What we offer
The RSV connects Australians and promotes science and technology solutions to our society's big challenges.
To do this, we:
- deliver community programs
- publish news and articles about science and technology relevant to our community
- stage events
- administer grants and awards
- open up our heritage venue for hire
We are registered as a Certified Social Trader working for the benefit of Victorian communities, which makes our services eligible under the Victorian Government’s Social Procurement Framework, as well as the social procurement guidelines of the governments of New South Wales and Queensland. Our certification also assures industries of our authenticity in building social procurement into services and supply chains.
Please contact us to discuss your needs and ideas.
Venue Hire
The Royal Society of Victoria’s rooms and facilities are available for hire to organisations, companies or private groups. This heritage-listed building opposite the Carlton Gardens in Melbourne is suitable for a wide range of events, including conferences, seminars, meetings and private functions. Limited parking is available on site and a commercial parking operator is adjacent on La Trobe Street.
Ground Level
The Burke and Wills Room – A multi-functional space adjoining a caterer’s kitchen, suitable for workshops up to 30 people, dinners up to 60 people, seminars, cocktail parties, catering, etc, capacity up to 80 people.
First Floor
The Society has audio visual and seminar equipment available for use, including videoconferencing facilities. There is a commercial kitchen, suitable for your own use or use by a caterer, adjacent to the “Burke and Wills Room” at ground floor level.
For more information and bookings contact our Business Manager on 03 9663 5259 or by email at james@rsv.org.au .
