Hire the Newstead Community Centre
The Newstead Community Centre is dedicated to community engagement and providing a welcoming space for all. The Centre is located in the heart of Newstead, in rural Victoria, and includes the Heritage-listed Mechanics Institute.
You can hire the whole venue or select from a variety of rooms to suit your event or occasion.
Suitable for
Community events
Meetings
Wedding ceremonies and receptions
Indoor sports
Parties and celebrations
Group fitness and wellbeing
Concerts and plays
Conferences
Exhibitions
Trade shows
Training and lectures
Functions
Funerals and memorials
Facilities
The venue includes a kitchen, a stage in the Main Hall, and has disability access and facilities, with ample off-street and street parking. Tables and chairs for shows, functions and meetings are included.
Catering
Local Newstead catering options are available. A Community Lunch Program is in place, along with many diverse locally run programs and events.
Our Spaces
All bookings are made through SpacetoCo. Choose a space below to check availability and book. For any other enquiries, please email newsteadcommunitycentre@gmail.com.
Main Hall
Seats 200-300, function/conference layout or theatre style
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This large timber-floored space includes a stage, controlled lighting and a PA system, with AC and heating throughout the hall. A generous, welcoming foyer opens from the street with multiple access doors. Rear access for venue setup is available from the rear car park, and the kitchen can be used for catering, tea and coffee.
Kitchen
Available with Main Hall or Mechanics Hall hire
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An add-on option for Main Hall and Mechanics Hall hires. The kitchen has a serving hatch to the Mechanics Hall and access across to the Main Hall and foyer areas. Facilities include freezers and fridges, ovens and cooktops, coffee and tea facilities, crockery, glasses and cutlery, washing and cleaning facilities, and a large central preparation bench.