MC Square Civic Plaza offers a range of flexible rooms that are well equipped and ideal for meetings.
Warrandyte Room
Up to 10 guests seated in boardroom style
Located on level 1, the Warrandyte room can seat up to 10 people. It adjoins the Donvale room and can be hired together and opened up to create one large space to seat 20 people.
Donvale Room
14 guests in theatre style
Located on level 1, the Donvale room adjoins the Warrandyte room and can be hired together and opened up to create one large space to seat 20 people.
Doncaster Room
40 guests in theatre style
Located on level 2, the Doncaster room adjoins the Templestowe room and can be hired together and opened up to create one large space to seat 60 people theatre style.
Templestowe Room
20 guests seated in boardroom style
Located on level 2, the Templestowe room has panoramic views to the north.
It adjoins the Doncaster room and can be hired together and opened up to create one large space to seat 60 people theatre style.
Studio 4
14 guests seated in boardroom style
Located on level 2, ideal for small meetings.
Studio 4 can open into Studio 5 for a larger space for up to 28 people.
Studio 5
14 guests seated in boardroom style
Located on level 2, ideal for small meetings.
Studio 5 can open into Studio 4 for a larger space for up to 28 people.
Studio 6 (dance)
50 guests
Located on level 2.
This is a built for purpose dance studio with parquetry flooring, ballet bar and ceiling to floor mirrors.
How much does it cost?
(Prices as at 1st July 2021)
Community | Commercial | |
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Bulleen room | Do not book | Do not book |
Warrandyte room | $23 per hour | $28 per hour |
Donvale room | $23 per hour | $28 per hour |
Donvale and Warrandyte rooms | $28 per hour | $33 per hour |
Doncaster or Templestowe rooms | $28 per hour | $33 per hour |
Doncaster and Templestowe room | $33 per hour | $44 per hour |
Studio 4 | $24 per hour | $30 per hour |
Studio 5 | $17 per hour | $23 per hour |
Studio 6 (dance) | $30 per hour | $55 per hour |
Council can provide public liability insurance at $26.
Rooms available at MC Square
How much for room hire?
Jump to the pricing table for each room with split pricing for community or commercial hire.
Have more questions?
Contact our friendly staff with your questions on 9840 9458 or venues@manningham.vic.gov.au.
MC Square offers a variety of meeting rooms for hire. Located on Doncaster Road between Westfield and our Civic Centre, it is conveniently accessible by public transport. There are ample parking spaces on site.
Access to the centre
For information on services running at MC Square, please contact the relevant organisations directly. For more information on library services, visit the Whitehorse Manningham Libraries website.
Organisations located at MC Square
MC Square also provides services on health, education, welfare, community, arts, cultural and heritage. See below for a complete list of the organisations located at MC Square.
Hire a room at MC Square
From boardrooms, to meeting spaces with all the audio visual, kitchen and accessibility requirements, find a space that suits you.
We’re celebrating 10 years of MC Square (Manningham City Square) with an anniversary event in December.
There’ll be fun for the whole family, including:
- Performers
- Market stalls
- Art workshops and activities
- Fun games for the kids
- Opening of our community garden
- Summer reading club launch at the library
- A pop-up Friends of the Library book sale
- Gift giving for Doncare.
- Open day for kinder and childcare
- And more!
This is a free event, and no registration is required.
We put your child’s needs first
Our play based learning values individual children’s needs, strengths and interests. We've a flexible and fun approach to learning. Our curriculum includes planned experiences and opportunities for unplanned learning.
Using emergent curriculum, we focus on children’s unique interests and abilities to help them develop. We have 3 rooms grouped according to age.
Age | Description | No. of places |
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0 to 2 years old |
In our 0 to 2 age group, we plan experiences and routines for engagement and learning. We give varied learning experiences which help children to connect to their environment and people. For all young children, a sense of security and attachment is important. We have a specific focus on helping children feel safe and be confident in a new environment. |
8 places each day. |
2 to 3 years old |
In our 2 to 3 age group we extend children’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. Children get to work in small groups and develop their sharing and cooperation skills. We encourage some independent skills, but it’s balanced with being mindful of the wider community. |
8 places each day. |
3 to 5 years old |
In our 3 to 5 year age group is full of exploration and engagement. We encourage self-selection of learning materials that follow individual interests, while also practising intentional teaching. We work with children on projects, extending their ideas and understanding of the world. |
22 places each day. |
Our approach to behaviour guidance
Using a positive approach to behaviour guidance, we focus on understanding everyone’s rights. This helps us be inclusive while making sure everyone feels safe.
We initiate discussion and will respond to any of your concerns. We’ll work with you to develop a behaviour guidance plan if necessary. It’ll outline strategies that we can implement in the centre, and at home to guide behaviour.
Our educators invest in your child
Our qualified educators invest time and energy getting to know each child. They also communicate with you, so we can work towards shared goals.
