Located in the heart of the innovative Westmead Health Precinct, The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN), Education and Training Services Conference Centre offers a range of affordable, modern, flexible spaces for large gatherings, as well as smaller spaces for training sessions, meetings, or breakout groups.
Why host an event with us?
The SCHN is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. Our team, more than 8,000 staff across the Network, is committed to providing world-class paediatric health care in a family-focused, healing environment. When you book one of our leading event spaces, you’ll be helping to support future staff education to continue to deliver high-quality healthcare for children to come.
Flexible spaces
Host your next large conference in our tiered Lecture Theatre, or one of our eight other versatile spaces for your upcoming meeting or event
Audio Visual and Event Management
SCHN Education and Training Services Conference Centre is supported by our highly experienced audio-visual team. We are here to provide everything you need to make your next event a success, including quality screens, digital streaming options, audio systems, complimentary wi-fi and assistance with event delivery.
Affordable Pricing
Our room hire is both competitive and affordable to suit any budget and event needs.
Our spaces
All rooms are equipped with web-based video conferencing applications including MS Teams, Zoom and other digital streaming options. Teleconference phone is available on request.
| Room | Level | Capacity | Technology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorimer Dods Lecture Theatre | 4 | 170 | Full AV, Self-contained Lecture Theatre |
| Doreen Dew | 4 | 40 | Desktop Computer, Dual Display, Flat Screen Logitech Rally Conf. Cam, HDMI Connectivity |
| Common room | 4 | 25 | Desktop Computer, Flat Screen Logitech Group Conference Camera, HDMI Connectivity |
| Tutorial Room 2 | 4 | 15 | Desktop Computer, Flat Screen Logitech Group Conference Camera, HDMI Connectivity |
| Tutorial Room 3 | 4 | 25 | Desktop Computer, Flat Screen Logitech Group Conference Camera, HDMI Connectivity |
| Tutorial Room 5 | 3 | 15 | Desktop Computer, Flat Screen Logitech Group Conference Camera, HDMI Connectivity |
| Tutorial Room 6 | 3 | 25 | Desktop Computer, Flat Screen Logitech Group Conference Camera, HDMI Connectivity |
| Video Conference Room | 3 | 12 | Desktop Computer, Dual Display, Flat Screen Logitech Group Conference Camera |
| Balcony Courtyard (space only) | 4 | 50 | N/A |
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Our Pricing
Our room hire is both competitive and affordable to suit any budget and event needs.
| Room | Lorimer Dods Lecture Theatre | Doreen Dew Demonstration Room |
Common Room, Tutorial 3 |
Tutorial room 2, 5 and 6, Video Conference room |
Balcony courtyard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Day | $500 | $400 | $250 | $200 | $300 |
| Full Day | $800 | $650 | $350 | $300 | $400 |
10% discount applied for multiple room bookings (at least 3 rooms) on 1 date
Bookings under four hours are the same price point as Half Day rate
Out of hours bookings may incur additional concierge/audio visual/cleaning/security fees. Pricing on application