As of 23 April, businesses will be required to use the Victorian Government QR Code Service or a Victorian Government API linked digital system for record-keeping. Find out more here.

Access free financial counselling and business advice with our Small Business Wellbeing Program. Read more here.

Planning your event during COVID-19

Please ensure you comply with Victoria’s restrictions and requirements. For more information, visit this page.

The documents below provide guiding principles and best practice information only. Also, find more information on our Events Managing Risks page.

EventMB Skift provides great insights on how COVID-19 is changing events and what the future holds for this sector. Find out more here.

Resources

GUIDELINES FOR EVENTS IN VICTORIA

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COVID SAFE AUDITIONS, REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES
These guidelines aim to support the safe return of activities associated with auditions, rehearsals and performances of live productions.

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COVID SAFE TOURING GUIDELINES
These guidelines aim to support the safe return of touring of live performances at multiple locations.

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AUSTRALIA GUIDELINES FOR COVID SAFE THEATRES
These guidelines are intended to assist venues such as theatres and performing arts centres.

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COVID SAFE PRINCIPLES FOR BUSINESS EVENTS
Best practice principles for business events.

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REOPENING GUIDE (INTERNATIONAL)
The Reopening Guide addresses health and sanitary issues that event and venue professionals need to consider in order to protect both patrons and workers.

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IMPLEMENT SAFETY STEPS
Take steps to prevent or manage risks at your event.

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COMMUNICATE YOUR POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Communicate your safety policies and procedures to your staff and attendees.

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USE YOUR SAFETY CHECKLIST
Use your safety checklist to prepare and respond to risks should they occur.

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HOW TO NETWORK AT EVENTS AND STAY SAFE

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PLANNING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MASS GATHERINGS
Produced by the World Health Organisation, this guide provides guidance on containing risks of COVID-19 transmission associated with mass gathering events.

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