Safety, Accessibility & Sustainability

Australia Day Event

At Australia Day Celebrations, we are actively working towards delivering safe, accessible, and sustainable event.

Safety

Lost Person

A lost person may be a child or a vulnerable individual without an accompanying adult. If you find someone who is lost, please inform the nearest security personnel or event staff member or go to our festival information stall or St Johns located near the stage and notify them of the situation.

If you are an adult looking for a missing child or vulnerable individual, please stay at their last known location and inform event staff, security personnel, police, or Council staff at the Information Stall if you are nearby.

First Aid

First aid provided by St John will be located next to Meadowbank Park regional playground. To ensure that they are easily found, first aid signage will be on display.

Inclement Weather

In the event of adverse weather conditions, announcements will be made to remind all attendees to seek shelter, wear appropriate clothing, and apply sunscreen. Council staff will be available to direct you to the nearest drinking stations and first aid stalls.

City of Ryde events team will monitor the weather leading up to the event and will notify the public of any updates via the City of Ryde website and social media pages.

Accessibility

Amenities

Throughout the event site, accessible toilets will be at the following locations:

  • Next to Meadowbank Park Regional Playground
  • Near Thong Throwing arena
  • Near Meadowbank Park netball courts

Please refer to map (Coming Soon)

Information

Announcements will be made throughout the festival, directing people to key areas of interest, and reminding them of our amenities. To aid with wayfinding, signage will be displayed clearly in several areas of the event. 

Sustainability

Transport is often one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions for events. Here are some eco-friendly ways you can get to the festival:

  • Ride your bike. 
  • Walk. Get your steps up and walk to the event!

Single use plastics

Stall holders are banned from distributing single-use plastic bags, straws, cutlery, food packaging and balloons. If possible, bring along your own reusable bags, cutlery, and cups to help reduce waste.

Water stations or bubblers will be available at the event. Bring along your refillable drink bottle and you'll have access to free drinking water all day.

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