Community Groups
ROOM HIRE
Early Start has a range of rooms and spaces available for hire. We would love the opportunity to work with your not-for-profit, charitable organisation or community group to understand your work, program and/or activity that you are hoping to deliver within one of these spaces.
If you are deemed a charitable organisation by the Australian Tax Office, you may be eligible for our discounted hire rates.
We currently have a Food Skills Kitchen and Playful Learning Space available for hire, and can discuss options around access to the Discovery Space as we may be able to cater for supported playgroups, education and support sessions, individual or group access to the Discovery Space. Please see more information about the Food Skills Kitchen here and the Playful Learning Space here.
To enquire about hiring these spaces, please email [email protected] with your preferred room, hire date, and session time.
Food Skills Kitchen
In our Food Skills Kitchen you will find all you need to run your food skills lessons.
There are eight (8) stations, including a presentation station with fully equipment technical wear (presentation screens, lapel microphone, telephone and meeting options), along with a commercial dishwasher and refrigerator.
Each station contains: a gas stovetop and oven, domestic kitchen utensils, pots and pans, stick blender and mixer, adjoining sink and cleaning area.
| Session Time | Capacity per booking |
| 9.00 am – 12.30am | Max 38 |
| 1.00pm – 4.30pm | Max 38 |
| 5.pm – 8:30pm | Max 38 |
There is also the option to add in the adjoining lecture room. This will give your class the opportunity for practical and written work if you require.
*Please note, children under 12 years old are not permitted in the Food Skills Kitchen.
Playful Learning Space
Specifically designed to replicate a modern preschool room, the Playful Learning Space provides an area for groups to engage and learn through play within a safe environment.
Room Inclusions: children’s tables and chairs, wet area, kitchenette (including fridge, microwave, dishwasher and sink), enclosed garden with sandpit, water pump PLUS children accessible toilet facilities.
*Please note, this option does not provide automatic access to the Discovery Space.
| Available Session Times | Capacity per booking (to be confirmed depending on restrictions) |
| 9.00 am – 12.30am | Max 70 person (adults and children) |
| 1.00pm – 4.30pm | Max 70 person (adults and children) |
| 5.00pm – 8:30pm | Max 70 person (adults and children) |
BULK TICKET PACKAGES
Early Start is a big supporter of not-for-profit organisations. We have developed a progressive, discounted bulk ticket packages for organisations that are deemed a charitable organisation by the Australian Tax Office.
To learn more about our pricing model please click here. Additionally, make sure you familiarise yourself with the Terms and Conditions for not-for-profit organisations purchasing a bulk ticket package.
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