Events guide

Event permit fees

Event permit fees cover the associated costs with maintaining the venue and administering the permit application.

Public liability insurance

Insurance requirements for running a community event.

Risk management planning for events and festivals

It is important to identify all the potential risks that may arise at your event.

Risk assessment guidelines

Managing risk is an essential part of running your event and applying for an event permit. 

Waste management

Managing waste at events protects the safety and wellbeing of patrons and the surrounding environment.

Other permits for events

You may need a temporary food premises permit, liquour licensing, approval for road closures, traffic management, advertising or fireworks.

First aid

First aid requirements for running a community event in Merri-bek.

Toilets

As the event organiser you are responsible for providing clean toilets.

Noise at an event

It is important to minimise disruption to surrounding residents and businesses by monitoring the level of noise at your event. 

Notifying residents

You need to notify local residents if your event is likely to have an impact on their normal activities.

Security and crowd control

Find suitably qualified security and crowd control staff to support your event.

Sustainable event practice

Strategies for minimising or eliminating adverse or harmful effects on people and the environment as a result of your event.

Volunteers at an event

Advice for recruiting volunteers for your event.

Emergency management plan

How to develop an emergency management plan.

Festival venues

Parks and outdoor areas in Merri-bek which can be used for festivals and large gatherings.