We also have extra educators who cover:
- planning
- professional development training
- leave.
Our educator to children ratio will always meet the National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and Care.
Join our Early Years waiting list
Interested in enrolling your child? Apply now to be added to our waitlist at MC Square.
Apply now
Wurundjeri Woi-wurrong elders, in collaboration with Manningham Council, are hosting a meaningful, reflective, and respectful event in a demonstration of togetherness on 26 January.
Hosted at MC Square, this event will be free and feature story-telling, music and art. It is open to everyone who would like to attend.
Early Years at MC Square is a purpose built facility, providing high quality early childhood education and care services.
With only 38 spots, we are able to build strong relationships with every child and family member who use our service.
Our programs offer flexibility and fun
Our play based learning approach values each child’s individual needs, strengths and interests. This allows for opportunities for planned experiences and spontaneous learning.
How much does it cost?
Full week |
$630.20 |
Full day |
$127.90 |
Public holidays |
100% of fee. |
Absences |
100% of fee. |
Late collection fee (after 6.00pm) |
$47 for every 15 minutes (or part of). |
Apply for the childcare subsidy
Your family might be eligible to receive reduced childcare fees via the childcare subsidy.
Visit Centrelink to see if you meet the requirements for government support. If eligible, submit a claim on myGov to get a fee reduction.
How to join
Download the early years - waiting list application form and send the completed form to eunica.richdale@manningham.vic.gov.au.
Need help? Contact us or call 9840 9255
Learn about us at orientation
After accepting a place, we recommend an orientation period before your child comes to our centre.
We have 2 free orientation visits. We require parents to stay onsite during orientation. Orientation is an opportunity for you to ask questions and share info about your child with us.
Our opening hours
We operate from 8.00am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday.
The centre is closed on public holidays and over the Christmas and New Year period.
Book a visit today
Choosing the right early childhood education and care service can be difficult. We welcome tours of our service before making a choice. If you need full time or part time childcare for your 3-5 year old, or want to arrange a tour contact us on 9840 9255.
To celebrate Youth Fest, Manningham Youth Services will a shine a light our young people by hosting a Waste Not clothing exchange.
If you are aged around 15 - 19 and living in Manningham, come discover your next fashion find at our free clothing swap.
Bring any pre-loved clothes and accessories you don't wear anymore and swap with items from other young people.
We will also be showcasing other ways people are making every practice more sustainable.
Free, bookings essential
Are you hoping to learn a new skill or looking for fun activities for kids?
No matter what your experience is, our programs will help you explore a variety of contemporary art practices in fun and engaging ways.
What's on
Term 2, 2024: Monday 22 April to Saturday 22 June
Enrolments open Friday 8 March at 9.00am.
Whatever your experience, our courses will help you explore a variety of contemporary art practices in fun and engaging ways.
Please note: To ensure we can continue to provide high quality art courses for the community, many of our prices have increased for this term. Where we can, we've incorporated the cost of materials into the class to reduce additional out of pocket expenses. If you have any concerns or would like to discuss paying in installments, please contact us.
School holiday activities: Monday 8 April to 13 April
Enrolments open Friday 1 March at 9.00am.
Looking for a fun and creative way to keep your young people entertained during the holidays? Check out our exciting range of creative workshops.
With a variety of workshops to choose from, there's something for everyone to enjoy. We even have a series of workshops for young people and their guardians.
Enrolments
Enrolments are made online via Eventbrite. Bookings are essential to reserve your place in a course as numbers are strictly limited.
The minimum number of students needed for each course to run is six. Please be advised that courses may be cancelled up to 24 hours before they commence where this minimum is not reached. In these circumstances we will endeavor to offer you a place in another class or alternatively offer you refund.
All course prices are inclusive of GST and booking fees. Additional material fees may apply for some courses.
Concession prices
Concession prices are available for:
- seniors
- students
- carers
- health care card holders (pensioners and unemployed).
Concession applies to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in a children’s course.
Class cancellation and substitute tutors
Due to illness and unforeseen circumstances, individual classes may be occasionally taught by substitute tutors.
Where a substitute is not available and a class has to be cancelled, you will be contacted via email and by SMS at least 30 minutes prior to class starting. Under these circumstances, a class refund will be offered. Alternatively, an additional class will be added to the term dates, at the discretion of the Art Studio management team.
Withdrawing from a class
If you wish to withdraw from a class, we require one week's notice before the start of a course. A cancellation fee of $15 will apply for cancellations made after this.
Refunds
You will not receive a refund once a course has started for classes you miss for non-attendance.
You may receive a refund for a class missed due to the following:
- A cancelled class due to tutor illness or unavailability
- You have tested positive to Covid-19
- Long term illness
- Personal reasons such as bereavement
Privacy
It is the policy of the Manningham Art Studios to maintain the highest level of confidentiality for student information.
Where is this venue or facility located?
