Situated at 93 Marine Parade, New Brighton, the North New Brighton War Memorial Hall and Community Centre is a multi-use facility available for community activities and private social functions. This centre is modern and overlooks the beach.

Booking and enquiries

For regular hirers (who want to book for six or more dates) please complete an online Council community facility request(external link).

For a casual hire, please call us on 03 941 8999.

Location

Capacity

There is a large upstairs area with a stage and kitchen. It includes a balcony that leads to the beach and a smaller carpeted downstairs room suitable for small meetings or art and craft activities.

North New Brighton Community Centre has the following capacities:

Room Capacity
Function room 150
Meeting room 50

Availability and access

Hour of hire

  • Monday to Sunday, 8am to midnight

 Access

  • This centre has wheelchair access and accessible toilets
  • A lift services the upstairs area
  • There is some off-street public parking that is shared with the beach
  • On-street parking is also available

Pricing

The below pricing takes effect from 1 July 2024.

First-floor function room hire

  • $18.00 per hour for not-for-profit community groups where the booking is for community benefit and does not charge attendees.
  • $33.00 per hour for not-for-profit community groups where the booking is for a community group and charges fees or takes payment.
  • $90.00 per hour for commercial, business, private or celebration hire. This includes auctions, meetings, birthdays, weddings, private events, funerals etc.
  • $487.00 on a Friday or Saturday evening for commercial, business, private or celebration hire from 6pm to midnight. Outside these times the hourly rate applies.

Ground-floor meeting room hire

  • $16.00 per hour for not-for-profit community groups where the booking is for community benefit and does not charge attendees.
  • $25.00 per hour for not-for-profit community groups where the booking is for a community group and charges fees or takes payment.
  • $40.00 per hour for commercial, business, private or celebration hire. This includes auctions, meetings, birthdays, weddings, private events, funerals etc.

Cleaning fees

  • The cleaning charge, to ensure the facility has been left fit for purpose is up to $189.00 for cost recovery.
  • Additional cleaning charges may apply if required.

General fees

  • Cost recovery up to $88 for after-hours building inspection and security charge for bookings where the hire is:
    • Booked after 6pm Monday to Friday for 4 hours and longer.
    • Booked after 5pm Saturday, Sunday or Public Holiday for 4 hours and longer.
    • At the discretion of Council staff and not limited to the events above.
  • $60.00 replacement charge for lost or damaged keys/access cards.

A security guard will be present from the last hour of the hire to ensure the hirer adheres to the terms and conditions of hire and has made good the community space to the required standard.

Facilities and equipment

First-floor function room

  • The heating for the centre is operated with a wall timer switch
  • 150 chairs (single)
  • 20 tables (folding 1800 x 760 millimetres) stored under the stage
  • Stage with piano
  • Extra chairs are stored under the stage

Kitchen

  • Zip water heater
  • 1 Large double door Fridge
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Wash up sink and benchtop
  • Hirers are required to supply their own crockery, cutlery, tea towels, wash-up cloths, rubbish bags and cleaning liquids
  • Cleaning equipment (vacuum cleaner, broom, mop and bucket) are available

Ground-floor meeting room

  • 50 chairs
  • 8 tables
  • Standard residential electric jug

Cleaning cupboard

  • Vacuum cleaner
  • Mop and bucket
  • Brooms and dustpan and brush

A baby change table is situated in the accessible toilet cubicle next to the male toilet

Terms of use

Conditions of hire

Health and safety

  • As part of the rental agreement, you accept legal responsibility to meet evacuation plans, health and safety responsibilities and to act as the facility warden.
  • All users are required to complete a pre-use form. These must then be signed, dated and left in the dropbox in the foyer of the centre.

Alcohol

  • The consumption of alcohol is permitted in this facility.
  • In general, bringing your own alcohol (BYO) is permitted at private functions such as weddings or birthdays.
  • A special alcohol licence may be required if alcohol is part of your event, or if you are selling alcohol. Find out more about special alcohol licencing for events. Applications for special licences must be made with the alcohol licencing team at least 20 working days before the date of your event.
  • Regardless of whether your event requires a special licence or not you still have the responsibility to ensure that you are providing a safe drinking environment at your event. Please read host responsibility guidelines and tips.