FAQ - Functions and venue hire
Once you let us know about your event and any associated equipment or services required, we can provide you with a customised quote.
Get in touch through our online enquiry form or contact our team directly to discuss your event.
For external clients, we require payment in advance.
If you are a staff member, payment can be arranged through an internal charge, via a cost centre or WBS.
Please view our venue hire terms and conditions [PDF 338.0 KB].
Most of our rooms can be set up in a variety of configurations. Our Functions team are available to talk you through your options so you can select the layout best suited for your event.
We can create a custom scaled floor-plan tailored to your event, so you can review, make any adjustments and share your event floorplan with your stakeholders.
To familiarise yourself with our venues, please view the photos on our website.
Yes, our Functions team can arrange a walk-through site inspection with you. You can email functions@latrobe.edu.au to arrange a time that will suit you.
If your event requires you and/or your suppliers to access the room earlier for set-up, our Functions coordinator will work with you to ensure that adequate bump-in and bump-out time is factored into your event package.
Yes, you will need your own computer, or you can hire one of ours as part of your event package.
Most of our venues will contain in-built data projectors or screens. If these are not included as part of the room itself, we can arrange to have a portable one brought in for your event.
You can hire additional equipment through us such as easels, tables, chairs, flip charts, room dividers, marquees, portable PA systems and data projectors.
We also have a network of suppliers who can coordinate quotes and hire of any additional items on your behalf. Please contact our team to discuss this further.
Trippas White Group are the contracted caterers for our function venues. Our team can work with you to tailor a menu for your budget and any dietary or special requirements.
For food safety reasons, we do not allow external food to be brought into our venues.
Yes, paid parking is available at our Melbourne campus. The University carparks operate on a pay-as-you-go basis, so you can pay only for the time you use. A valid permit is required Monday to Friday, between 8 am – 5 pm.
Learn more about casual and visitor parking.