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Housewarming Guide for new Coworkers

Welcome to Salt Space Coworking – New Farm, and thank you for choosing to be one of the people who make our coworking space a wonderful place. 

This welcome pack provides all information on our space and the terms and conditions of your membership to assist you in making the most of your coworking experience. 

🔐 Security & Access

Security – Report Anything Strange

If you see someone suspicious or something doesn’t feel right, please let us know straight away. Trust your gut.

Some areas are recorded for safety reviews only. Footage is not monitored live.

Look After Your Stuff

We monitor the space, but you’re responsible for your own items. Don’t leave valuables unattended or in shared/open shelving.

Secure Storage
  • You can leave laptops and valuables in our office if stepping out (staffed hours only).
  • Dedicated desks & studios coworkers may use our secure ground-floor storage room is available (low-use items only).
  • Lockers/lockable credenzas subject to availability.
  • After hours Desk & Meeting Room Bookings

    Hot desks and meeting rooms may be used by external guests on weekends. The main contact manages access. Please expect occasional visitors.

    Please ensure entry doors stay closed on weekends and after hours, access via 24/7 access card only

    Studios

    Please ensure you lock your studio door every time you leave.

    Dedicated Desks

    Don’t leave valuables at your desk unless secured. Take laptops and devices home with you each day.

    Exit Checklist (after 5pm / weekends)
    • Turn off aircon & lights
    • Close windows
    • Ensure doors at top of stairs and front entry shut properly behind you
    Access Cards & Keys
    • Cards are assigned to individuals and must not be shared.
    • Report lost cards or keys immediately so we can deactivate them.
    Security Deposit

    $400 is required for 24/7 access. This is fully refundable when your card/key is returned. Provide bank details for refund processing.

    🗓️ Meeting Rooms

    Booking

    Meeting rooms can be booked online using the links below:

    Meeting Pod (1–2 people)

    All members get 2 hours free per day, subject to availability.

    Main Meeting Room (up to 8 people)
    • Studios: 8 hours FREE/month, then 50% off
    • Dedicated Desks: 4 hours FREE/month, then 50% off
    • Hot Desks: 50% off same-day hourly bookings
    • Virtual Office Members: 50% off all bookings

    🪑 Coworking & Desks

    Hot Desks
    • Look for “DESK AVAILABLE” signage
    • First-come, first-served shared space
    • Includes monitor with HDMI/USBC
    • Please don’t move items or chairs at reserved desks, these are dedicated desk and hold coworkers personal belongings
    Dedicated Desks
    • Reserved for exclusive use for coworker renting the desk
    • Includes shelving & 24/7 access (with deposit)
    Guests

    Guests are welcome to enter with you. Please accompany them at all times and ensure they respect the space and others’ belongings. Book them a desk if required, no booking required for shared areas

    📶 WiFi, Equipment & Comfort

    WiFi Access

    Login details are on white framed signage in shelving in each space.

    General Equipment
    • You are welcome to bring to your desk your own equipment/chair/monitors.
    • Do not move items from reserved desks
    Aircon & Noise
    • Use aircon or windows as needed, feel free to adjust temperature, controllers stored near aircons on shelving
    • You are welcome to take your calls at your desk with headphones
    • Use meeting pod, room or balcony for private calls

    💾 Printing & Stationery

    Printer Location & Access
    • Access printing on Salt Space WIFI
    • Reception printer: Brother MFC-L8690CDW
    • Free for coworkers, $5 flat rate for externals
    • Instructions posted above printer
    Scanning

    Instructions located above the printer.

    Stationery
    • Paper, pens, post-its, stapler, tape available
    • Supplies in drawers below printer

    🍽️ Kitchen Use

    Kitchen Facilities
    • Two kitchens with fridge, microwave, sandwich press and toaster
    • Milk, tea, coffee, and filtered water provided
    Coffee Machine
    • Breville machine in the kitchen next to the meeting room
    • Ground coffee/choc/sugar included in cupboard above microwave
    • Clean after use and refill with filtered water
    Food Storage & Labelling
    • Use labels and pens provided
    • Store food in fridge or cupboards below benches
    • Expired/unlabelled food removed on weekends

    🪑 Facilities & Cleaning

    End of Trip (Shower)
    • Located next to the meeting room
    • Body wash and bathmats provided
    • Hang wet towels on balcony at top of stairs, on provided hooks
    Balcony
    • Shared space for calls/meetings and socialising, no smoking allowed
    • Carry your access card outside in case of lockout
    Cleaning & Rubbish
    • Cleaners come Tuesdays and Fridays out of hours
    • Please clean your own desk and items
    • Use kitchen bins for food waste
    • Large Cardboard can be disposed of in industrial sized blue-lid bin downstairs (out back of Salt Space)
    • Please don’t use yellow-lid recycling bins (These are for private residents only)
    • Cleaning products are available under both kitchen sinks for your use

    🗓️ Invoicing & Cancellations

    Payment Terms
    • Studios: Monthly in advance
    • Dedicated Desks: Monthly in advance
    • Hot Desks: Upfront per pass
    Cancellation Notice
    • Hot Desks: Flexible (refund or credit)
    • Dedicated Desks: 2 weeks
    • Studios: 1 month

    🛍️ Building & Safety

    Parking
    • Free street parking on surrounding streets
    Fire Safety
    • No alarms in building
    • Evacuation diagram provided onsite
    • Fire hose/extinguishers on deck & entry
    • Alert staff immediately to any threats
    Permitted Use
    • Salt Space is for Office use only
    • No overnight stays allowed

    📄 Legal, Insurance & Privacy

    Insurance
    • Arrange your own contents & public liability cover
    • Only use tested and compliant electrical devices
    Privacy & Communication
    • Your data is only used to operate Salt Space
    • Invoices sent via Odoo; updates via email
    • Full privacy policy available on request

    ⚡ Emergency Contacts

    Key Numbers
    • Salt Space (building/internet): (07) 3063 7264
    • Beacon Real Estate (building only): (07) 3257 2175
    • Emergency (fire, police, ambulance): 000
    • Non-emergency police: 131 444

    📞 Contact Us

    Phone: (07) 3063 7264
    Email (Preferred): work@saltspace.com.au
    Address: Level 1, 888 Brunswick St, New Farm QLD 4005
    Staffed Hours: 8am–5pm Mon–Fri