Free Webinar: The Next Generation of Community Venue Bookings

Across Australia and New Zealand, councils are rethinking how they manage facilities — moving away from manual, fragmented processes toward more discoverable, automated, and efficient community venue booking systems.

This free webinar, hosted in partnership with Public Sector Network, explores how leading councils are transforming their approach to community venue bookings to improve access, reduce administrative burden, and deliver better outcomes for their communities.

About the Webinar

This session — Discoverability, Automation, Growth: The Next Generation of Community Venue Bookings — is designed for local government professionals responsible for managing, improving, or overseeing community venues.

You’ll hear real-world insights from councils actively modernising their community venue booking systems, with practical examples of what’s working today.

Webinar Details

📅 Date: Tuesday 12th May | 🕚 Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm AEDT |📍 Location: Online (free to attend)

 👉 Register now to secure your place in this community venue bookings webinar.

Can’t make it? Register anyway, and we’ll send you the recording.

Meet the Speakers

Hear directly from experienced local government leaders working to improve community venue booking systems:

• Matt Strapps — Manager Information Technology, City of Port Adelaide
• Justine Resta — President of ALGIM & Project Manager, Maribyrnong City Council
• Sarah Thompson — Coordinator Community Facilities, City of Casey
• Lisa Loomans — Events & Venues Manager, Matamata-Piako District Council, New Zealand
• Facilitator: Jeremy Hurst– Co-Founder, SpacetoCo

Each speaker brings hands-on experience improving community venue bookings, increasing efficiency, and enhancing community outcomes.

Why Community Venue Bookings Are Changing

Local governments are under increasing pressure to:

• Improve access to community spaces
• Increase utilisation of public assets
• Reduce manual administration in booking processes
• Provide seamless digital services for residents
• Improve reporting and visibility across facilities
  
  

However, many councils still rely on outdated systems that make community venue bookings harder to manage than necessary.

This webinar explores how councils are solving these challenges through modern, digital-first approaches.

What You'll Learn

In this session, you’ll discover practical strategies for improving community venue bookings, including:

• How councils are streamlining booking workflows through automation
• Ways to improve discoverability so community spaces are easier to find and book
• How to reduce administrative workload across bookings and finance teams
• Real-world examples of councils improving venue utilisation and community access
• Lessons learned from modernising legacy booking systems
  
  

Who Should Attend

This webinar is designed for local government professionals involved in:

• Community venue bookings and facility management
• Customer service and front-line booking teams
• Digital transformation and IT teams
• Finance and operations teams
• Community engagement and access programs
  

If your role involves improving or managing community venue booking processes, this session is relevant to you.

Why Attend This Webinar on Community Venue Bookings

This is not a theoretical discussion.

You’ll gain:

• Real council case studies
• Practical insights into improving booking systems
• Lessons from real-world implementation of digital solutions
• Strategies to improve efficiency and community access
  

If you are responsible for community venue bookings, this session will provide actionable ideas you can apply immediately.

Register for the Free Webinar

Community venue booking systems are a critical part of local government service delivery — and modernisation is already delivering measurable improvements across councils.

👉 Register now to secure your place in this community venue bookings webinar.

Can’t make it? Register anyway, and we’ll send you the recording.

About SpacetoCo

SpacetoCo provides purpose-built booking and venue management software that helps councils and community venues make their facilities easier to discover, book, and manage — bringing communities together.

👉 Book a demo to see SpacetoCo in action and explore how the platform can streamline your community venue bookings, reduce admin, and improve access across your facilities.