Events 101 workshop: activations, street closures and event ready locations

Join us for a focused Event 101 workshop exploring key elements of event planning and delivery in Lake Macquarie’s event‑ready locations.

This session breaks down the essential planning considerations for events that use public spaces, require road or traffic impacts, or involve complex safety and compliance requirements. You’ll gain practical insights into approvals, event licensing, development applications, risk and safety planning, traffic management expectations, and the tools needed to activate spaces successfully. Designed for event organisers, community groups, and businesses, this workshop will help you confidently plan safe, compliant, and well‑executed activations across the city.

Topics include:

• Event planning, event-ready locations and compliance landscape

• Event licences and when an develop application is required

• Risk and safety

• Traffic, road closures and site plans

• Vehicle mitigation and crowd safety

• FirstAid and Health

• Q&A panel session

Windale Hub, bilyabayi has a rear car park accessible from Shade Lane. There is 1 accessible car park with a ramp leading to the building. The building also has an internal ramp. There is a second entry to the library on Lake Street with 2-hour parking available. The library has accessible toilet, and all meeting rooms have a hearing loop.

This event may be photographed and filmed, and your image could be used in advertising and promotion by Lake Macquarie City Council. Should you wish to not be photographed or filmed please advise event organisers on entry at the event.