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Scitech is a not-for-profit organisation proudly supported by the Western Australian Government through the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation
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City West Centre
Corner Railway Street & Sutherland Street
West Perth, Western Australia 6005
Please find our terms and conditions listed below.
For any questions or enquiries, please contact our Bookings Team via email or call 9215 0740.
Read our Frequently Asked Questions.
By purchasing a membership at Scitech, you agree to the following terms and conditions.
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By booking a party at Scitech, you agree to the following terms and conditions.
Deposit:
A booking deposit of $100 is required at the time of booking. This deposit is non-refundable and forms part of your final payment for your birthday party. You may change the date and/or time of your party using your $100 deposit. If you reschedule your booking, the new party date must fall within 6 months of the original party date. If you decide to reschedule a party, you must provide at least 4 weeks’ notice. Insufficient notice will result in your deposit being forfeited.
Payment:
Please note the minimum charge for a birthday party is $420, which covers the minimum of 15 birthday children. A maximum number of 25 children, including the birthday child also applies. The maximum number of people is to adhere to health and safety requirements of the birthday venue and cannot be compromised under any circumstances.
Full payment and confirmation must be finalised by 12pm on the Wednesday preceding the party. Changes to attendance numbers cannot be made after this time. If payment is not made by this time, you risk forfeiting your booking.
Entrance fees will apply to any children who accompany invited children (for example siblings) and extra adults. This entry fee is payable on the day at the admissions desk. Additional adults will be charged at the price of a child ticket. Any extra children will not be allowed in the birthday party room, be included in the birthday party or party activities and must be supervised within the centre.
Refunds:
Once the party payment is finalised, we will not be able to provide monetary refunds for any absent children. Instead, reimbursement will be provided in the form of one Complimentary Pass per absent child where the minimum of 15 children has been met. Complementary Passes can be used for child or adult entry into Scitech. It will be the parent’s responsibility to inform the Scitech Party Host of any absentees and collect passes.
Supervision:
Parental supervision is always required. Birthday groups are given a 1:1 adult/child ratio admission, which is included in the initial cost. We ask that these ratios are adhered to for reasonable supervision. Extra adults attending with the group incurs an admission fee (child’s rate) that is payable on the day at the admissions desk.
Arrival/Departure:
Children and parents must be assembled by the allocated party time. Liaise with our front of house staff for any enquires regarding cake storage, parking, meeting points and scheduling. Please note that latecomers may be excluded from the Science Theatre/Puppet show.
Catering:
You are welcome to supply food and drinks (non-alcoholic) for your guests to be consumed during your 40-minute use of the Private Party Room. Scitech will not be able to provide storage for party supplies, including perishables (except cake) before or after your booking. Scitech will provide tables, stools and crockery (plates, cups & spoons) for the invited children.
Birthday Cake:
You are welcome to bring your own cake. However, for your convenience, we can provide a Peters Neapolitan icecream cake at an additional cost of $15 (serves 10–12).
Cleaning:
Please take any left-over food you wish to save. Scitech will dispose of any food that is left behind. Scitech will clean all plates, cups and spoons provided by Scitech but cannot provide cleaning services for a customer’s personal equipment. Scitech will clean the Private Party Room after the party.
Party Schedule:
Birthday parties run for a total of 90 minutes and includes:
• a welcome greeting (10 mins)
• use of a Private Party Room before or after your show depending on session (40 mins)
• a Puppet or Science Theatre Show (30 mins)
• a science demonstration and presentation of the birthday certificate, gift voucher (10 min).
Scitech parties can be booked for the following sessions:
• 9.50am– 11.20am
• 11.50am–1.20pm
• 2.20pm–3.50pm.
Scitech is unable to provide additional time in the Private Party Room. You can take your supplies into the party room 10 minutes before your booked time. All people and personal items must vacate the room by the end time specified by the booking.
Party guests have unlimited free time in the Science Centre during opening hours (9.30am – 4.00pm) before and after your party.
No electrical appliances are allowed in Scitech due to occupational health and safety reasons.
Parking at City West:
Limited paid parking is available at City West. Scitech visitors have access to discounted parking rates via parking machines located inside City West Centre on levels G and 1. Just remember to make a note of your licence plate number and purchase your parking at the start of your visit.
Read our Frequently Asked Questions.
By purchasing a Gift Card at Scitech, you agree to the following terms and conditions.
Additional terms and conditions apply to venue hire events, please speak to your event coordinator for clarification.
Email our Events team for more information.
By purchasing a venue hire package, you agree to the following terms and conditions.
Tentative booking and booking confirmation
Receival of the event contract & terms and conditions indicates the start of the 14-day tentative booking. Failure to pay the deposit and return the signed contract within this period will result in your tentative bookings being cancelled.
In the event of unforeseen circumstances, Scitech reserves the right to amend the booking.
Change of Date
If you require to change the date of your event, a written request must be sent to events@scitech.org.au; a maximum extension of 6 months from the original booking date may be accommodated subject to availability. Requests made with less than 21 days’ notice will result in 25% of the agreed venue hire cost being payable within 14 days of written request.
Cancellations
To cancel an event, a written request must be sent to events@scitech.org.au; the deposit is non-refundable or transferable. If cancellation occurs within 21 days of the event, 50% of the expected total will be charged and if cancellation occurs within 14 days of the event, 75% of the expected total is payable to Scitech Discovery Centre within 14 days of the invoice date.
If cancelling within 21 days of the event and Scitech has agreed to create content for your event that is no longer required; any time already spent by the content creator is payable within 14 days of written request.
Venue Capacity
Scitech event’s venue capacity changes depending on the package and inclusions; Scitech Discovery package – 300 (900 – when all theatres are opened), Scitech Foyer and Chevron Science Theatre – 144, planetarium & its Foyer – 175, Magnesium meeting room – 40. Additional numbers over these maximum capacities will not be admitted.
Damages & insurances
Scitech will not accept responsibility for loss or damage to equipment or merchandise left on the premises during events. Damage to the building or property, caused by the client or their guests will be the responsibility of the client and the client will be charged the replacement or repair costs.
Equipment hire
Hire of trestle tables (8), tablecloths (8), drink tubs (5) and an Urn (1) are included in the venue hire cost. A portable PA system ($250), staging ($400), LED par can lights ($25 each) additional tables and tablecloths ($15 each), and bain-maries ($100 each) are also available at an additional cost. Please contact your event coordinator for further information. Clients are financially responsible for any damage to this equipment, by themselves or guests during the function.
Advertising
Scitech will provide a template for posters and tickets for your event however you are also able to create your own. If you choose to create your promotional materials, please note that these must be approved by Scitech’s marketing team. Please email the event coordinator any proposed advertising materials before they are published (this includes online and social media content). Failure to do so may result in the booking being terminated by Scitech.
External Suppliers
Any external services must get approval from Scitech’s event coordinator before you confirm their services. Scitech must be advised of all outside service deliveries and collections made on behalf of the client in writing to events@scitech.org.au. Payment for deliveries of goods must be made by the client in advance. Scitech will not be held responsible for any breakage or misplaced items from guests or suppliers.
Single Point of Contact
When planning and running an event at Scitech, there is to be a nominated single point of contact (a named representative of hirer) between the hirer and Scitech; Changes to this representative must be confirmed in writing to Scitech.
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Updates to Terms and Conditions
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Scitech is a not-for-profit organisation proudly supported by the Western Australian Government through the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation
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