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Emely Baker Centre
Alfred Crescent
Fitzroy North 3068
Access friendly

We are currently not accepting bookings for the Emely Baker Centre. Please contact our team on 9205 5577 for more information.

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$70
Hourly hire – not for profit$24
Hourly hire - concession$14
BondFrom $100
Venue support officer (per hour)$59
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