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Hire the Kookaburra Room 19 capacity
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Hire the Kookaburra Room

A heritage meeting space within NFSA’s Deco wing, the Kookaburra Room is suited to workshops, boardroom style meetings and small presentations. Recently renovated, the room offers abundant character in the form of custom carpet, refurbed original furniture items from the 1930s, and curated collection items. It supports both in-person and hybrid formats and can be equipped with a portable 55-inch screen.

Kookaburra Room hire details

  • Capacity

    • Up to 19 guests, cocktail configuration
    • Up to 10 guests, seated configuration

  • Uses

    • Training
    • Workshops
    • Meetings
    • Planning sessions
    • Intimate cocktail functions

Good to know

  • Board Meeting Sample Package*:

    • Kookaburra Room -3hr hire including:
      • Portable 55-inch screen
      • Table & Chairs
      • Water Jugs & Glassware
    • On-site Catering*:
      • Savoury pastries, half-day delegate tea and coffee

    TOTAL: $445.00 INC GST ($45 pp)

    * This is a sample package based on a three-hour board meeting at the NFSA. Final pricing will vary depending on venue spaces selected, event timing, and staffing requirements.

    All packages include standard venue configuration and base staffing, estimated at one hour before and 30 minutes after the event, based on expected attendance. Staffing costs are included but may vary depending on the specific needs of your event.

    Please note: Different rates apply for after-hours, Sundays, and Public Holidays. For a tailored quote, please contact Events@nfsa.gov.au.

  • Our trusted onsite catering partner, Dom's deli & bar, offers a diverse range of menu options to suit every type of event. From Day Delegate packages for conferences to canapés and beverages for cocktail functions, as well as coffee stations and morning tea for meetings, there’s something to suit every occasion.

    Preview the Dom’s Catering Menu.

    To discuss your catering needs, please contact Dom’s directly via catering@domscafe.com.au

    • The Kookaburra Room is wheelchair accessible.

    Learn more about Accessibility at the NFSA and download more information here.

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