Event Support

Event planning

Refer to the guides below for more information on event planning:

• Event Information Kit – general information about holding events in Redlands Coast – Redland City Council(PDF, 12MB)
• A Planning Guide – Nonprofit- fundraising events: alcohol, safety and event management – Queensland Government
• A Planning Guide for Event Managers – Alcohol, Safety and Event Management – Queensland Government
• Events in Queensland Handbook – Best practice guidelines for event delivery in Queensland – Queensland Government
• Queensland Government Accessible Events Guide and Checklist

Grants and sponsorship

Funding for events is available through a range of government programs, including:

• Redland City Council – Community Grants Program
• Queensland Government – Department of Justice and Attorney General – Community Benefit Funding Programs
• Queensland Government – Tourism and Events Queensland – Queensland Destination Events Program
• Queensland Government – Business Queensland – grants and funding for tourism businesses
• Queensland Government – sport funding and grants

For assistance with finding relevant grants and writing applications consult the Queensland Tourism and Events Grants Guide.

Professional development

Keep up to date with the latest industry trends or training:

• DestinationQ Forum is Queensland’s leading tourism industry event, bringing industry and government together.

Industry news

Sign up to receive updates from key event stakeholders:

• Email events@redland.qld.gov.au to subscribe to the Redlands Coast Tourism and Events eNews
• Subscribe to Tourism and Events Queensland’s Eye on Q and view past editions

Community events team

Contact Redland City Council’s Community Events Team to discuss Council requirements for your event on Redlands Coast:

• phone (07) 3829 8999 or
• email events@redland.qld.gov.au