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Westmead Hospital

Westmead Education and Conference Centre (WECC)

WECC Contact Details
Street Address Level 2 Education Block
Westmead Hospital
Cnr Hawkesbury Road and Darcy Road, Westmead NSW 2145
Telephone 02 9845 7216
Email  wecc@wsahs.nsw.gov.au 
Postal Address

Westmead Education &Conference Centre
PO Box 533,
Wentworthville NSW 2145

Hours of Service 24hrs/day, 7 days/week
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Westmead Education & Conference Centre is a key facility for the delivery of Education and training within Westmead Hospital and for external patrons.

The WECC offers facility and technical expertise required to support delivery of formal classroom/lecture based education and training as well as access to video conferencing technology. The purpose of the WECC is to provide effective customer service support in a proactive and friendly manner to internal and external users.

Below are the rooms available that can host numerous types of functions and events. Please read the Conditions of Use form [PDF]  before hiring a room.

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Room Seating Capacity Equipment

John Lowenthal Auditorium                  

350 tiered, fixed

PC including PowerPoint
PA System
DVD &Video
Dual side overhead projector
Data projector

 Lecture Theatre 1

105 tiered, fixed

PC including PowerPoint 
PA System
DVD & Video
Dual side overhead projector
Data projector   
Video Conferencing

 Lecture Theatre 2

 105 tiered, fixed

PC including PowerPoint 
PA System
DVD & Video
Dual side overhead projector
Data projector  

 Lecture Theatre 3

 140 tiered, fixed

PC including PowerPoint 
PA System
DVD & Video
Dual side overhead projector
Data projector 

Lecture Theatre 4

 50 flat, movable

PC including PowerPoint 
PA System
DVD & Video
Dual side overhead projector
Data projector  

Seminar Room 2  

 40 flat, movable

Overhead projector
TV & Video
Video Conferencing

Seminar Room 3

 40 flat, movable

Overhead projector
TV & Video

Seminar Room 4

 28 flat, movable

Overhead projector
TV & Video

Seminar Room 5

 12 flat

Computer training rooms only
Thin clients

Seminar Room 6

 12 flat

Computer training rooms only
Thin clients

Tutorial Room 1 - 5

 12 flat

Overhead projector (Tutorial Room 1-5 only)
White/black board

Foyer area

This area is used for catering purposes and must be booked in advance.

 

Click here for WECC layout Map [PDF]

Please contact the WECC Administration Officer to book a room. The WECC Event Checklist  [PDF]  may assist you prepare for your event, prior to booking a room at the WECC. Please do not send this form to WECC, this is a preparation guideline.

Target Audience

Universities, for on-going staff training and Education. Departmental meetings, also conferences including internal customers and external customers.

Fees

Click here for WECC venue charges  [PDF] 

Fees and charges are only applicable to external functions and bookings.   

Geographical Area Served

Western Sydney Local Health District

Transport 

Westmead Hospital is a short walk from Westmead train station, along with a bus stop close to Westmead Hospital.  Parking facilities are available at a charge from $5 the first hour to $16 all day. If parking on-campus, please arrive early as parking is limited during business hours.

Disability Facilities

WECC is located on the same level of the main entrance, there is wheel chair access.  Hearing aid loops are available for the John Lowenthal Auditorium.

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