Preparing your event application
Step 1: Find out your event risk rating
Event risk is the possibility that an unforeseen circumstance may affect your event.
A risk rating is an estimation of how likely this is to happen.
Follow the link below to complete a simple Event Risk Matrix quiz.
The quiz will give your event a rating of low risk, medium risk, or high risk, depending on:
- What kind of event it is
- The numbers and demographic of people attending
- What sorts of activities there are
- The kind of venue
- The distance from the nearest hospital.
If your event is medium or high risk, we will ask for more detailed planning around potential risks in your event application. Your risk rating will also determine how much time you need to allow for submitting your application, as follows:
Low Risk - Please submit your application at least four weeks prior to the event
Medium risk - Please submit your application at least eight weeks prior to the event
High risk - Please submit your application at least 12 weeks prior to the event
Event Risk Matrix Quiz
Step 2: Complete your application
You can complete your event application using either:
- Online forms
- Downloadable PDF forms (These can be filled out and emailed, or printed and sent to the Shire office).
We recommend starting with the Event Application Kit. Depending on your needs for the event, you may also need to fill out some extra forms. For example, if you need to hire shire property as part of your event, the Event Application will direct you to complete Application for hire of local government property.
If you need assistance with your application, please call us on (08) 9729 0300.
Choose an option at the bottom of this page to get started.
Step 3: Application review
The Shire will review your application once we receive it. We may request some more information, or a meeting, during our review. We will then provide a response.
Step 4: Event time!
If approved, go ahead and hold your event!