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What is Ace Space

ACE SPACE is a new initiative by AWF to provide a safe, flexible and creative co-working environment.

If you’re well over the local library, can’t find an internet café or struggle to work efficiently from home, AWF’s ACE SPACE is for you. Set yourself up at one of our radical workstations and finish that project you’ve been slogging your way through. While you’re here, you’ll also get discounts off merch and sessions.

Our new ACE SPACE is the perfect spot to work in the heart of Thornbury. We’re here to help you get shit done, from Monday right through to Saturday. 

What does Ace Space provide?

  • Free Wifi

  • Unique private workstations

  • Studio space also available

  • Lockers

  • Staffed by legends

  • Safe, women-only* working space

  • Bike racks out front

  • Close to all day parking spaces

  • Public transport accessible - 50m from route 86 Tram Stop, 500m from Thornbury Railway Station

  • Additional heating + loads of cute blankets

  • Cleaned daily, looks and smells amazing

*Please see our diversity policy for more info on this.

What are the benefits?

  • Save cash on your utility bills at home

  • Enjoy speedy Wifi

  • A fraction of the cost compared to other office spaces

  • Access to in-house IT, marketing & creative professionals at great rates

  • Work alongside and collaborate with fellow creatives

  • BYO computer or have one provided

  • Stock your products in our radical shop space

  • Stay motivated on solo projects

  • Enhance your professional reputation with an official office space address

  • Discounted large room bookings for meetings & events

  • Book an all day slot and get a 50% off discount on your next casual fitness session + 10% off all merch on the day

  • Feel safe & supported - studies have proven females are happier and more productive in a single gender space.

  • Flexible bookings - three hour block or all day 

  • Epic coffee shops and markets nearby

  • Achieve goals in our fun, creative & unique workspace

Opening Hours

Monday - Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am – 6pm
Saturday 9am – 1pm

Rights & Responsibilities

Respect. We ask all ACE SPACE attendees to be mindful of others, showing respect for both safety and your surroundings.

Damage to the space? We just won’t accept it. We put a heap of blood, sweat and tears into ACE SPACE and we hope that you’ll love and care for it. We ask no smoking or eating at the station. If you have a drink – please try to ensure it is not an open top but if you experience a spillage – please alert staff asap, so we can help you clean up.

We’re here for you. The space will be staffed 95% of the time and for any issues with ACE SPACE communication is key. If there’s something wrong with the space or if you even just want an extra blanket, we’re here to help.

Sharing the space. ACE SPACE will sometimes have other groups use the space or common areas. This includes various sessions during evenings and sometimes during the day.

Our valued AWF housemates are super skilled legends in their fields. Treat them and their clients like we would our own.

If you want the space as quiet as possible, drop us a line and we’ll let you know the best time to pop in.

Very occasionally we will have events or sessions catering to mums and babies, open to all or over 18s. You will be notified well in advance if this occurs so as not to impact your booking.

We love listening to tunes, and having the occasional chin wag at AWF. If you reckon this might rock your boat, we recommend bringing some headphones.

Clean as a whistle. There are a few of us pottering around ACE SPACE, so we ask that you keep the space clean and tidy. We’ll do the same.

Please confine your goodies within a decent radius of the desk and your persons. Nobody wants to trip on your bike helmet or grocery shopping â€“ so smash that stuff in the complementary lockers provided.

Even though you’ll have a private space, we need to talk about personal cleanliness and how it impacts others. Please avoid huffing darts out the front and zero chill for reeking like a pack of Winnie Golds. Same goes for post-session sweaties wafting like a hat-load of arse or hot takeaway food stinking out the joint. It all comes back to respect for others.

Looking after yourselves and each other. ACE SPACE is a supportive co-working environment. Please be mindful of others and keep an eye on both yourself and your belongings. Not yours? Don’t touch it. That simple.

We take no responsibility for accident or injury experienced in the space even those that may result in death. Sounds grim but we aren’t liable for this stuff. You will have read and signed an agreement prior to using the space that stipulates this in greater detail. If you ever need a copy of the agreement – just yell out and take care at all times.

Ditch the pantsuit or wear it with pride. There is no dress code at ACE SPACE but as always at AWF, local band merch is always our favourite. Plus it’ll get you in good with the head coach, who loves supporting the Melbourne music community. 

We encourage you to wear whatever makes you feel both comfortable and fabulous. All we ask is no heels in the main training room or you’ll be dropped for life. 

Watch the clock. What happens if your time is up but you haven’t finished your work up yet? Always check first with staff if there is another booking directly after you, and we’re happy to accommodate where possible if you need to book in an extra hour or two.

We won’t stalk you, but we’ll give you a wind up or a wink if it’s time to move on,

Your feedback matters to us. We want to create a safe and encouraging space, so if you feel at any time that this has been compromised in any way we need to know.

Same goes for any ACE SPACE feedback. We want you to love this space as much as we do and welcome any suggestions.

Just email: acespace[at]alternativewomensfitness.com.au

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