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Hire Categories

Regular Weekday Hourly Hire

Regular Hourly Hire is available to organisations and individuals who book the hall for a minimum of six (6) sessions.

This category is intended for ongoing weekday bookings, such as fitness classes, community groups and regular meetings.

• Regular Hourly Hire rates of $35/hr apply to weekday bookings only.
• Hire fees will be calculated and invoiced monthly.

Weekend Function Hire

Weekend Function Hire is available for private functions and events and is charged on an all-day basis for Saturday and/or Sunday.

Important Information

• Your booked hire period must include all set-up, pack-down and cleaning time.
• Access to the hall is only permitted during your allocated hire period.
• Hall hire is charged by the hour only, unless otherwise specified for Weekend Function Hire.

Booking & Bond

• A $250 deposit and completed Hall Hire Agreement are required to secure the booking.
• The $250 deposit is forfeited if cancellation occurs within 14 days of the function.
• The $250 bond plus $800 hall hire fee must be paid in full no later than 21 days prior to the function.
• The bond is refundable if the premises are undamaged and left clean and tidy.

Function Times

• All function activity must cease by 12:00 midnight.
• For evening functions, the premises must be vacated by 12:30am.
• No drinks are to be served after 11:45pm.

Use of Facility

• The hirer must ensure nothing disorderly or unlawful occurs on the premises.
• The hirer must follow directions from the Woonona SLSC Committee.
• The Committee reserves the right to remove any person or group causing, or likely to cause, injury or damage.
• No exclusive use can be granted for public areas outside the premises.

Neighbours & Noise

• Hirers must respect neighbouring residences and the passing public.
• Noise volumes must be kept to a reasonable level.
• Music and noise must cease by 12:00 midnight.
• No live bands are permitted within, or near, the premises.

Alcohol & Smoking

• The Hall is hired as an unlicensed venue.
• The sale of alcohol is strictly prohibited at all functions.
• All alcohol service and consumption must comply with the principles of Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA).
• Alcohol must not be removed from the premises during the hire period.
• Persons under the age of 18 years must not be served or permitted to consume alcohol on the premises.
• Smoking and the use of e-cigarettes/vapes are prohibited within the Hall and all enclosed areas of the building.

Care of Premises

• No decorations may be fixed to walls, windows, Honour Boards or plaques without consent.
• The premises and facilities must be left clean and tidy before vacating.
• All rubbish must be placed in the bin provided.
• Vacuuming of the hall is the responsibility of the hirer.
• All kitchen utensils must be thoroughly cleaned.

Damages & Repairs

• The hirer is responsible for repairs, breakages, loss of equipment, improper use of safety equipment and extra cleaning caused by the booking.
• Woonona SLSC Committee may retain all or part of the bond to cover damages or cleaning costs.
• Additional costs above the bond may be billed to the hirer.

Safety & Security

• No fireworks or flammable materials are to be brought onto the premises.
• No chemicals or toxic materials are to be brought onto the premises.
• Children must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult.
• Licensed security may be required if deemed necessary by the Woonona SLSC Committee.

Insurance For Regular / Weekly Hirers

• All Regular / Weekly Hirers shall be responsible for insurance coverage pertaining to public liability for their use of the facilities.
• Insurance must remain current during all periods of hire. It is the Hirer's responsibility to ensure that Woonona SLSC is always in possession of a copy of current insurance details.
• Woonona SLSC is not responsible for property insurance covering all equipment and contents owned by the Hirer within the facility.