Haberfield Centre: Michael Maher Room

Michael Maher Room

Michael Maher Room is the largest venue at Haberfield Centre. This street facing, brand new, function room is bright and modern and can be configured for different purposes. An additional enclosed sunny outdoor area can also be used outside of Haberfield Library's opening hours. The room is suitable for:  

  • Seminars and meetings
  • Private functions
  • Birthday parties
  • Christening
  • Engagement celebrations
  • Social groups
  • Classes

See other rooms at Haberfield Centre: Graham Yarroll room, meeting rooms.

Size and capacity

94 m² (excluding courtyard)

Capacity

  • Theatre style: 60 persons seated
  • Classroom style: 20 persons seated

Bookable hours

This venue is bookable daily from 8am to 12 midnight.
Can be booked by the hour, or at the Day, Evening, or Whole Day rate (subject to availability).
Outdoor area can be used outside of Haberfield Library's opening hours.
  

Facilities 

AV equipment and digital capabilities

  • Wi-Fi access
  • Wall mounted screen projector with speakers
  • Hearing loop
  • Lectern with microphone

General facilities

  • Kitchenette with fridge (No cooking facilities)
  • Air Conditioning
  • Tables: 10 tables (1600 by 800 mm)
  • Chairs: 60 chairs

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible toilet available
  • Hearing loop

Location 

78 Dalhousie Street, Haberfield

Transport and parking

Parking public car park close by, street parking. Close by to Ramsay Street bus services.

Conditions of hire

  • Bookings will not be accepted within seven (7) days of a proposed event date.
  • You must be 18 years+ to book a Council community venue.
  • You must include the time required for set up, pack up, and cleaning within your booked hire time.
  • Bookings will not be confirmed until full payment of fees and all hirers are required to pay a refundable bond.
  • If engaging the services of contractor to conduct activities and or provide catering you must provide all necessary clearances, certificates, insurances and permits pertaining to the services provided, such as RSA certificates, food safety certificates, public liability insurance, working with children checks, police event notifications, etc.
  • You must leave the premises in a clean and tidy condition.
  • Smoking, pyrotechnics, open flames/fire pits or use of any smoke generating machines is prohibited in Council Venues or on Council grounds. If the fire alarm is activated unnecessarily for any reason you will be liable for the fine issued by the NSW fire brigade.
  • Community Venues for hire are unstaffed venues, in the event of an emergency, call 000 for the police, ambulance or fire brigade. For access and maintenance issues, contact Inner West Council's After Hours Service on 02 9392 5000.
  • In the event that there is a breach of the Conditions of Hire, you may be subject to damages including cancellation of the booking.
  • If engaging the services of contractor to conduct activities and or provide catering you must provide all necessary clearances, certificates, insurances and permits pertaining to the services provided, such as RSA certificates, food safety certificates, public liability insurance, working with children checks, police event notifications, etc. 

Fees and charges

Details Fee excluding GST GST Fee including GST
Weekdays, Weekends and Public Holidays – per hour $87.27 $8.73 $96.00
Weekday - Day Rate (opening till 5pm) $363.64 $36.36 $400.00
Weekday - Evening Rate (5pm till close) $363.64 $36.36 $400.00
Weekend - Day Rate (opening till 5pm) $363.64 $36.36 $400.00
Weekend - Evening Rate (5pm till close) $363.64 $36.36 $400.00
Whole day rate $727.27 $72.73 $800.00
Booking Amendment Fee: per amendment (per venue) within one request  $47.27  $4.73  $52.00 
Refundable bond for "Low Risk" events. This decreased bond may be imposed at the discretion of Council staff. $250.00 $0.00 $250.00
Refundable bond $500.00 $0.00 $500.00
Refundable bond for "High Risk" events. This increased bond may be imposed at the discretion of Council staff. $1,000.00 $0.00 $1,000.00
Cancellation fee - 14 days or more prior to booking 100% of hiring fee refunded
Cancellation fee - Less than 14 days prior to booking 0% of hiring fee refunded

Hirer's guide and AV instructions

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Page last updated: 03 Jul 2024