Events ACT 2026 Event Organisers Support Guide
A guide for event organisers in Canberra and the region, outlining available support, approvals and promotion options. The Event Organisers Support Guide explains how to work with Events ACT and VisitCanberra, access funding and permits, promote events online, and use planning and marketing resources to deliver successful events.
Access Canberra Event Coordination Guide
The Event Coordination Guide is a practical guide for planning public events in Canberra, outlining the approvals, permits and key contacts you may need. It helps organisers understand land and venue bookings, road and traffic management, safety and compliance requirements, and services such as liquor licensing, food safety, waste, noise, emergency services and funding.
Inquiries about the approval process can be made online or by phoning the Access Canberra, Event Coordination & Business Assist Team on (02) 6205 4400 or alternatively by emailing [email protected].
Event Planning Toolkit Resources
The following resources have largely been prepared by the team at Australian Centre for Regional Events. These templates, guidelines and checklists can help you develop a great foundation from which to further build on your event delivery processes and event experience.
These are generic templates to provide you with a starting point for your event management and delivery. Please change them as needed to meet your event’s specific requirements.
- Event Budget Template - Updated with user guide
- Site Plan Template
- Event Management Plan Template
- Event Management Planning Quick Checklist
- Emergency Management Plan Template
- Risk Management Plan Template
- Event Sponsorship Guide
- Sponsorship Prospectus and Agreement Templates
- Sponsorship Tracker
- Sponsorship Tracker How To Guide
- Event Delivery Run Sheet Template
The information contained in these documents is intended as advice and does not remove the responsibility of event organisers to ensure all obligations under legislation are adhered to.
- Creating Content for Events
- Helpful Websites for Events
- Marketing Action Plan Template
- Website and Social Media Marketing Checklist for Events
- Advertising Prospectus
The Advertising Prospectus information is only intended as an option for organisations wishing to elevate their event promotion via additional paid channels.
Sustainable Event Program
Sign up to the Sustainable Event Program to make your event more sustainable and climate friendly. The program provides free access to practical advice, planning resources, signage and event equipment to support more sustainable event delivery.
Through the program, event organisers can receive support to:
- reduce waste and improve recycling and organics separation
- reduce energy and water use
- lower greenhouse gas emissions
- educate and raise awareness of sustainability issues with event visitors.
Free equipment is available to support your event, including bin covers and waste signage, water refill stations, Container Deposit Scheme collection bins, coffee cup recycling bins and promotional banners. Public events of any size held in the ACT can participate in the program, including school fetes, community fairs, sporting events, markets and major festivals.
For more information and to register your event, visit the Everyday Climate Choices websiteor email [email protected] if you need assistance.