Dunsborough Hall

The Dunsborough Hall is a great space for the use of the local community and visitors.
The Maximum capacity of the hall is 200 persons.
The amenities include a main hall, foyer, stage and kitchen. There are tables and chairs for up to 150 available for use.
The hall is owned by the City of Busselton and managed by the not for profit community group, the Dunsborough and Districts Progress Association.

Location

44 Gifford Road, Dunsborough, 6281

History

The Hall with its long history of community involvement continues to create a sense of place for the Dunsborough community. It was opened in January 1957 by Sir Stewart Bovell and with additional refurbishment provides a wide range of community uses. Acquisition of the Catholic Church on Gibney Street by the Dunsborough Art Society in 1991 and its relocation to the Hall has secured its place in Old Dunsborough History. It is a well utilised community asset and is well loved by all who know it.

Traditions

Country Woman’s Australia, Church groups and Parent & Citizen committees held monthly community lunches in the Hall since the 1980s and the Dunsborough community markets were held fortnightly. Times have changed and these traditions closed in 2010. However, Country Woman’s continue the annual community Christmas lunchlast Friday in November.

Current Uses

  • Regular Ballet classes, martial arts, band practice, carpet bowls
  • Wild Capers theatre group for staging of cabaret style productions
  • Musical events, weddings, public meetings, quiz nights and community functions

Terms & Condition of booking

Bookings must include enough time for set up, pack down and cleaning.

Entry and exit is through the kitchen door.
Return the key to the lock box immediately after opening - this prevents locking the hall accidentally and not having access to a key!

Nails, pins or any fixing devices are not permitted on the walls or ceilings to decorate the Hall.
- Talc or French Chalk are not permitted on the wax polished floor. The floor is non-slip.
- Replace all items and pieces of equipment to its original location.
- Specialist equipment stored within the Hall by regular users does not form part of this booking and should not be used - eg ballet bars, theater lights, storage areas.

Please turn off all lights, air conditioners and appliances (EXCEPT the main kitchen fridge is to be left on). 

Lock the building securely, including all windows and doors (note: there are 3 access doors which need to be securely locked).

The Hall must be left as it was found. Sweep and mop all floors after use. Check toilets are clean and tidy, and remove rubbish and clean before vacating.


RUBBISH -  is to be put into the green and recycle bins outside the back door. Cardboard boxes need to be collapsed before putting into the bin. If there is an excess of rubbish please take it home with you - do not leave rubbish on the ground outside the bins.

KITCHEN - Equipment includes: oven, stove-top, microwave, pie warmer, urn and fridge. There are some utensils available.
The kitchen is not suitable or available for commercial cooking.
Remove all food and clean all surfaces at the end of your booking. This includes the inside of the fridge.
You will need to provide your own dishcloths and tea towels.

The Hall is an ALCOHOL FREE VENUE unless a liquor license is obtained (https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/department/publications/publication/occasional-liquor-licence)and special permission is granted by the DDPA.  If you wish to consume, sell or serve alcohol the appropriate license has to be obtained. (Please note that liquor is deemed to be sold when liquor is given away and the person has paid for admission to the premises or for seating in the premises or has been asked to make a donation of money by collection or otherwise.)

The rules and regulations, as provided by the Liquor Licensing Act (1988) must be adhered to. Please forward the liquor licence approval to - hall@dunsboroughprogress.com.au

BAR - Must be operated from the kitchen.
You are welcome to use the glasses that are in the kitchen. Any items used must be washed and returned. There are no bottle openers.

TABLES & CHAIRS - Tables must be returned to the storeroom.
Chairs must be stacked neatly in the front store room as found.

No animals (except for formally recognized Assistance Dogs) are permitted on the premises and in the building.