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Sydney's Premier Ethical Events VenueMake a positive social impact while hosting an unforgettable event at The Freedom Hub.
An Events Venue with a Purpose
Are you searching for an event venue that aligns with your values and creates a lasting social impact?
Look no further than The Freedom Hub, Sydney’s first ethical events venue. By choosing to host your function with us, you’ll not only create a memorable experience for your guests but also make a difference in the lives of modern slavery survivors in Australia.
Align yourself with values that prioritise people and the planet. You’ll create a ripple effect of positivity that extends far beyond the walls of our venue, and you’ll invite your guests to share that journey with you.
When you choose The Freedom Hub for your special event, you’re not just booking a venue – you’re making a statement. You’re showing your guests that you care about making a positive impact and giving back to the community. It’s a powerful way to celebrate while also standing up for something bigger than yourself.
Why Choose The Freedom Hub?
Social Impact
100% of the profits from your event support The Freedom Hub’s Survivor School, which empowers and equips survivors of modern slavery to rebuild their lives and find meaningful employment.
Unique
Our 100-year-old warehouse boasts a charming industrial decor, original hand-smashed river pebble flooring, and steel beams that harken back to its early 1900 days.
Flexible
You can choose from our preferred ethical partners for catering, wine, photography, and flowers, or select your own vendors. It’s your event, your way.
Location
Situated in Waterloo, our venue is easily accessible from Green Square station and central Sydney and is close to the airport for your out-of-town guests.
Our venue can accommodate up to 100 guests, perfect for intimate gatherings or grand celebrations.
Event Types
- Corporate Events
- Weddings
- Dinner Parties
- Fundraisers
- Birthday parties
- Baby Showers,
- Barmitzvahs
- And More!
The Freedom Hub Events Venue
Situated in what was once a Sydney industrial area, the Freedom Hub Events Venue is a Warehouse that captures the heart of early days. It is styled with a modern industrial decor.
The venue is 100 years old, with an original floor of hand-smashed river pebbles. Large steel beams in the ceiling where used to hoist the heavy machinery of an 1900s automobile garage.
Now a thriving, edgy community of young city commuters; our venue is hidden on a back street of Waterloo and well worth discovering.
Close to the airport for travelling guests. Also close to airport hotels for your early escape onto your honeymoon or next business trip. Walking distance from Green Square station and buses from Central Station pass by a few meters away.
Events : +61 4 3261 9702
5-Star Reviews
As wedding stylists and planners, we have worked with many venues in Sydney. TFH is undoubtedly outstanding in all aspects. The blank canvas space is a dream to style and the team there is super passionate and helpful assisting our team and client throughout the planning process. We cannot wait to come back!
We hosted a week long event in Waterloo for 50 women with Freedom Hub catering and hosting us for breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and coffees. They were incredible! The food was plentiful, fresh, healthy and they worked hard to ensure everyones very specific dietary requirements were catered for. Their baristas made excellent coffee and the staff were friendly and accommodating. The venue itself is beautiful and spacious and we were treated to table service breakfasts and lunches. We will continue to use Freedom Hub for future events. I highly recommend.
We held a large Indian wedding function (Sangeet) at Freedom Hub and the experience was truly fantastic. Sam worked tirelessly with our wedding planners to ensure everything was up to scratch in the months leading up to the night and was on site the entire time of the function. The venue offered so much flexibility so we were able to bring in the vendors of our choice without any hiccup and were able to use FH furniture on the night as well. If you’re having a large function – look no further. FH are easy to work with, great location, great vibe and most of all – the place has heart.
Next Steps
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Fill out our event enquiry form or call us at +61 4 3261 9702 to discuss your event needs.
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Our team will work with you to create a customised plan that brings your vision to life while maximizing your social impact.
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Host an unforgettable event that your guests will love, knowing that you’re supporting a worthy cause.
Ready to make a difference? Contact The Freedom Hub today and let us help you create an event with purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are your Venue Hire Packages
Yes. We have three packages to choose from.
