All community events held on Council land or facilities must submit a risk assessment. Incomplete or incorrect risk assessments may result in delays or requests for resubmission.
Important responsibility note
Griffith City Council does not prepare or manage risk assessments for community‑run events. The event organiser is responsible for identifying hazards, assessing risks and implementing appropriate controls for the duration of the event, including set‑up and pack‑down.
RISK ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST
☐ Complete the risk assessment form
Identify if the event is small or large, an expected attendance, if there will be alcohol or temporary structures or road impacts or increased public safety risks.
☐ Identify all relevant risks, including location‑specific risks
Risks specific to the event location have been considered (such as identifying traffic but not providing a traffic management arrangement).
☐ List clear and practical controls for each risk
For every risk identified, an explanation detailing how the risk will be managed must be included (not just identified).
☐ Include set‑up and pack‑down activities
Risks associated with bump‑in and bump‑out, including vehicles, equipment and manual handling have been identified and assessed.
☐ Address emergency access and first aid arrangements
Emergency vehicle access and appropriate first aid arrangements for the size and nature of the event have been considered.
Download our Community Event Risk Assessment template(PDF, 44KB)