Greater Whitsunday Innovation
Highlights
- Explore flexible hot desks and professional boardrooms that foster collaboration for startups and businesses in Mackay.
- Utilise modern training rooms and a podcasting booth, enhancing productivity and creativity for diverse projects.
- Engage in networking events and innovation workshops that stimulate growth and knowledge-sharing within the community.
- Access convenient facilities and local amenities, ensuring a seamless experience for regional businesses and travelling professionals.
Greater Whitsunday Innovation, formerly Split Spaces, is a not-for-profit coworking and innovation hub located at CQUniversity Mackay. The hub offers flexible hot desks, professional boardrooms, modern training rooms, podcasting booth and a photography studio available for hire, catering to freelancers, businesses, and community groups seeking a convenient and well-equipped workspace. Whether for a single day of productivity, an important client meeting, or a large workshop, the facilities provide a professional environment that supports collaboration and business growth.
What sets Greater Whitsunday Innovation apart is its focus on accessibility and community. The space reduces overheads for early-stage ventures while enabling access to professional facilities, business development programs, and mentoring. Regular networking events, digital, tech and AI workshops, and innovation-focused activities create opportunities for connection and knowledge-sharing, ensuring that every booking is supported by a wider culture of collaboration.
Located within the CQUniversity Mackay precinct, the hub is easily accessible and close to local amenities, dining, and cultural attractions. The central location makes it an ideal choice for regional businesses and travelling professionals. With inclusive spaces designed for diverse needs and a strong commitment to sustainability, Greater Whitsunday Innovation continues to foster entrepreneurship and innovation in the Mackay Isaac Whitsunday region. Visitors are encouraged to experience the professional facilities and discover how the hub can support their business or community activities
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Accreditations
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
Features
Hire Type/s
Co Working Desks and Community Lounge
Access to GW Innovation community lounge and library
Access to break out spaces
Professional environment
Professional-grade WIFI
Kitchen amenities & espresso coffee machine
End of trip facilities
Printing
Monitor, HDMI cable, wired keyboard and mouse provided
Wheelchair accessible via Lift
Find Greater Whitsunday Innovation at CQU Mackay City Campus.
Building 4, Level 2, 92 Sydney Street.
Lift and stairwell access available.
Launchpad Podcast & Photography Studio
Launchpad Studios
RODECaster Pro audio studio set up with 4 microphones
Airconditioned booth
Photography set up with green screen
Automatic soft box lights and on stands
Access to GW Innovation community spaces.
Toilets, kitchen and espresso coffee machine.
Professional-grade WIFI.
Wheelchair accessible via Lift.
Find Greater Whitsunday Innovation at CQU Mackay City Campus.
Building 4, Level 2, 92 Sydney Street.
Lift and stairwell access available.
Big Bertha Boardroom
The boardroom for your meeting or small workshops and fits up to 13 people. The room is equipped with video conferencing facilities and a small whiteboard with whiteboard markers.
Tea and coffee is located in small kitchen just outside the room.
Access to GW Innovation community spaces.
Toilets, kitchen and espresso coffee machine.
Professional-grade WIFI.
Wheelchair accessible via Lift.
Find Greater Whitsunday Innovation at CQU Mackay City Campus.
Building 4, Level 2, 92 Sydney Street.
Lift and stairwell access available.
Little Betty Meeting Room
This room is ideal for short meetings and project sessions and fits up to 10 people.
The room is set up with a long board table and white board. It can also have additional small desks, monitors and chairs added as a short term office hire.
This room does not have a projector or dial out facilities.
Pink Floyd Training Room & Workshop Space
There is a large whiteboard and AV projector available and room configuration is flexible with plenty of tables and chairs.
Access to GW Innovation community spaces.
Toilets, kitchen and espresso coffee machine.
Professional-grade WIFI.
Wheelchair accessible via Lift.
Find Greater Whitsunday Innovation at CQU Mackay City Campus.
Building 4, Level 2, 92 Sydney Street.
Lift and stairwell access available
Local Buying Foundation Workshop Space
This space is for hosting events, presentations or training.
The room is equipped with a high-tech interactive projector, whiteboard, webcam and speaker suitable for hosting online meetings.
Flexible layout options.
Access to GW Innovation community spaces.
Toilets, kitchen and espresso coffee machine.
Professional-grade WIFI.
Wheelchair accessible via Lift.
Find Greater Whitsunday Innovation at CQU Mackay City Campus.
Building 4, Level 2, 92 Sydney Street.
Lift and stairwell access available
Hacker Space Workshop
This space is designed for workshops and training sessions. It is also available for short term hire.
Access to GW Innovation community spaces.
Toilets, kitchen and espresso coffee machine.
Professional-grade WIFI.
Wheelchair accessible via Lift.
Find Greater Whitsunday Innovation at CQU Mackay City Campus.
Building 4, Level 2, 92 Sydney Street.
Lift and stairwell access available
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.
- 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).
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A doorbell or intercom at an accessible height and display a contact number (accessible height is 900mm-1100 mm)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Accessible seating areas in theatrette
- Lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
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