Whether you need meeting rooms in Melbourne for conferences, team building exercises, training purposes, or any other type of business function or event, Foothills Conference Centre is able to accommodate to your needs.

Foothills Conference Centre has a great range of meeting rooms, as well as modern and advanced facilities in these meeting rooms.

Our meeting rooms, and meeting room facilities include:

- Redgum Theatre, which fits 160 people
- Silvergum Theatre, which fits 92 people
- Acacia Room, which fits 180 people
- Banksia Room, which fits 250 people
- Protea 1 Conference Room, up to 25 people
- Protea 2 Conference Room, up to 65 people
- Wattletree Restaurant
- 2 Fully Licensed Bars
- Computer Room, with 50 PC’s
- 4 breakout rooms
- 54 spacious Guest Suites
- 2 Self-contained Cottages
- Reception Area

Foothills Conference Centre also has a great range of leisure activities for those hiring our meeting rooms. These leisure activities are perfect methods of entertainment if you are hiring a meeting room for business purposes. These activities include:

- Team building activities individually designed for your groups needs.
- Recreation room with Pool Table and Table Tennis.
- Fireside lounge and Wattle Tree Bar
- Fully fenced swimming complex- with 3 pools
- Basketball, Tennis and Volleyball courts
- Onsite lake
- Multi tier open air mudrock amphitheatre
- We are currently in the process of designing a walking track embracing our lake area and incorporating an orienteering course

Because of Foothills Conference  Centre’s fantastic facilities and leisure activities available to groups, it is clear that Foothills Conference Centre is the best choice for meeting rooms Melbourne.

Not only is the Yarra Valley breathtakingly beautiful, but there is so much to do that will keep you occupied. The Yarra Valley is the home of Victorian wine, the exact spot where Victorian winegrowing began. Here, you are able to sample the wines, and who doesn’t love that! The Yarra Valley also offers tours and fantastic meals from one of the many restaurants in the area made from fresh, local produce- sure to compliment the fantastic wine.

Within the Yarra Valley, amongst the spectacular scenery, you will find diverse villages tucked away. To ensure that you experience a full 360 degree view of the Valley, you can choose to take a hot-air balloon ride. If that doesn’t keep the kids entertained, Healesville Sanctuary, known around the world as the best place to see Australian wildlife in their natural habitat, sure will.

For the older kids, the TarraWarra Museum of Art is definitely the place to go. The TarraWarra Museum of Art is Australia’s first privately funded public visual arts museum to be set up by the Government. Along with the Giant Steps/Innocent Bystander- one winery with two very distinct labels- the list of things to do in the Yarra Valley is a long one.

The ‘to-do’ list is lengthened further with Dandenong Ranges located right next door.

While the Yarra Valley may not be in the heart of Melbourne, the trip (that takes under an hour), will be a rewarding one. A couple of days away from the hustle and bustle of the city is exactly what is needed- especially at this time of year.

With Foothills Conference Centre close by for your accommodation- what more do you need! Book to stay at Foothills Conference Centre today to experience the beautiful Yarra Valley.

As we all know, the workplace can at times seem overbearing through the stress of deadlines and other commitments. Relaxation is the most important key to health and well being, and is also the only remedy to stress. Because it is common for work and stress to come hand in hand, there is no better need for relaxation than at a work related event.

There are many benefits of remaining relaxed while at a work related conference, or any event for that matter. Usually, when employees are strained, tense and on edge it reflects through their work, whether in or away from the office. Choosing to have your conference at a venue such as Foothills Conference Centre, allows for your employees to truly feel like they are on a getaway from all their usual daily anxieties. This ‘getaway’ makes for a more happy, calm and focused conference or event, ensuring that your staff is truly taking in information and experiences.

Furthermore, keeping staff relaxed during conferences, seminars and team building exercises, allows for better relationships to develop between employees. Friendly employees equal a happier workplace with better communication- essential in the successful implementation of tasks.

Because of this fact, Foothills Conference Centre continuously strives to maintain the calm, relaxing surrounding atmosphere. Along with our beautiful natural surroundings, Foothills Conference Centre is set on a secluded 20 acre native paradise away from all the usual hustle and bustle.Furthermore, Foothills Conference Centre is encompassed with modern features, ensuring that all your particular conference needs are met. All this, right in Melbourne’s back yard, barely even a 50 minute drive from the CBD.

Contact us to find out what other fantastic facilities Foothills Conference Centre has available for all your conference needs.

Foothills Conference Centre was delighted to host a Liberal Party Event.

The Breakfast which was organized by Local MP Tony Smith was attended by 115 guests.

We were thrilled to have Special Guest Speaker, Leader of the Opposition, Mr Tony Abbott.

Mr Abbott had his audience enthralled for half an hour and after which he took time out to have photos taken with many of the guests.

Watch the video.
Mr Abbot at Foothills

Team building exercises aren’t just a good opportunity for business owners and managers to get to know their staff, it is also a great time for staff members to get to know each other. These people will be working together to achieve common goals, and the better the relationships they have with each other, the better the final outcome.

These team building exercises help everyone within the workplace understand what each other’s strengths and weaknesses are- valuable knowledge when designating tasks in the workplace.

For the best team building activities, at the best team building venue, look no further than Foothills Conference Centre. Foothills Conference Centre is encompassed with modern features, beautiful tranquil views and surrounds, and an atmosphere of relaxation and focus.

The most fun and rewarding team building activities are offered to all groups at Foothills Conference Centre.

The most popular team building activity at any venue is laser strike, an extremely fun, safe and exciting outdoor laser battle simulation. Like paintball, laser strike is a combat simulation. The up side is that laser strike is without the pain or bruises of paintball, and is great for team building.

At Foothills Conference Centre, we can also organise fun, indoor as well as outdoor team building activities through Corporate Challenge Melbourne. These can be tailored to suit the individual budget and needs of your organization.

No matter what your preference, the importance of team building exercises is an important factor in a successful workplace. Contact Foothills Conference Centre for any further information and get your work place team building!

- As published by Executive PA Magazine, Thursday, 1 Sept 2011

Read the full publication here

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Start your journey by joining us at the SEVEN secrets on “Selling by Not Selling” seminar on September 24 and 25, 2011, at Foothills Conference Centre, Mooroolbark.

This two-day seminar provides you with the opportunity to learn how to drive your business forward, without having to hard sell.
Take advantage of the real world experiences of our seven expert speakers.

Guest speakers are:
1. Theo Tsiamis– Optimise your website and attract more visitors.
2. John Bertone – Converting your website visitors to dollars.
3. Greg Branson – Creating a trusted brand
4. Alem Mirvich – Building your brand and attract more customers.
5. Jim Penman – Customer service, your best marketing tool.
6. Geoff Fleming – Up-selling techniques
7. Andrew Kelly – Mining for gold in your own back yard

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