MC2, 687 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster VIC 3108
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Closed public holidays.
Are you an artist looking to show your work in our beautiful exhibition space?
Expressions of interest are now open to be part of Manningham Art Gallery’s 2025 exhibition program.
Manningham Art Gallery presents an eclectic and innovative yearly exhibition program, workshops and events committed to supporting local and regional artists, as well as touring shows from across Australia. Manningham Art Gallery is an engaging and creative space welcoming everyone, connecting all ages and backgrounds.
How much does it cost?
Entry to the Gallery is free.
What are the opening hours?
Open: Wednesday to Saturday, 11.00am to 4.00pm.
Closed: Sunday to Tuesday, and all public holidays including the Easter long weekend.
Where is it located?
Manningham Art Gallery, 687 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
Upcoming exhibitions
Subscribe to the Arts Manningham newsletter and follow our Arts Manningham Facebook page for latest news and happenings in the gallery.
Come down to MC Square these school holidays for a free smoothie with a twist.
Kids and adults can make their own pedal powered smoothie with the team from Bike n' Blend.
Dairy free options are available.
This event is part of Manningham Placemaking Activations
Vision board is a creative group facilitated by skilled art therapists and counsellors.
Connect and create with others in a fun, supportive environment.
Topics include:
- inspirational goals
- personal values
- wellbeing
- future possibilities.
All materials will be provided.
Vision board is a creative group facilitated by skilled art therapists and counsellors.
Connect and create with others in a fun, supportive environment.
Over four sessions, participants will be introduced to:
- inspirational goals
- personal values
- wellbeing
- future possibilities.
All materials will be provided.
Re:SPECT: a Space to Pause, Express, Connect and Thrive.
A 6 week creative art therapy group for women recovering from family violence.
The Women’s Re:SPECT program utilises the visual arts, journaling and mindfulness for self-expression to explore themes relating to emotions, values and identity.
Bookings are required.
Mind Calm will be facilitated by group therapists and is suitable for those who are new to meditation and people who wish to explore or extend their current practice.
- Discover what mind stilling methods work for you.
- Experience mindfulness.
- Learn breathing techniques.
- Practice different types of meditation.
This event has a series of four sessions.
Getting there
Located on Doncaster Road between Westfield and the Manningham Council Civic Centre, MC2 is conveniently accessible by public transport.
There are ample parking spaces on site including 4-hour parking underneath the building. Access to level 1 via the lift or via stairs in the front foyer.
Explore a range of mindfulness and meditation techniques at Doncare's Mind Calm series.
Mind Calm will be facilitated by group therapists and is suitable for those who are new to meditation and people who wish to explore or extend their current practice.
Over four sessions, participants will learn:
- what mind stilling methods work for you
- experience mindfulness
- learn breathing techniques
- practice different types of meditation.
Getting there
Located on Doncaster Road between Westfield and the Manningham Council Civic Centre, MC2 is conveniently accessible by public transport.
There are ample parking spaces on site including 4-hour parking underneath the building. Access to level 1 via the lift or via stairs in the front foyer.
Are you new to composting? Come along and learn from the experts at Compost Community. They will show you how to get started on your composting journey.
Topics will include:
- choosing a system that suits your lifestyle
- adding organics
- using the finished compost.
The session will cover the three main types of composting – traditional compost, worm farming and bokashi.
On in Manningham Art Gallery's Curio display window, this small exhibition of works by Anni Hagberg and Rhys Cousins extends the artists' recent exhibitions in the gallery, exploring and playing with materials in innovative and exciting ways.
The display pairs silk prints of finely detailed photographs of non-descript textures by Cousins with a collection of amorphous ceramic and mixed media objects created through experimental firings by Hagberg.
Together, the items speak to the artists' shared interest in everyday, discarded or otherwise forgotten materials and surfaces of modern urban environments and how they interact in myriad ways.
Curio is accessible at the south-eastern corner of Manningham City Square (MC Square), 687 Doncaster Road, Doncaster VIC 3108.
Learn how to make seed bombs with all the nutrients and protection the seeds need to get a great start on life!
Kids will get an introduction to germination, learn the benefits of flowers, and see a demonstration on how to make seed-paper.
Each child will go home with their own seed bombs to add colour and life to their garden or verge.
Suitable for: ages 5 - 12
Ready to level up your composting effort? Come along and learn from the experts at Compost Community.
They will show you how to advance your composting journey, including:
- speed up your compost
- trouble shoot issues
- harvest and use your compost.
Learn some tips and tricks to help you push the envelope and recycle more organics at home.
Come along and learn how to compost, worm farm and bokashi to make a meaningful difference to the planet and help reduce food waste.
Learn some science behind composting, fun facts about worms and become an expert at indoor composting.
Meet some real live worms and learn some tips to boost their breeding and appetite!
Who is it for?
The workshop is aimed at primary and secondary school aged children.