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
- 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 – Sponsorship 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
The Queensland Tourism Industry Council Grant Gateway provides a list of funding grants available to the tourism and events industry. It is free for Queensland Tourism Industry Council members or non-members can purchase a subscription.
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.
- Visit DestinationQ Business Support to learn more about available resources
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