Victorian Emergency Management Institute (VEMI)

A conference centre uniting minds to build a safer tomorrow.

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The Victorian Government acknowledges Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Country throughout Victoria and pays respect to their cultures and Elders past and present.

Acknowledgement of Country

VEMI acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land and waterways.

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About VEMI

Situated at the foothills of picturesque Mount Macedon and only 40 minutes from the Melbourne CBD, there are very few venues that match the beautiful surrounds of the VEMI Conference Centre.

VEMI is surrounded by 6.8 hectares of manicured gardens, with accessible walking tracks and an abundance of flora and fauna to observe. The gardens are home to echidnas, kangaroos, koalas and an amazing array of birdlife, a perfect way to unwind at the end of the day.

VEMI boasts full conference and training facilities for day guests or overnight stays, with events tailored to your specific requirements.

Everyone is welcome at VEMI although we specialise in events for:

  • Victorian emergency services agencies class 1 and 2
  • local Victorian councils
  • volunteer organisations and NGOs
  • critical infrastructure providers
  • commercial emergency management training providers
  • national and federal emergency management sector
  • local community organisations.

Make a booking

To book a tour and discuss your next event, call or email our friendly team who would love to show you all that VEMI has to offer.

You can also let us know your requirements and information about your event by using our online booking system.

Make a booking online

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"Our purpose is to develop and sustain Emergency Management capability for the sector by being a Centre of Excellence that connects people with contemporary knowledge, skills and practice."

Facilities

  • conference rooms for small working groups or larger groups for up to 80 participants
  • 75 seat Theatre with surround sound and a Computer Simulation Room
  • overnight accommodation for 52 guests
  • lounge, bar and break out rooms
  • catering services
  • gym
  • use of adjacent golf course.
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  • Image shows tables and chairs set out in the Cobaw Room at VEMI Conference Centre
  • image shows the VEMI Dining Room tables, chairs and buffet.
  • image shows the boardroom at the VEMI conference centre. There is one large table with 12 chairs around it.
  • VEMI accommodation with a bed, desk, chair and wardrobe
  • VEMI lounge showing bean bag chairs, a table and a leather couch
  • VEMI alfresco dining area showing outdoor tables and a canope
  • Image shows the VEMI bar are and pool table with a view of outside.
  • Image shows a table set with plates and cutlery on a white tablecloth and flowers at the centre.
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  • Theatre

  • Cobaw Room

  • VEMI dining room

  • VEMI Boardroom

  • VEMI accommodation

  • VEMI lounge

  • VEMI outdoor dining area

  • VEMI bar area

  • VEMI dining setting

  • VEMI gym

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Find out more about our services

VEMI training rooms

Unlock your potential in our state-of-the-art training rooms.

VEMI accommodation

Rest easy, conference ready. Stay with us and focus on your event, not the commute.

VEMI recreation and amenities

Unwind, recharge, and connect. Read more about what VEMI has to offer.

VEMI catering

Fuelling your event with delicious eats - let us cater to you.

How to find us

Please be advised that visits to VEMI are by appointment only - 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

Arriving by car

Access to the facility is via the entry gate at 601 Mount Macedon Road.

Please follow the driveway to the carpark at the rear of the facility.

There is ample car parking onsite.

Arriving by train

Macedon train station is an easy 10 minute walk from VEMI.

Postal and map address
Victorian Emergency Management Institute
601 Mount Macedon Road
Mount Macedon VIC 3441

Safety & emergencies

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