Functions on campus

Please make a tentative venue booking before submitting your FoC application

ANU staff or student?

External organiser?

Functions on Campus (FoC) is the application process for holding functions on University grounds and within University facilities. Functions include staff, student, or external organised social, cultural, fundraising, or sporting events.

This application process applies to all University facilities (including rooms within buildings) and the placement of posters and other promotional material around campus. It also includes any external area of the campus grounds, such as ovals, the banks of Sullivan's Creek, Kambri, barbecue areas and the Forestry Fire Pit.

BEFORE YOU APPLY

Read and agree to comply with the Functions on Campus Terms and Conditions
Submit your application at least:

Event	Minimum submission timeframe
Functions with liquor	21 days before the event
Functions without liquor	14 days before the event
Large (over 500 ppl) or complex event	Contact us at least 45 days before the event

EVENT PLANNING PROCESS

1. PLAN

Plan your event and secure venue booking

2. BOOK VENUE

Choose and book a suitable venue

3. PREPARE

Prepare required documents and information

4. APPLY

Submit your FoC application using the relevant form

5. REVIEW

FoC team assesses your application

6. APPROVAL

FoC team issues a written approval before your event

Learn more about the process

EVENT PLANNING GUIDANCE

Sustainable events
Carbon Smart Events guidance, the University's carbon footprint policy, and environmentally responsible events.
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Find a venue
Central teaching spaces, commercial venues, departmental venues and booking information.
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External service providers
Certificates of Currency and contractor induction requirements.
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Creating safe and inclusive functions
Acknowledgement of Country, safety and inclusiveness, accessibility, and alcohol safety
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Outdoor events
Outdoor spaces, BBQs, Fire Pit, and landscape protection.
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Liquor, noise and film requirements
Liquor permits, RSA, sober representatives, alcohol/noice/film requirements
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Advertising, promotion and sponsorship
ANU branding, promotional material, accessible advertising and sponsorship.
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Virtual events
Guidance and resources for online and hybrid events.
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