The Lavalla Centre is an integral part of the Jubilee Catholic Parish and has been administered by the Marist Brothers since Marist College Rosalie closed at the end of 2008, after 79 years of providing Marist education for boys. In keeping with the Marist charism, the Centre continues to focus on education, social justice and youth. A number of organisations use the Lavalla Centre facilities for educational purposes, enabling participants to reach their potential.
The Lavalla Centre is centrally located, with excellent public transport access (approximately 15 minute walk from Milton Train Station, and various nearby bus routes).
Due to the compact nature of the site, there is no on-site parking, however, nearby on-street parking is readily available.
Self-catering or outside catering, organised by the organisation hiring the facilities, is available. There are a number of Brisbane businesses that deliver to Paddington.
The historical Hermitage Building houses offices of the Xavier Schools Flexi Network, Blue Roo Theatre Company, Spotty Kites and Ben Price Properties.
Located on the ground floor is the Hall where many groups, up to 100, come for educational purposes.
The Lavalla Building houses the Presentation Room, suitable for groups up to 150, on the first floor.
The Marian Room, suitable for groups up to 40, is on the ground floor.
Downstairs, Basement 1 is home to Kyokushin Karate and Brisbane Independent Gamers, and Basement 2 provides space for a number of local artists to create their masterpieces.
The Cafeteria on the ground floor is a space to break from activities when it is time for a caffeine hit. It is also used as a creative space for a number of watercolour artists.
The buildings are regularly used by Centacare to run courses.
Brisbane Arts Theatre conducts auditions and rehearsals for the many plays they perform, as well as conducting Performing Arts Workshops, Stagecraft Studies and other educational programs.
Brisbane City Sounds enjoy singing in the Marian Room every week, while Bardon Strings gather weekly in the Presentation Room to create beautiful music.
Other groups make use of the facilities on an occasional basis.
This image shows the Hermitage Building and its rooms.
Enter through the door indicated on the end of the building for access to all floors.
Walk around the building to the left to access the Hall.
This image shows the Lavalla Building and its rooms.
Access to the Ground Floor and First Floor is through the double glass doors.
Access to the Basement Rooms is through the gate to the right and down the stairs.