Caro Convention Centre
Set within the bushland of the Mt Helen Campus, the Caro Convention Centre is the perfect venue for your next event.
Conveniently located only minutes to the vibrant Ballarat CBD and just over an hours drive from Melbourne and Geelong, the Caro Convention Centre offers unique and flexible venues for any occasion, with a range of set-up options.
In addition to the main Founders theatre, the convention complex offers a range of breakout and meeting rooms, a large flexible space, foyer and outdoor courtyard.
The Caro Convention Centre is located within the University campus, giving attendees access to additional venues and spaces, resources, recreation facilities, accommodation, catering and so much more.
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Founders Theatre
The impressive Founders Theatre Auditorium has fixed seating for up to 660 persons, and is particularly suited to a wide variety of dramatic presentations, or large gatherings. The Theatre features expansive stage and back-stage areas suitable for performances, ceremonies, conferences, presentations and more.
Founders Theatre Booklet (pdf, 242kb)
Venue Capacities
| Theatre | Cabaret | Banquet | Classroom | U-Shape | Boardroom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Theatre | 660 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Boardroom | - | - | - | - | - | 20 |
| Studio Theatre | 120 | 100 | 100 | 80 | 45 | - |
| Studio One | 40 | 30 | - | 30 | 18 | - |
| Studio Two | 40 | 30 | - | 30 | 18 | - |
| Studio Three | 60 | 50 | 50 | 40 | 24 | - |
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Caro Convention Centre, Mt Helen
The Caro Convention Centre, located in the bushland setting of the Mt Helen Campus, is conveniently located just over an hours drive to Melbourne and Geelong, and only minutes to the vibrant Ballarat CBD.
Caro Convention Centre, Mt Helen
The Caro Convention Centre, located in the bushland setting of the Mt Helen Campus, is conveniently located just over an hours drive to Melbourne and Geelong, and only minutes to the vibrant Ballarat CBD.
Caro Convention Centre, Founders Theatre
The well-appointed Founders Theatre Auditorium has fixed seating for up to 660, and is particularly suited to a wide variety of dramatic presentations, or large gatherings.
Caro Convention Centre, Founders Theatre
The well-appointed Founders Theatre Auditorium has fixed seating for up to 660, and is particularly suited to a wide variety of dramatic presentations, or large gatherings.
Caro Convention Centre, Founders Theatre
The well-appointed Founders Theatre Auditorium has fixed seating for up to 660, and is particularly suited to a wide variety of dramatic presentations, or large gatherings.
Caro Convention Centre, Founders Theatre
The well-appointed Founders Theatre Auditorium has fixed seating for up to 660, and is particularly suited to a wide variety of dramatic presentations, or large gatherings.
Caro Convention Centre, Mt Helen -Wheelchair lift stage access
Wheelchair lift access is available in Founders Theatre on stage right.
Caro Convention Centre, Founders Theatre
The well-appointed Founders Theatre Auditorium has fixed seating for up to 660, and is particularly suited to a wide variety of dramatic presentations, or large gatherings.
Caro Convention Centre, Founders Theatre
The well-appointed Founders Theatre Auditorium has fixed seating for up to 660, and is particularly suited to a wide variety of dramatic presentations, or large gatherings.
Caro Convention Centre, Boardroom
The well-appointed and comfortable boardroom is ideally suited to your next team meeting, gathering or planning day.
Caro Convention Centre, Boardroom
The well-appointed and comfortable boardroom is ideally suited to your next team meeting, gathering or planning day.
Caro Convention Centre, Boardroom
The well-appointed and comfortable boardroom is ideally suited to your next team meeting, gathering or planning day.
Caro Convention Centre, Foyer Space
The Caro Convention Centre foyer space offers a flexible area for event registrations, exhibitions or session breaks.
Caro Convention Centre, Foyer Space
The Caro Convention Centre foyer space offers a flexible area for event registrations, exhibitions or session breaks.
Caro Convention Centre, Foyer Space
The Caro Convention Centre foyer space offers a flexible area for event registrations, exhibitions or session breaks.
Caro Convention Centre, Studio Theatre
The Studio Theatre offers a flexible space suitable for group meetings, seminars and other team activities. Flexible room set-up options are available.
Caro Convention Centre, Studio Theatre
The Studio Theatre offers a flexible space suitable for group meetings, seminars and other team activities. Flexible room set-up options are available.
Caro Convention Centre, Studio Theatre
The Studio Theatre offers a flexible space suitable for group meetings, seminars and other team activities. Flexible room set-up options are available.
Caro Convention Centre, Studio Theatre
The Studio Theatre offers a flexible space suitable for group meetings, seminars and other team activities. Flexible room set-up options are available.
Caro Convention Centre, Studio Rooms
The Studio Rooms offers a flexible space suitable for classes, tutorials, training sessions, group meetings, seminars and other team activities. Flexible room set-up options are available.
Caro Convention Centre, Studio Rooms
The Studio Rooms offers a flexible space suitable for classes, tutorials, training sessions, group meetings, seminars and other team activities. Flexible room set-up options are available.
Caro Convention Centre, Studio Rooms
The Studio Rooms offers a flexible space suitable for classes, tutorials, training sessions, group meetings, seminars and other team activities. Flexible room set-up options are available.
Caro Convention Centre, Studio Rooms
The Studio Rooms offers a flexible space suitable for classes, tutorials, training sessions, group meetings, seminars and other team activities. Flexible room set-up options are available.
Caro Convention Centre, Studio Rooms
The Studio Rooms offers a flexible space suitable for classes, tutorials, training sessions, group meetings, seminars and other team activities. Flexible room set-up options are available.
Caro Convention Centre, Studio Rooms
The Studio Rooms offers a flexible space suitable for classes, tutorials, training sessions, group meetings, seminars and other team activities. Flexible room set-up options are available.
Caro Convention Centre, Studio Rooms
The Studio Rooms offers a flexible space suitable for classes, tutorials, training sessions, group meetings, seminars and other team activities. Flexible room set-up options are available.
Contact us
Whether you are organising a training seminar, large conference, workshop, team building day or community event, our professional and friendly events team can provide the right venue and advice to make sure your day is a success. Contact us to discuss your upcoming event.
Phone | 03 5327 9480
Email | hospitalityandevents@federation.edu.au
Office locations | Mt Helen (Ballarat), Gippsland (Churchill), Berwick
Office hours | 10am-4pm Monday to Friday.
Bookings | Bookings and enquiries for venue hire can be made by contacting us or completing the venue booking request link below.