Co-working

Located on level 1 of Circus Centre Melbourne with stairs and lift access, our Co-Working lounge is an open plan creative workspace.

It has multiple desks, whiteboards, lamps, power boards and high-speed free internet. Standing desks are available on request. The lounge consists of two rooms with a short adjoining hallway with lockers. 

The first room is a quiet workspace for focus, and the second room can be used for brainstorms and group work. The whole lounge features floor to ceiling windows overlooking the training floor, giving you a great view of the busy circus training floor and connection with the artists downstairs.

Two bookable meetings rooms are available downstairs at no extra cost, as well as two small booths with comfy chairs for phone calls or privacy. 

Co-working is open at CCM from 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday. 

Circus Centre Melbourne is situated in the heart of Collingwood at Collingwood Yards. Find us here.

A huge benefit of co-working at CCM is connection to other artists, creatives and the circus community. Alongside getting your work done, you’ll be able to network and cross paths with lots of interesting people – you’ll see lots of friendly faces and make some new industry connections. Get inspired looking onto the training floor, find some new talent and learn something new from your peers.  

We organise social events from time to time for our Circus Centre Melbourne artistic community, so as a CCM co-worker you’ll be invited to lunches, drinks, shows and more. 

Our co-working prices are set with arts workers and independent circus and physical theatre artists in mind – affordable!  

We have multiple options to suit every circumstance and user. Whether you want to work for a day to check it out, or lock in and make CCM your office away from home, we’ve got you covered. Choose from Memberships, Visit Passes or casual day passes.  

Co-Working Membership (12 Months) – $500 per year. 
Paid upfront (payment plans available). 

At only $9.50 a week this membership option is perfect for arts workers who want year-round access to our Co-Working Lounge and member benefits, including discounts.  

Co-Working Membership (6 Months) – $300 per six months. 
Paid upfront (payment plans available). 

At only $11.50 a week this membership option is perfect for arts workers who want cheap co-working access and benefits, and more flexibility for contracts that see them leave Melbourne for large chunks of time. 

5 or 10 Visit Passes 
5 x Day Pass: $45  
10 x Day Pass: $80 

Single Day Pass 
$10 

Can I reserve a desk? 
You can’t reserve a desk, but booking in when you’re coming ensures there will be a desk available for you.  

Can I leave my stuff at CCM? 
If you have a Co-Working Membership, you will also receive a locker in which you can leave your personal belongings at your own risk. Bring your own lock.  

Are there meeting rooms? 
Yes, we have two meeting rooms available downstairs, which are perfect for meetings, zoom calls, private focus work and group brainstorms. Book your times in the meeting rooms via the Xplor booking platform at no extra cost. We also have two small booths next to the Long Room which are great for phone calls and privacy.  

Am I limited to morning or afternoon sessions or can I stay all day? 
Each day there is a morning and afternoon sessions available to book. This is so we can manage the space and make sure there are enough desks for everyone. If you’d like to stay all day, book into the morning session and stay (you do not need to use two visits or book both sessions). If you’re planning on arriving after 1pm, then only book into the afternoon session. 

1. Log in to your Xplor account.
2. In the top main menu, select Co-Working.
3. Then select Co-Working Booking.
4. Select Book Now on the session you want to come to.
5. Follow the prompts.
6. Choose from the options available to you for payment:
   1. Visit Pass or Membership: If you have an active Visit Pass or Membership with available sessions, it will appear as a booking option at $0. Simply select it and click “Next” to complete your booking.
   2. Single Casual Session: Proceed to payment. At this point (before you select place my order) you can return to do steps 2-5 to add more sessions to your cart.

If your session has already started when you are trying to book in, see a CCM staff member for assistance or book into the afternoon session.

The Customer Portal is accessible via your mobile device, computer or tablet. 

Via the Customer Portal, you can: 

• Manage your personal and family account including personal details
• View and update your financial information including changing direct debit details and paying outstanding invoices
• Purchase co-working memberships and visit passes, classes and register for circus programs 

How to purchase a Visit Pass: 

• Log in to your Xplor account. 
• In the top main menu, select Co-Working
• Then select Co Working Visit Passes. 
• Choose the option that suits you and follow the prompts to make a payment. 

How to purchase a Co-Working Membership: 

• Log in to your Xplor account. 
• In the top main menu, select Co-Working 
• Then Co-Working Membership. 
• Choose the option that suits you and follow the prompts to make a payment. 

View your schedule of Co-Working sessions: 

• Log in to your Xplor account. 
• In My Info, Scroll down to Schedules, then select it to expand the calendar. 

Withdrawing from a Co-Working Session: 
If you are using a Visit Pass and have booked into a session and can no longer make it, please withdraw from the session online (this will only work up until the start time of a session).  

• Log in to your Xplor account. 
• In the top main menu, select My Info.
• Scroll down to schedule and you will see a calendar with all your bookings, and on each there is an option to withdraw. 

More information 
If you have any further questions about purchasing Co-Working sessions or booking in or how to use the Xplor portal, contact our team on (03) 8456 7199. 

All co-workers are subject to our general Code of Conduct below as outlined below. 

Co-Working participants are expected to: 

• Comply with the law at all times.
• Treat everyone in the building with courtesy and respect.
• Recognise and celebrate everyone’s diverse identities, perspectives, and experiences.
• Be mindful of language, behaviour, music, and use of space, always ensuring inclusivity and care.
• Be aware of others, their personal space, and their needs.
• Use respectful and appropriate language. 
• Remain free from alcohol and drugs while in the space.
• Refrain from smoking or vaping inside, near the building, or in view of students.
• Use change rooms appropriately and only when necessary.
• Seek express permission before taking or using photographs of students, staff, or visitors.
• Communicate with FFFC/CCM staff if experiencing any difficulty – we are here to help.
• Arrive and leave within your scheduled session time.
• Leave the space as you found it: equipment safely stored, personal items removed, coffee cups and dishes put away. 

Memberships and Visit Passes 

• Membership is open to Victorian residents only.
• Co-Working Memberships (6 and 12 month) are paid upfront (if you need to pay in two payments, let us know).
• If you choose to discontinue your membership you forfeit any monies paid to date. 

Membership Freeze: 

• Co-working members on 6-month Memberships are not eligible for suspension.
• Co-working members on 12-month membership may suspend their membership for up to 60 days per membership year. For 12-month Co-Working Memberships, freeze days are added to the end of the membership, extending the term.
• Memberships will automatically reactivate after the suspension period ends, and it is members’ responsibility to be aware of this reactivation date.
• Please note that we do not offer refunds for members who are unaware of their membership reactivation.
• Requests must be submitted at least 3 days before the planned freeze date. Requests can be received via the member portal or hello@circuscentremelbourne.com.au. 

Credit Card Payments 

• Credit Card payments are processed via our Direct Debit Provider, Debitsuccess Pty Ltd.
• Payments may appear on your bank statement as Debitsuccess, not Flying Fruit Fly Foundation.
• Processing fees are charged by Debitsuccess on top of CCM fees at a rate of 80c per direct debit, 2.75% for credit card transactions.