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 strives 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

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

Kylie Wood   Events Coordinator Frankston City Council  Tel: (03) 9784 1968   kylie.wood@frankston.vic.gov.au

2012 Meeting Date

15 February 2012 - Frankston Council will host our first meeting for 2012. This meeting will include a workshop on Emergency Management at Events and we will run through some scenario's and desktop situations facilitated by Riskworks. The day will include lunch and then a tour of Sandsculpting Australia Exhibition. Those attending are asked to pay a small fee of $15 to attend the facilitated workshop and tour. More details to come.

Future Dates - The other dates are and for these meetings we are scheduling them from 9am to 1pm at the City of Melbourne (TBC)

May 9 or 16
June 20 or 27
August 8 and 15
November 14

Past Presentations

Worksafe Presentation - 29 October 2008

Local Government Event Coodinators Presentation November 2008