The Events Network is a pre-existing group which was formed several years ago for those working within Local Government in the events field to come together to share information and to provide support. Over the last four years the network has grown with representatives from Melbourne, metropolitan and regional Councils across Victoria. Members represent the areas of art and culture, community development, governance and more, showing the diverse nature of events run in Local Government.

Training and education is a priority for this group which is actively creating training opportunities for the network and working with training and educational institutions to design courses for event managers. The SIG strive to establish standards and processes which will create consistency across Councils, including permits and standards adhered to for safe and successful management of events. The SIG also works within and across other SIG's to ensure integration of knowledge, support and advice.

The group aims to be a central force for liaison with government, business and regulatory services, to share information in all areas of event management and become a recognised body for event information dispersal.

Convenors

Wendy Hrynyszyn Senior Events Officer Latrobe City Council Tel: (03) 5128 5618 wendyhr@latrobe.vic.gov.au

Peter Stewart (Co-convenor) Manager, Events Melbourne City Council Tel: (03) 9658 9154 petstew@melbourne.vic.gov.au

Frank Angarane (Co-convenor) Events Coordinator Bass Coast Shire Council Tel: (03) 56 712439 f.angarane@basscoast.vic.gov.au

Deborah Equid (Co-convenor) Civic Events Officer, Communications & Public Affairs City of Darebin Tel: (03) 8470 8517 dequid@darebin.vic.gov.au

Meeting Dates

Venue
Swanston Hall, main hall of Town Hall, Melbourne City Council

Time
9.30am to 3.30pm

Date
Friday, 29 August 2008