Facilities & conference venues

At Melbourne Business School we pride ourselves on transforming the everyday into the exceptional. We aim to transport you from your regular office and routines to an environment that inspires ideas, innovation and outcomes.

Your choice of three unique, dedicated conference venues, each provide different experiences, but are connected by our culture of service excellence.

Our theatres and meeting rooms are designed to maximise your comfort and support your objectives. We strive to make business a pleasure. Our complete meeting packages put you in control so that you and your delegates can concentrate on achieving your goals.

Carlton - An intimate setting on the city fringe
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The Carlton property offers historic surrounds and a tranquil setting next door to the University of Melbourne. MBS's dedicated and focussed learning environment is conducive to business conferences, training, semninars and senior management retreats.

Our facilities are available for hire by business organisations on a residential or non-residential basis. The venue features impressive theatres and meeting rooms, complemented by first class dining and comfortable accommodation facilities.

A range of catering is available to meet your conference or function requirements. Our dining experiences are as diverse as open-air barbecues, intimate cocktail parties, morning and afternoon teas and full a la carte meals in our private dining facilities.

Food and beverage
Our Executive Chef can tailor a menu to suit your individual requirements. From a gourmet bbq, to a formal dinner in a private dining room, a cocktail function, working lunch or buffet and morning and afternoon teas.

Your Complete Meeting Package is fully inclusive of the following:

Continuous refreshments
Freshly brewed coffee, selection of teas, water and fresh juices.

Morning and afternoon tea
Freshly brewed coffee, selection of teas, water, fresh juices, an assortment of biscuits and seasonal fruit and Chef’s bakery selection.

Buffet Breakfast
From our buffet: full hot and cold breakfast including cereals, fresh and dried fruits, yoghurt, pastries and variety of breads and muffins, chefs selection of eggs, bagon, sausages, tomaotes, fresh fruit juices and freshly brewed tea and coffee.

Working Lunch
Assorted gourmet sandwiches, rolls, bagels, sliced seasonal fruit and a selection of Australian cheese and biscuits.

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Buffet lunch
From our buffet: a variety of hot dishes (including vegetarian), selection of fresh salads, breads, range of desserts, selection of Austrlian cheeses and biscuits, fresh fruit juices, freshly brewed tea and coffee.

Dinner
Chefs daily changing menu comprising entree, choice of main course (including vegetarian) and dessert. 

Cheese platters and coffee are served in the lounge after dinner.

Accommodation & residential services
Carlton has 55 well-appointed bedrooms, including 5 suites each featuring:

• air conditioning
• ensuite
• television
• direct dial STD/ISD
• modem points
• radio alarm clock
• individual heating
• laundry service
• disabled facilities
• tea and coffee making facilities

Theatre and meeting rooms
The theatres and meeting rooms at Melbourne Business School are designed specifically to maximise effective learning and communication.
Meeting rooms have natural light and feature latest touch screen audio-visual equipment.  Audio conferencing is also available.

Our technical support staff are on hand to ensure everything operates smoothly. All rooms and theatres are soundproof and fully air conditioned, with comfortable chairs and ample desk space.

We have six “tiered” theatres, ranging in seating capacity from 40 to 150 and four meeting and teaching rooms with a seating capacity of 20-25.  Our small syndicate (break-out) rooms cater for 8-12 people.

Theatres are equipped with:

• LCD video/data projectors
• VHS video player/recorders PAL and NTSC
• Pentium PC with CD-ROM providing Microsoft applications
• overhead projectors
• screens
• whiteboards
• flip charts
• general stationery
• microphones
• lecterns

The following can be arranged on request:

• video cameras
• electronic whiteboards

Conferences
As a dedicated conference venue we provide purpose built meeting rooms with natural light and ergonomic chairs, convenient off-site parking and your own dedicated conference co-ordinator.

Several packages are available for you to choose from, including day and residential.


The Complete Meeting Package (CMP) includes:

• hire of meeting room
• conference equipment including data projector
• single accommodation
• buffet breakfast, buffet lunch and three-course dinner with cheese platters
• morning and afternoon teas
• continuous refreshment service
• iced water and mints
• delegates pads and pens, name badges and tent cards
• conference stationery
• dedicated conference co-ordinator

Mt. Eliza - A stunning beachside heritage retreat

Set in its picturesque waterfront position on the shores of Port Philip Bay, and just an hour’s drive from the Melbourne CBD, Mt Eliza is the ideal location for corporate retreats or conferences.

