Paranaple Convention Centre
Highlights
- Experience panoramic waterfront views that enhance every event at the award-winning Paranaple Convention Centre.
- Gather in a purpose-built venue that reflects the region's natural beauty and cultural heritage.
- Host up to 800 guests in a space designed for memorable conferences and community celebrations.
- Engage with a warm, professional team dedicated to delivering exceptional events on the banks of the Mersey River.
Where ideas meet the river: Devonport’s premier event destination.
Set on the banks of the Mersey River in Northwest Tasmania, the Paranaple Convention Centre is more than a venue, it’s a place where stories unfold and ideas take flight. Purpose-built as part of the Devonport City Council’s Living City initiative, this award-winning centre features state-of-the-art facilities, panoramic waterfront views, and a warm, professional team dedicated to delivering exceptional events.
With capacity for up to 800 guests and a design inspired by the region’s natural beauty and cultural heritage, the name “paranaple” comes from the dialect of the punniler panner people, meaning “gathering place”.
Whether hosting national conferences, community celebrations, or strategic workshops, the centre connects people to place, transforming every event into a memorable experience.
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Accreditations
- TAS – DCC (Devonport City Council)
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
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