Even though they have existed for a very long time, conference and training centres are now more popular than ever. Today, clients can choose from a huge variety of venues which fit their specific purposes. Near Sydney’s Northern Beaches in the suburb of Ingleside, the Sydney Conference & Training Centre offers a dedicated residential venue located on 9 acres of secluded gardens which overlook the nearby ocean. Purpose-built to host all kinds of different events, the centre has been servicing various industries for decades.

More than two decades ago in the Cairns region, the Sisters of Mercy decided to turn a piece of land into a serviceable conference centre for the community. At the time, the educational community around the area was in need of a specialized venue. More specifically, the catholic schools of the area needed a place where they could conduct staff training and other similar initiatives. After some planning and preparation, the Seville Mercy Conference Centre was finally built.

Back in 2005, the Northside Community Church had an opportunity to redevelop its site located at Crow’s Nest. Instead of building a facility just for the Church, the visionary leadership team decided to develop a day meeting facility which could be used for the local community as well as the business sector in conjunction with the Church. The result of that project was the Northside Conference Centre facility, a 3-level venue with 8 rooms including a modern Auditorium which can accommodate up to 400 people.

Visitors to the Elizabeth Street Pier, one of Hobart’s most beautiful waterfront locations, will find a thriving business community where they can enjoy food and drink at a unique location. There, one will also find one of the region’s most popular venues, the Hobart Function and Conference Center (HFCC) which has been hosting weddings, gala dinners, conferences, product launches, meeting sessions, and thousands of other events since its inception in 1999.

Australia is a place favoured with stunning locations, breathtaking views, and heritage sites that are a testament to its rich and varied culture. In Western Australia, visitors and locals who like to appreciate locales of historical and cultural value should pay close attention to the Caves House Hotel. The heritage-listed hotel and event centre is located a short walk away from Yallingup Beach which was a mecca for surfers during its height in the 1950s.

The Swan River, arguably one of Perth’s most beautiful locations, attracts thousands of visitors every year. Its natural beauty combined with the intensely active lifestyle of the nearby residents provides the perfect recipe for success, particularly for business that operate on the waterfront. Acqua Viva on the Swan, one of Perth’s finest establishments for corporate functions and special events alike, is one of those businesses that has developed a strong clientele and a solid reputation along the shoreline.