Mt. Eliza's unique residential conference venue combines modern technology, impressive architecture, exceptional dining, comfortable accommodation, magnificent gardens and private beach.

Our facilities pass the rigorous venue and service standards set by the International Association of Conference Centres (IACC). Our IACC membership recognises our adaptable environment, specialised staff and modern services - all essential elements of achieving a productive conference or function.

As a dedicated conference venue Melbourne Business School provides a high degree of flexibility in meeting room size and layout. All rooms are designed to maximise your comfort and support your objectives with natural light, ergonomic chairs and state-of-the-art multimedia facilities and are included in the complete meeting package.

Allow our experienced conference team to transport you from your regular office and routines to a venue that inspires innovation and outcomes.
 
Mt. Eliza's relaxing atmosphere and secluded surrounds offer an inspiring and distraction-free environment for your delegates.
 
To contact us regarding your enquiry, please go to our on line booking form.

Food and beverage
Our Executive Chef can tailor a menu to suit your individual requirements and taste, from a gourmet bbq to a formal dinner in a private dining room or a cocktail function overlooking Port Phillip Bay.

Your Complete Meeting Package is fully inclusive of the following:

Continuous refreshments
Freshly brewed coffee including cappuccino and espresso, selection of teas, filtered water, fresh juices, an assortment of biscuits and seasonal fruit are available all day in the lounge area.
 
Morning and afternoon tea
Freshly brewed coffee including cappuccino and espresso, selection of teas, filtered water, fresh juices, an assortment of biscuits and seasonal fruit and Chef’s bakery selection.

Buffet breakfast
Our buffet: full hot and cold breakfast including cereals, fresh and dried fruits, yoghurt, pastries and variety of breads and muffins, Chefs selection of eggs, bacon, sausages, tomatoes, fresh fruit juices and freshly brewed tea and coffee.

Working Lunch
Assorted gourmet sandwiches, rolls, bagels, sliced seasonal fruit and a selection of Australian cheese and biscuits.

or

Buffet lunch
From our buffet: a variety of hot dishes (including vegetarian), selection of fresh salads, breads, range of desserts, selection of Australian cheeses and biscuits, fresh fruit juices, freshly brewed tea and coffee.

Dinner
Chef’s daily changing menu comprising entrée, choice of main course (including vegetarian) and dessert.

Accommodation & Residential Services
As one of regional Victoria's largest residential venues, you and your delegates can enjoy comfortable accommodation equipped with modern conveniences to ensure a rewarding and productive stay.

Our ninety four single bedrooms feature:

• private ensuite
• satellite TV
• modem points
• direct dial STD/ISD telephone with voicemail
• laundry and dry cleaning services
• radio alarm clock
• heating
• iron and ironing board
• disabled facilities available
• ceiling fans
• 24 hour reception

Theatres and Meeting Rooms
Purpose built meeting rooms with natural light and ergonomic chairs. Equipped with the latest presentation equipment. Audio and video conferencing are available 24 hours a day.

• 7 Meeting rooms and 16 syndicate rooms.
• Largest meeting room capacity: 130 people.
• 4 Dining areas which includes 3 private rooms.

As a dedicated learning venue, Melbourne Business School offers a high degree of flexibility in meeting room size and layout.

Meeting rooms have natural light and feature latest touch screen audio-visual equipment, including:

• data projector
• computers with internet access
• TV and VCR
• CD Player
• Screen
• Overhead projector
• whiteboard
• flipchart

Our technical support staff are on hand to ensure everything operates smoothly.

Conferences
All meeting rooms are equipped with the latest presentation equipment. Audio and video conferencing available.

Several packages are available including: day, residential weekday and residential weekend. 

The Complete Meeting Package (CMP) includes:

• hire of meeting room equipped with audio, video, computer & presentation facilities, including electronic whiteboard, data projector and flipchart
• buffet lunch
• morning and afternoon teas
• continuous refreshment service
• iced water and sweets
• delegates pads and pens, name badges and tent cards
• conference stationery
• dedicated conference co-ordinator
• use of sporting and recreational facilities