Planning and promoting an event

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Planning an event in the Woollahra Local Government Area? You've come to the right place!

Here are some useful resources and guidelines for planning and promoting your event in Woollahra.

NSW Event Starter Guide and safety tips

Before you start your event: the NSW government starter guide is a comprehensive manual that helps you navigate all the areas of effective event management. Read it here(PDF, 165KB).

The Australian Government's Safe and Healthy Crowded Places Handbook outlines nationally agreed principles for safe and healthy crowded places. Read it here.

Annual Event Calendar

Annual Event Calendar

If you are planning an event in the Woollahra Local Government Area here is an annual calendar(PDF, 94KB) we prepare at the beginning of each year. It features the major events we know about and it might help you plan your event date and location. 

Please note: This calendar is NOT a definitive list of all community events. Please check our online events calendar for information on other local events.

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Printable version of the Annual Calendar here.(PDF, 94KB)

Event locations for hire

Where will your event be held?

Woollahra Council has a range of parks, reserves and sportsgrounds, as well as venues for hire, that may be ideal for your event or activity.

Road and traffic, Development applications & Waste management

Road and Traffic

Will your event be held on a closed public road? You will need to complete an Activity application on public roads form and council staff will advise on traffic control and management requirements. Contact us if you have any queries.

Development Applications

If your event requires a development application, find out more here.

Waste Management

Woollahra Council offers a waste collection service for special events. Find out more here.

Grant funding

Funding

You may be eligible for funding support for your events through our annual grants program. Find out more information about the Woollahra Council grants program.

 

Event Promotion

Add your event to our online events calendar

If you are hosting a free or low cost event you can add it to our online events calendar here.

 

Contacts

For more information contact:

Helpful Resources

For helpful guidance on how to run a safe and engaging event check out the NSW Government’s event management resources here.