Need somewhere for a function, party, or an occasional or regular meeting?
Find information on venues available for hire across Brimbank virtual tours, prices and FAQs.
Types of hire
As a general guide, the types of hire available primarily depend on the booking frequency:
- Function hire (single event)
- Casual hire (between 2 - 10 bookings per year)
- Regular hire (ongoing events)
A minimum of two weeks notice is required for all new bookings.
Download the full Halls and meeting room hire fees or view under Venues for hire.
- Halls and meeting room hire fees (DOCX 250KB)
- Halls and meeting room hire fees (PDF 156KB)
Function hall hire
Community Facilities can be hired for functions including celebrations, birthdays, meetings, family gatherings, and performances.
Bucks/hens celebrations are not permitted.
Birthday celebrations for the 16–21 age range are considered on an individual basis and additional conditions apply.
Facilities available for function hire are:
- Glengala Hall
- Grantham Green Hall
- Keilor Park Hall
- Old Shire Hall
- Overnewton Gatehouse Hall
- Sassella Park Hall
- Taylors Lake Hall
Please read our Conditions of use for function hire. (PDF 254KB)
Hire rate, booking fee and security fees apply.
Function Hire is not available for commercial bookings.
Casual room hire
Casual room hire
Casual room hire applies to a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 10 bookings per year by the same group in the same space to undertake community activities.
Please read our Community Facilities - Casual hire conditions of use (PDF 213KB)
Regular Room Hire
Regular Room Hire
Regular room hire applies to more than 10 bookings per calendar year by the same group in the same space.
Applications will be assessed on a yearly basis.
Please review the Community Facilities hall hire policy and Community facilities conditions of use for regular hire (PDF 254KB) to identify if your request is likely to be eligible for consideration.
Venues for hire
Venue | Capacity | Regular hire | Casual hire | Function hire |
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Windsor Boulevard, Derrimut |
60 |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: Plus bond: |
Unavailable |
50 Station Street, Deer Park |
120 |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: Plus bond: |
Unavailable |
Deer Park Senior Citizens Main Hall 50 Station Street, Deer Park |
100+ |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: Plus bond: |
Unavailable |
Hume Street, Deer Park |
60 |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: Plus bond: |
Unavailable |
Kevin Flint Pavilion Furlong Road, Cairnlea |
50 |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: Plus bond: |
Unavailable |
119 Station Road, Deer Park |
120 |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: Plus bond: |
Hourly rate: Booking fee: Bond: Security fee: |
Keilor - Keilor Downs - Keilor Park
Keilor - Keilor Downs - Keilor Park
Venue | Capacity | Regular hire | Casual hire | Function hire |
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704B Old Calder Highway, Keilor |
Arts and Crafts Room: 30 Community Program Room A or B: 30 Level 2 Large Community: 30 Level 2 Small Community Room 1 or 2: 10 Level 2 Small Community Room 3: 5 |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: Plus bond: |
Unavailable |
Keilor Downs Hall - Room 1 or 2 90 Taylors Road, Keilor Downs |
30 |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: Plus bond: |
Unavailable |
90 Taylors Road, Keilor Downs |
120 |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: Plus bond: |
Unavailable |
151D Green Gully Road, Keilor Downs |
60 |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: Plus bond: |
Unavailable |
2 Thea Court, Keilor Park |
35 |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: Plus bond: |
Hourly rate: Booking fee: Bond: Security fee: |
804A Old Calder Highway, Keilor |
60 |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: Plus bond: |
Unavailable |
777 Old Calder Highway |
80 |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: Plus bond: |
Hourly rate: Booking fee: Bond: Security fee: |
Cnr Kennedy Street & Old Calder Highway, Keilor |
30 |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: Plus bond: |
Unavailable |
St Albans - Albanvale - Kealba
St Albans - Albanvale - Kealba
Venue | Capacity | Regular hire | Casual hire | Function hire |
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44 Diamond Avenue, Albanvale |
25 |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: Plus bond: |
Unavailable |
76-78 Biggs Street, St Albans |
40 |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: Plus bond: |
Unavailable |
Errington Reserve Pavilion 309C Main Rd East, St Albans |
60 |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: Plus bond: |
Unavailable |
69 Grantham Parade, St Albans |
60 |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: Plus bond: |
Hourly rate: Booking fee: Bond: Security fee: |
24 McShane Drive, Kealba |
80 |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: Plus bond: |
