Media room
Use this space for quick links to documents and websites for each competency task.
Manage volunteers
Select sites and venues
Address regulatory requirements
Assess safety risks
Manage volunteers
Recruit volunteers
Downloads
Volunteering review worksheet (.doc 36 kB)
Podcast interview guide (.doc 26 kB)
Media release – Volunteers on the move! (.doc 40 kB)
Why do people volunteer? (.pps 493 kB)
Types of events (.doc 34 kB)
Volunteer needs assessment (.doc 37 kB)
Caucus on events (.doc 25 kB)
Event volunteer compliance: completed example (.doc 33 kB)
Event volunteer compliance proforma (.doc 30 kB)
Task audit proforma (.doc 33 kB)
Position description proforma (.doc 31 kB)
Communication plan – briefing and template (.doc 48 kB)
Communication timeline – briefing and template (.doc 40 kB)
Websites
Australian Government Culture and Recreation Portal
NSW Department of Primary Industries
Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia
NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet Office of Protocol and Special Events
Australian Sports Commission website – 'The Volunteer Coordinator'
Retain volunteers
Downloads
Volunteers rewards ideas box (.doc 32 kB)
Recognising volunteers (.doc 35 kB)
Support for volunteer roles (.doc 42 kB)
Placing volunteers (.doc 58 kB)
Induction training checklist template (.doc 33 kB)
Orientation schedule template (.doc 38 kB)
Induction of volunteers (.doc 68 kB)
Volunteer monitoring checklists (.doc 50 kB)
Monitoring volunteers (.doc 54 kB)
Volunteer feedback survey proforma (.doc 49 kB)
Volunteer feedback (.doc 82 kB)
Websites
Energize Inc Volunteer Management
45 Ways to Recognise Volunteers
Community Builders NSW – Valuing our volunteers
Volunteering Orientation Manual – Volunteering North Queensland Inc.
Western Australian Volunteering Essentials (WAVE)
Volunteering Management Resource Kit – Volunteering Queensland Inc.
Select sites and venues
Develop venue/site specifications
Downloads
Types of venues (.doc 30 kB)
Facilities and services at venues (.doc 45 kB)
Venue facilities template (.doc 36 kB)
Venue services template (.doc 36 kB)
Considerations when selecting a site (.doc 43kB)
Site facilities and logistics template (.doc 36kB)
Site services template (.doc 36 kB)
Venues and sites in your local area (.doc 47 kB)
Analysis of site requirements to suit an event concept (.doc 45 kB)
Site modifications for special needs (.doc 27 kB)
Event Resource Requirements matrix (.doc 67 kB)
Sample Venue Resource checklist (.pdf 30 kB)
Websites
Perth Convention Exhibition Centre
Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
National Convention Centre, Canberra
Boat shows at Boating Industry Association
NSW Government – Guidelines for Dance Parties
City of Busselton Event Policy
City of Melbourne (search for 'event management')
Disability Discrimination Act 1992
Inclusive and Accessible Special Event Planning: An Australian Perspective
ICMI – Speakers and Entertainers
Confirm venues/sites
Downloads
Conference brief (.doc 45 kB)
Comparative analysis matrix (.doc 47 kB)
Comparing venues and sites (.doc 48 kB)
Venue hire agreement (1) (.doc 53 kB)
Venue hire agreement (2) (.doc 52 kB)
Maximising venue and site selection (.doc 58 kB)
Site analysis template (.doc 69 kB)
Laneway site analysis (.doc 80 kB)
Identify site approval requirements (.doc 63 kB)
Jazz festival brief (.doc 44kB)
Coordinate venues and sites (.doc 39 kB)
Websites
Adelaide Convention Centre, including Torrens Precinct
Perth’s Burswood Entertainment Complex
The National Convention Centre
Address regulatory requirements
Downloads
Australian legislation and regulations (.doc 38 kB)
Event compliance proforma (.doc 36 kB)
Example – Event compliance for food safety (.doc 41 kB)
Specific event regulatory issues (.doc 50 kB)
Application to conduct an event (.doc 78 kB)
Working with regulatory authorities (.doc 74 kB)
Liquor management plan application (.doc 66 kB)
Procedures for event compliance (.doc 78 kB)
Contingency planning (.doc 80 kB)
Websites
Australasian Legal Information Institute
Parliamentary Education Office
Australian Government Attorney-General’s Department
Australian Government – Local government
Australian Safety and Compensation Council
Food Standards Australia New Zealand
Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
Australian, state, territory and local governments
Australasian Legal Information Institute
NSW – Occupational Health & Safety Regulation 2001
NSW – First Aid in the Workplace: An example for small to medium business
ACT – First Aid in the Workplace: Code of practice
Victoria – First Aid in the Workplace
Queensland – Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995
South Australia – Code of Practice for Occupational Health and First Aid in the Workplace
Western Australia – Code Of Practice: First aid facilities and services
Tasmania – A Guide to First Aid in the Workplace
Northern Territory – A Guide to First Aid in the Workplace
Northern Territory – Workplace Health and Safety Regulations
Assess safety risks
Downloads
OHS compliance proforma (.doc 32 kB)
About OHS legislation (.doc 30 kB)
OHS risk management and consultation (.doc 205 kB)
Hazard identification register (.doc 31 kB)
Job safety analysis template (.doc 32 kB)
Job safety analysis – examples (.doc 60 kB)
Hazard identification (.doc 184 kB)
Risk matrix tools (.doc 54 kB)
Outdoor event risk priority rating (.doc 40 kB)
Assessing risk using a risk matrix approach (.doc 139 kB)
Hazard identification and risk assessment register – outdoor event (.doc 46 kB)
Control hierarchy (.doc 208 kB)
Risk matrix tool (.doc 38 kB)
Job safety analysis (JSA) – Manual handling (.doc 38 kB)
Controlling risk (.doc 72 kB)
Hazard identification and risk assessment register – spectator conflict (.doc 30 kB)
Incident report – spectator conflict (.doc 30 kB)
Occupational health and safety improvement feedback sheet – spectator conflict (.doc 48 kB)
Monitor and review OHS (.doc 244 kB)
Slide shows
Common hazards at events (.pps 620 kB)
Exhibition hazards slide show (.pps 1 MB)
OHS event risk control (.pps 722 kB)
Websites
Australian Safety and Compensation Council
Australian Government Crime Prevention Initiatives – Planning Safe Public Events
Australian Safety and Compensation Council
Confederation of Australian Motor Sport