WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 9am - 12:30pm Fraiser's Suites Perth You're Invited! Western Australia's industry leaders The Events Industry Association ( WA) and The Department of Health (WA) invite you to a half day conference seminar. Hear from some of the industry's most distinguished speakers on a range of relevant sector wide topics, including : Erica Harris – Direction of Events in the City of Perth Joe Panaia (ECU) – Pill testing Detective Sergeant Leisa Reynolds (WAPOL) – Sex Assault Awareness Bethany Moore (Western Australia Return Recycle Renew Limited) - Containers for Change – How to sa ..read more

Thanks to the Public House Perth team for hosting the EIA - Events Industry Association networking event. To finally connect with members in person after a rocky few years of Covid was a privilege, we look forward to announcing our August date soon. I was delighted to reconnect with members and form new connections. It was great to connect with one another, as we are #bettertogether I also enjoyed supporting our fabulous board who work tirelessly to put together exceptional events like these. Fellow board members (pictured, left to right) Blake Williams, Jeff Georgiou, Emma Craven, Rohan Murra ..read more

Could your business benefit from up to $50,000 in financial assistance? The WA Government’s Small Business Hardship Grants program offers up to $50,000 financial support to eligible WA businesses who had a decline in turnover for two weeks between 1 January and 30 April 2022. The Small Development Corporation (SBDC) is hosting a FREE webinar at 10am on Thursday 12 May, to give eligible businesses the best chance of creating a successful grant application. They’ll cover the eligibility criteria, the myGovID verification process, how to complete your application and the evidence you need to get ..read more

The Events industry did, that's who! The Premier’s announcement that Optus Stadium is looking for 1,000 new workers represents the tip of an iceberg that the Events Industry Association has been warning of for the past 12 months. As the events industry looks to return to work after a long 2 years, the after effects of the sacrifices the events industry has been forced to endure are now being laid bare. With the events industry being sacrificed throughout the pandemic to protect other industries which were prioritised by the Government, the event industry is now in the difficult position of try ..read more

Opening later this month are the 2022-2023 programs for Local Activation Grants and Major Events & Festivals. Applicants are encouraged to review the guidelines on the City of Perth's Sponsorship and Grants website. PROGRAMS OPENING 13 MAY 2022 Major Events and Festivals Sponsorship to support large-scale national/international events that generate significant visitation and economic impact outcomes. Local Activation Grants to support events, arts activity that has a public outcome, and local businesses, that activate the city with vibrant activity. Guidelines and Key Dates The new guideli ..read more

‘Tim Kennedy has been the events industry’s public voice throughout the pandemic and was “particularly thrilled” by that measure.’ Whilst not the focus of the article, the ABC has rightly acknowledged the advocacy efforts by Tim Kennedy during the past couple of years. We could not be more pleased or appreciative of the endless work Tim has done for our industry.” https://www.abc.net.au/.../wa-events.../101018690 ..read more

The Events Industry Association welcomes today’s announcement from the State Government, that Western Australia will be scaling back most COVID restrictions. After over 2 years of COVID restrictions and event guidelines which have virtually crippled countless event businesses across every level of event production, the event industry is excited to be able to get back to work. Despite the relaxation of many rules over the past month, today’s announcement is a significant one for the event’s industry as it is the surest sign yet that the State Government has moving out of the pandemic phase, rem ..read more

Members Sundowner returns! Finally some good news. After an easing of some restrictions, the EIA board would like to re introduce our Member Sundowner Events. This, the first of our bi-monthly meetups is a free event for our members. Light refreshments provided and a cash bar with be open. Date: Wednesday May 18th Time: 6.30pm to 8pm Venue: Public House - Private Room Due to venue requirements all attendees must register to attend. Venue limits apply Members can email us for ticket information. marketing@eia.com.au We thank the management of Public House for the use of their stunning venue. We ..read more

Happy Easter! The Events Industry Association wish you a safe and fun Easter holiday. Get out an support events being held this weekend. There's lot's to see and do ..read more

Update on applications for COVID-19 Business Assistance Packages Welcome news from Small Business Development Corporation. The Small Business Rental Relief grants announced as part of the Level 1 COVID-19 Business Assistance Packages will be open for applications by Friday 11 March on our website ( https://bit.ly/3t6zk4a). The application process for the Level 2 COVID-19 Business Assistance Packages is being finalised and further information will be available on our website within the next two weeks. In the meantime we recommend you prepare by setting up your myGovID (if you don’t already have ..read more