Unavailable |
St Albans Senior Citizens Centre Corner William and Alfrieda Streets, St Albans |
120 |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: Plus bond: |
Unavailable |
Sunshine
Sunshine
Venue | Capacity | Regular hire | Casual hire | Function hire |
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Brimbank Community & Civic Centre 301 Hampshire Road, Sunshine |
Level 6 Event Space: 80 |
Unavailable |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Plus bond: Plus booking fee: |
Unavailable |
Brimbank Community & Civic Centre 301 Hampshire Road, Sunshine |
Meeting Rooms 2.2, 3.2, 5.2: 8 Meeting Rooms 2.1, 3.1, 5.1: 10 Meeting Room 4.1: 13 |
Unavailable |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: Plus bond: |
Unavailable |
Ardoyne Street, Sunshine |
60 |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: Plus bond: |
Unavailable |
105 Glengala Road, Sunshine |
60 |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: Plus bond: |
Unavailable |
82 Phoenix Street, Sunshine North |
80 |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: Plus bond: |
Unavailable |
Corner Simmie Street and Glengala Road, Sunshine |
120 |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: Plus bond: |
Hourly rate: Booking fee: Bond: Security fee: |
Corner Simmie Street and Glengala Road, Sunshine |
Unavailable |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: Plus bond: |
Unavailable |
Corner Wilkinson Road and Islington Street, Sunshine |
60 |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: Plus bond: |
Unavailable |
Taylors Lakes
Taylors Lakes
Venue | Capacity | Regular hire | Casual hire | Function hire |
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12A Cocoparra Crescent, Taylors Lakes |
35 |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: |
Not-for-profit: Standard: Seniors: Plus bond: |
Hourly rate: Booking fee: Bond: Security fee: |
St Albans Community Centre and Bowery Theatre
St Albans Community Centre and Bowery Theatre
St Albans Community Centre
Our flexible spaces can be hired for one-off and regular events including meetings, exhibitions, rehearsals, performances, and group activities.
Our activity rooms can accommodate up to 96 people and can be expanded to accommodate up to 288 people. Front of house and technical services can be provided.
Our facilities include a kiosk/café, exhibition space, performance stair, dance studio, art and craft studio, rehearsal room, meeting rooms and activity room with kitchen and wash up facilities. For information and prices, email stacc@brimbank.vic.gov.au or call 9249 4600.
The Bowery Theatre
The Bowery Theatre can be hired for rehearsals and/or performances. The theatre can seat up to 202 people. It is designed in black box style. Box Office, Front of House, and technical support is available.
For information and prices, email Bowery@brimbank.vic.gov.au or call 9249 4600.
Smaller room hire
Smaller room hire
Maybe a room in one of our Neighbourhood Houses and Community Centres might suit your needs. These are very affordable!
Private and external facilities
Private and external facilities
Brimbank has a number of external facilities that are available for hire. Please contact these facilities directly for further information.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. We welcome parties for younger children.
Can I hire a hall for a bucks or hens night party?
Can I hire a hall for a bucks or hens night party?
No. Bucks / hens celebrations are not permitted at Brimbank hired facilities.
Can I hire a hall for a 16th-21st Birthday Party?
Can I hire a hall for a 16th-21st Birthday Party?
Birthday celebrations for the 16–21 age range are considered on an individual basis and additional conditions apply.
When can I gain access for setting up?
When can I gain access for setting up?
All set-up time and pack-up time must be included in the booking request.
Access to the hall will only be available for the hours booked and paid for. For example, you will not be able to access the hall the night before the function to set up, or the day after to clean up or pick up equipment or supplies.
If anything is left behind at the facility a retrieval fee will be charged.
Can I book the hall for several days, a week, or a month?
Can I book the hall for several days, a week, or a month?
Yes. Please see Type of Hire information above.
For a minimum of 2 and maximum of 10 bookings per year see Casual Room Hire.
For more than 10 bookings see Regular Hire.
How do I check the availability of a hall or meeting room?
How do I check the availability of a hall or meeting room?
For casual and function hire please submit either a Function Hall Hire Enquiry or a Casual Room Hire Enquiry.
Existing regular hirers can use their username and password to check the online booking system (IMS) for availability.
To enquire about a regular booking email facilities@brimbank.vic.gov.au or call the Community Facilities team on 03 9249 4537.
How do I make a booking?
How do I make a booking?
Review the relevant information Type of Hire above.