1. Blank canvas.
This package includes the cafe tables and chairs only. (*French white lounges can be hired at an additional cost, as can our piano*). As a blank canvas, you bring in everything else you need. Just as you would for a marquee event. We have recommended partners you can select if you want to ensure your function is completely ethical or you can choose your own.
2. “Assisted event”
We provide staff, tableware, and glassware. You can add onto the packages any extras such as overnight storage, extra staff, PA system, Projector etc.
3. “Fully managed venue”
We work together to select ethical food from our menu, wine and staffing. The fully managed package also gives you a number of hours with one of our experienced event planners who will help you with every detail pertaining to hire, food and bev, to make your event a huge success. Styling your event is still your responsibility so you can create your own feel.
How do i book an event?
1. Complete an enquiry form HERE giving us as much information about your event as possible.
2. We‘ll contact you to find out any information we are missing and then we’ll send you our package pricing.
3. If you are happy that our pricing suits your budget, book a 45min “viewing and planning meeting” with one of our planners HERE.
4. We will then send you a personalised quote for your event and put a “tentative hold” on the date for 14 days.
5. If you are happy with the quote, a non-refundable $500 deposit is required within 7 days of the quote with signed T&C’s.
6. 50% prepayment is required 3 months prior to your event, with full payment due 4 weeks prior to your event.
We would be honoured to help you “host an event your guests will remember”.
100% of the profits from your venue hire are used to end modern slavery and help victims recover. You can find out more about our work in Ending Slavery here.
Is there a time limit?
The Freedom Hub venue is a cafe six days a week, so events are held outside cafe hours.
Exclusive and partial hire of the venue is available during cafe hours and has a separate cost structure and booking terms.
NOTE: During COVID there is an additional COVID cleaning fee after your event.
Find out more about hosting a Covid Safe Event and our COVID action plan here.
Can we use our own caterer?
The great thing about hiring The Freedom Hub venue is that you have the flexibility to choose our preferred 100% ethical caterers. You can also outsource your favourite caterer instead, attracting a flat $250 surcharge.
We recommend that outsourced caterers visit the venue to check out our kitchen facilities, which are designed for café food preparation.
We also recommend you make a booking with our event planner on-site. You may need additional staff for your event for service, clearing etc.
*Most catering companies will include wait staff in their packages, or you can request ours*
What is your cancellation policy?
We have become a very popular venue so holding a date can cost us thousands of dollars in missed business if you cancel.
The deposit also helps us cover the administrative costs of hours put in by your planner to reach the quote stage. So should your event be cancelled, the following conditions apply unless otherwise agreed by The Freedom Hub and at its discretion.
All cancellations must be received in writing.
Your deposit is forfeited, cancellation;
Up to 30 days prior to the event date; 50% of the invoice will be retained, 50% refunded to the client
Up to 14 days prior to the event date; 70% of the invoice will be retained, 30% refunded to the client.
14 days or less; 100% of the invoice will be retained to The Freedom Hub, 0% refunded to the client
100% of the profit from your event supports victims of human trafficking in Australia.
Do you have parking?
DO YOU HAVE PARKING AT THE VENUE?
Like most city venues we only have street parking, this is unmetered throughout the weekend and evenings. Besides TFH there is a parking lot which is empty from 4 pm Fridays and all day Saturdays & Sundays.
The nearest parking station is behind Aldi on Danks St. Greensquare Railway station is a 10-minute walk. The taxi exchange station is directly behind our venue.
Can I BYO Alcohol?
You are welcome to BYO beverages. However, there is a flat $200 corkage fee. Also, keep in mind that The Freedom Hub bar staff are required to serve due to RSA laws. The required ratio is 1 bar staff per 40x guests based on the drink menu. Additional bar staff can be added to your preferred package.
Ask us about our amazing drink packages.
If you BYO you are required to provide your own ice, drink tubs, ice, garnishes, spirit pourers etc.
Is your venue wheelchair-friendly?
Yes. We have a ramp leading into the venue. We have a wheelchair-accessible toilet and wide corridors for access.
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