, Wi-Fi
Art Studio - 21 square metres - AV/Projector capabilities, Wi-Fi
Social Hub & Kitchen - 16 square metres - Wi-Fi, Computer portals

BOWEN BUILDING

AGOOS

Meeting Room
Accommodates up to 20
Carpeted

+ Features

60 square metres
Seated 10-12 at tables
Standing 20
Heating & air conditioning

+ Rates

Community/Not for Profit Hirers:
$25.00 per hour

Business/For Profit Hirers:
Regular Term Hire - $30.00 per hour
Casual Hire - $35.00 per hour


THOMAS

Pre School Birthday Parties & Functions


Maximum 40 people

Opening doors to large outdoor fenced play area

Access to kitchen facilities – oven, cooktop, instant urn, fridge, freezer, microwave, crockery, cutlery – You are welcome to view the room before hiring

+ Features

56 square metres
Chairs & rectangle trestle tables for both adult & children
Heating & air conditioning

+ Rates

Birthday Party Hire Available Saturdays & Sundays
Morning 9.00am – 1.00pm
Afternoon 1.30pm – 5.30pm

$175.00 per session
Bubble machine available for hire $20 per party (you will need to provide bubble solution)
Note- Bubble machine is for outdoor use only

$135.00 per session
Non-Members Community
OR
Playgroup member
Childcare family
CAMBA Multiple Birth member

Function hire:
Community/Not for Profit Hirers: $27.00 per hour

Business/For Profit Hirers:
Regular Term Hire - $32.00 per hour

Casual Hire - $45.00 per hour


TOORAK BUILDING

LISTON

Multi-purpose/Function
Bright & spacious multipurpose function room
Access to kitchen facilities – You are welcome to view the room before hiring

Large opening glass doors to building frontage
Accommodates up to 50 people

+ Features

50 square metres
Trestle tables (size) & chairs
Heating & air conditioning

+ Rates

Community/Not for Profit Hirers: $35.00 per hour

Business/For Profit Hirers:
Regular Term Hire - $40.00 per hour
Casual Hire - $45.00 per hour


ART STUDIO

Workshop/Meeting Room
Accommodates up to 12 seated

+ Features

21 square metres
Trestle tables (size) & chairs
Heating & air conditioning
Tea & Coffee facilities, sink & bar fridge

+ Rates

Community/Not for Profit Hirers:
$25.00 per hour

Business/For Profit Hirers:
Regular Term Hire - $30.00 per hour
Casual Hire - $35.00 per hour


SOCIAL HUB/KITCHEN

Lots of options
Light, bright, welcoming space
Serving area to multipurpose room
Can be used for cooking classes, catering, training etc
Computer workstations with Wi Fi access

+ Features

16 square metres Large oven
Refrigerator
Microwave oven
Crockery and cutlery settings
Kitchen and cooking equipment

+ Rates

Community/Not for Profit Hirers:
$15.00 per hour

Business/For Profit Hirers:
Regular Term Hire - $15.00 per hour
Casual Hire - $17.00 per hour


IMMERSIVE GARDEN

To be completed during 2026

For children and adults, an inspiring sensory and playful garden.

See garden plan here

 READY TO HIRE APPLICATION

Please review our Venue Hire Terms and Conditions prior to submitting your application.