Conveniently located within Edinburgh Gardens, the Emely Baker Centre is ideal for community gatherings, children's parties, yoga and meetings.
It features a gated outdoor area and a shade sail.
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Capacity
30 people
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Disabled parking
Facilities
- 11 x 7m floor space
- 5 trestle tables (seating 4 to 6 people)
- 36 chairs
- Parquetry floorboards.
- Kitchenette with small refrigerator and microwave
For more information about the space, download our Emely Baker Centre venue manual [ PDF, 986.02 KB] .
Venue conditions
- The Emely Baker Centre is available for bookings between 7am and 9pm.
- Please ensure you monitor noise levels, as the Emely Baker Centre is in a residential area.
- You have exclusive use of the kitchen and main space, but you must share the toilets with a tenant.
- This venue is not available to hire on public holidays.
- Please ensure facilities are clean and return tables and chairs to their original places, or additional charges may apply.
For more information about hiring spaces, download our conditions of hire [ PDF, 521.11 KB] .
Alcohol
The Emely Baker Centre is not a licensed venue. You must apply for a temporary limited licence if you intend to sell alcohol.
You must submit a Partysafe form to Victoria Police if you want to:
- supply alcohol free of charge
- allow guests to bring their own alcohol
How to book
If you are a registered user and have booked with us before, you can log into our booking system to book a space.
If you are a new user, you need to register with us before you make a booking.
Organisation bookings
If you are from an organisation, you must:
- register your organisation
- make your booking under your organisation's name.
If you're from a not-for-profit group, you may be eligible for discounted use. Contact our bookings team to find out more.
Fees
| Hire type (3-hour minimum applies) | Fees |
|---|---|
| Hourly hire | $71.95 |
| Hourly hire – not for profit | $24.45 |
| Hourly hire - concession | $14.45 |
| Bond | From $100 |
| Venue support officer (per hour) | $60 |
| Additional admin services fee | $50 |
For not for profit and concession rates, you will need to show evidence of your eligibility at the time of booking. Some restrictions may apply.
Opening hours
Monday-Sunday: 7am-9pm