Whether you're planning a small community event or major festival, our Resource Hub puts everything in one place.
From permit guides to safety planning tools, you'll find the information you need to run your event smoothly.
Event Permit Guide
Step-by-step process for applying for an event permit, from starting your application to receiving approval. Includes outline of the documentation required for each event category.
Event Planning Guide
This guide has been created to provide guidance on how to create the supporting documentation required by Council to run medium-large scale events.
Event Permit Terms & Conditions
Everything you need to know before applying for an event permit, including insurance, safety requirements and other guidelines.
Event Essentials Library
This collection brings together different fact sheets to help you plan safe, well-managed events. Each chapter covers a key topic, giving you practical tips, regulatory requirements and best-practice guidance.
Planning a Plastic Free Event
We have developed the a guide to help event planners in Whitehorse to plan a plastic free event. This guide supports event organisers and vendors to avoid single-use plastics and encourage the use of reusable alternatives.
Fireworks and Firecrackers
You need an additional permit to use fireworks, firecrackers or any pyrotechnics at an event. Only licensed pyrotechnicians can operate displays in Victoria. Permit conditions include public liability insurance, notifying Fire Rescue Victoria, WorkSafe and nearby residents, and meeting strict safety requirements.
Crowded Places & Safety
We linked the guidelines from the Australian Disaster Resilience Handbook to help you keep attendees safe at events in busy or high-traffic areas.