Planning an Event

There are a range of factors to consider when planning a community event. Below are some resources to assist you in this process. 

	Event Organiser’s Guidelines & Application Forms Organisers intending to host an event on a street, footpath, open space or property owned and/or maintained by Light Regional Council must complete an event permit application form.
	Food Safety Information and Application Form for New Food Sellers Application form for food business notification number and other food safety information.
	Safework SA Event Safety Checklist A series of documents from Safework SA to assist event organiser’s to plan for and manage risks at their events
	Guide to Planning Accessible Events A guide from Meetings & Events Australia about how to plan and host events that are accessible for people who have disabilities.
	Playing music ‘in public’ Information about the licences event organisers need for playing live and recorded music “in public”.
	Obtaining a Liquor Licence Anyone who intends to sell or supply liquor must apply for a licence. This page provides more information regarding the process of applying for a liquor licence.
	Public Screening of Movies Any person or organisation wishing to screen a film in public must get permission from the copyright owner and pay a licence fee.