Submit your casual or function hire booking request via Function Hall Hire Enquiry or a Casual Room Hire Enquiry.
To enquire about a regular booking please email facilities@brimbank.vic.gov.au or call the Community Facilities team on 03 9249 4537.
How much does it cost to hire a hall?
How much does it cost to hire a hall?
Fees and charges are set through the annual budget process.
Some booking types incur higher security fees and / or bonds to cover service requirements.
Details regarding hire fees can be found above under Venues for hire listings.
Is there a security bond?
Is there a security bond?
Yes. Some booking types incur higher bonds to cover service requirements.
Security bond details regarding can be found above under Venues for hire listings.
Am I allowed to decorate the walls and the structure?
Am I allowed to decorate the walls and the structure?
Yes, provided that decorations do not cause any permanent damage, and are removed.
No decorations are to be placed on ceiling fans or light fixtures.
Helium balloons must be tied down.
No sticky tape, drawing pins or other materials which will puncture walls, floor or other surfaces are to be used.
No smoke machines and pyrotechnics are allowed.
See the various Conditions of Use links below.
Can we smoke cigarettes, cigars and the like in the hall?
Can we smoke cigarettes, cigars and the like in the hall?
No. All Council venues are non-smoking environments.
Can I have a jumping castle for my function?
Can I have a jumping castle for my function?
Jumping castles are not permitted inside the halls.
A limited number of facilities have an outdoor area large enough to accommodate a jumping castle and additional conditions of use apply.
Facilities include Overnewton Gatehouse Hall (any size) and Sassella Park Hall (4m x 4m only).
Are we allowed to have alcohol at our function?
Are we allowed to have alcohol at our function?
Hirers are required to understand and adhere to responsibilities under current Victorian Government legislation, which may include obtaining a temporary liquor license or permit.
Visit the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Casino Control for further information.
Is catering available, or can we bring our own food?
Is catering available, or can we bring our own food?
Catering is not provided.
You must ensure that the correct permits have been obtained for all food services, such as food vans.
If you propose to sell food on-site, a Food Premises Registration must be obtained in advance via Business Forms | Brimbank City Council, phone 03 9249 4000 or email info@brimbank.vic.gov.au
Are tables and chairs provided?
Are tables and chairs provided?
Yes. Please see each facility's individual web page for approximate quantities.
All the tables and chairs in our facilities are the same standard size.
Table: 1830mm x 760mm, 19kg
Chair: 815mm x 490mm, 5kg
Is there any audio/visual equipment in the halls, such as speakers and projectors? Can we hire these from you?
Is there any audio/visual equipment in the halls, such as speakers and projectors? Can we hire these from you?
None of our function halls have audio or visual equipment and Council does not have any available for hire.
You will need to provide your own equipment which can only be brought into the hall during the hours booked and paid for.
Both the Brimbank Community & Civic Centre and Keilor Community Hub have a meeting room for casual hire available that includes audio and visual equipment including a projector.
Am I required to clean the hall?
Am I required to clean the hall?
Yes. The hirer is responsible for leaving the building in a reasonably clean and tidy condition.
This includes the hirer supplying garbage bags, products and equipment to:
- Clean spillages.
- Responsibly remove all waste and recycling.
- Wipe down all surfaces including tables, chairs, stove and sinks.
- Sweep, mob and vacuum floors.
- All decorations must be removed.
- Tables or chairs must be returned to pre-function layout as indicated by the Facility Layout notice found on the facility’s notice board.
- Failure to do so before vacating the premises will result in a bond deduction, or total loss of bond.
- Refer to Conditions of Use below.
Am I required to remove my rubbish?
Am I required to remove my rubbish?
Yes. All rubbish and recycling must be responsibly removed. Suitable containers/bags need to be brought to the venue by the hirer as they are not supplied by Council.
Failure to do so before vacating the premises will result in a bond deduction, or total loss of bond.
Can I inspect the hall or meeting room?
Can I inspect the hall or meeting room?
Physical viewings are not offered as the facilities are not staffed.
Virtual tours, photos and floor plans are available on individual web pages via the links under the Venues for hire section above.
Community facilities hiring policy and conditions
- Community Facilities hall hire policy
- Conditions of use for function hire (PDF 254KB)
- Conditions of use for casual hire (PDF 213KB)
- Conditions of use for regular hire of community facilities (PDF 254KB)
Contact Us
For more information, please contact the Community Facilities team.
Phone: 9249 4537