Room hire | Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria

About us
About us
- Dispute Advice
  Dispute Advice
  
  When you contact us for assistance we'll discuss your situation and provide advice on how to resolve your dispute with the other people involved.
- Mediation
  Mediation
  
  Mediation is a free, confidential process where parties try to resolve their issues with the help of a trained, impartial mediator.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander team
  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander team
  
  A dedicated group of Aboriginal staff who can provide dispute resolution information for members of the community.
- Civil Claims Program
  Civil Claims Program
  
  Parties who commence an civil action in a Victorian Magistrates' Court may be referred to the DSCV for a compulsory mediation session.
- Civil Mediation at VCAT Program
  Civil Mediation at VCAT Program
  
  DSCV and VCAT are operating in partnership to deliver alternative dispute resolution processes to everyday Victorians.
- Personal Safety Intervention Order (PSIO) program
  Personal Safety Intervention Order (PSIO) program
  
  DSCV have partnered with the Magistrates' Court of Victoria to bring mediation services to certain clients who are involved in a PSIO application.
- Policies and complaints
  Policies and complaints
  
  Read the DSCV's policies on client privacy, our client charter, and how to make a complaint about the service.
- Contact Us
  Contact Us
  
  The Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria (DSCV) can help you resolve a wide range of disputes without having to resort to taking legal action.
Information and advice
Information and advice
- Fencing
  Fencing
  
  Issues around repairing or replacing a shared fence, damage to fences and boundary issues can all contribute to disputes between neighbours.
- Trees
  Trees
  
  Overhanging branches, damage from roots and dropped foliage can all contribute to issues between neighbours. Find out what to do about it.
- Starting the conversation
  Starting the conversation
  
  It's important to start the conversation off on the right foot when you are trying to resolve a dispute. These tips may help you to have that initial interaction.
- Solving problems
  Solving problems
  
  If things don't go well immediately, don't panic! Think about some of the following strategies when trying to resolve an issue with a neighbour.
- Reaching an agreement
  Reaching an agreement
  
  Most agreements you make will not require a formal acknowledgement. However, many people find that writing things down can help ensure that further disputes don't occur in the future.
- Obtaining legal advice
  Obtaining legal advice
  
  In any dispute, you may find it necessary to obtain legal advice from an independent, licensed practitioner. This can help you clarify your rights and responsibilities.
- Useful links
  Useful links
  
  Links to external agencies or relevant organisations that may be able to help you with an issue.
- Owners' corporations (formerly body corporate) disputes
  Owners' corporations (formerly body corporate) disputes
  
  The rules that all owners' corporations must have in place for resolving disputes and who to contact for further information.
- Retirement village disputes
  Retirement village disputes
  
  Information and guidance on what to do when things go wrong between residents or residents and the operators of a retirement village.
Training and room hire
Training and room hire
- Aboriginal dispute resolution training
  Aboriginal dispute resolution training
  
  Aboriginal Dispute Resolution Training is a unique service offering from the Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria that aims to build relationships between the service and aboriginal communities, whilst increasing capacity to resolve conflicts within individuals.
- Community Engagement Workshops
  Community Engagement Workshops
  
  The Dispute Settlement Centre’s Community Engagement program work with community groups to teach skills in conflict management and dispute prevention.
- Mediation training
  Mediation training
  
  The DSCV runs mediation training courses throughout the year for members of the community who wish to participate.
- Room hire
  Room hire
  
  Meeting and conference rooms located in the heart of Melbourne's legal precinct and less than five minutes from Flagstaff station.

Meeting and conference rooms located in the heart of Melbourne's legal precinct and less than five minutes from Flagstaff station.

Flexible options for small and large groups
Half or full-day bookings
Competitively priced
Video conferencing facilities

Meeting room location

Our meeting rooms are located centrally in our Melbourne CBD office:

Level 4, 456 Lonsdale Street

Melbourne

Meeting room facilities

Each meeting room includes table, chairs and a whiteboard, with video conferencing facilities available for an additional charge in our large conference room.

Our meeting rooms offer self-managed facilities, with no secretarial support. Tea and coffee is available, but all other catering requirements must be arranged by the hirer.

Opening hours

Our meeting rooms are available for bookings during business hours.

Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm

Meeting room options, capacity and hire charge

Meeting room	Capacity	Half day hire	Full day hire
Large conference room x 1	Up to 40 people	$400	$800
Medium meeting room x 2	Up to 8 people	$250	$500
Small meeting room x 2	Up to 6 people	$200	$400
Breakout room x 2	Up to 4 people	$50	$100
Video conferencing	N/A	$250	$500

Make a meeting room booking

Contact us to request a meeting room on 1300 372 888, or email admin.dscv@justice.vic.gov.au (External link).