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Guidelines for Dance PartiesThe Health Services Functional Area Coordinator of the local Area Health Service of the NSWHealth Department must be informed 21 days before the event so that they can also planahead to arrange help if a health emergency occurs at the dance party.If there is a health emergency at the party, telephone 000.Fire BrigadeThe NSW Fire Brigade or the Rural Fire Service must be informed at least 14 days before theevent. This contact is very important for the safety of patrons if the dance party is to be heldin premises such as a warehouse, factory or temporary structure.If there is a fire emergency ring 000, not the local Fire Station.Emergency Communication with PromotersIt is recommended that promoters or agents be contactable at all times by the local Council,Police and other emergency services both before and during the event. A mobile telephone isuseful for this, but should not be the only telephone number available as reception on a mobiletelephone is not always maintained. A designated contact person should be responsible for andpresent at the event, and have the authority to order the venue to be evacuated in an emergency.The designated contact person should also have a central location where the Police or otheremergency services can physically locate the person should telephones be unsuccessful.OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIESDepartment of Gaming and Racing: Liquor LicenceIf promoters intend to serve liquor to patrons at the dance party it can only, by law, be servedunder certain circumstances.Promoters can either:◆ hold the dance party on premises that are already licensed, such as a nightclub, hotel orregistered club◆ apply to the Licensing Court of NSW for an On-licence (function) licence, but only if thepromoter is a non-proprietary association and the dance party is a fund raiser, or◆ make arrangements for the liquor to be supplied by a local hotelier near the proposeddance party venue. The hotelier must first get approval from the Licensing Court.For further information about an On-licence (function) licence, or about hoteliers supplyingliquor away from their licensed premises, please contact the Licensing Court of NSW - CourtRegistry, telephone (02) 9289 8894, facsimile (02) 9289 8819.Make sure you make enquiries as early as possible, at least 31 days before the event.An approval from the local Council must be held for registered clubs, hotels and licensedpremises where entertainment is provided. See Section 9 for details.9
Guidelines for Dance PartiesDepartment of Gaming and Racing: Liquor and Harm MinimisationThe Liquor Act and the Registered Clubs Act both require licensed premises to minimisethe harm connected with the misuse or abuse of liquor, such as violent and anti-socialbehaviour. Licensees must ensure that practices are put in place so that liquor is sold,supplied and served responsibly and reasonable steps are taken to prevent intoxication onthe premises.This means a licensee must not use promotions or conduct activities which encourage bingeor excessive drinking or under age drinking. Also, the licensees and staff must be trained inresponsible serving practices. This includes refusing to serve liquor to an intoxicated person,asking them to leave, and seeking Police help if the person refuses to leave.Liquor licensees and registered club managers are encouraged to check licensing issues withthe Department of Gaming and Racing before staging a dance party on their premises. Contactthe Complaints Section, Special Investigations Branch, on telephone (02) 9289 8402 for details.WorkCover: Promoter Obligations to EmployeesDance party promoters should contact their nearest WorkCover office or WorkCover InformationCentre to get advice on their legal responsibilities for the occupational health and safety ofworkers at the dance party. This includes being aware of regulations such as those coveringnoise and taking out workers compensation insurance.Promoters must, by law, take out workers compensation insurance. Contact WorkCover toget a list of insurers offering approved insurance packages.The WorkCover Information Centre telephone number is 131 050. Telephone numbers for localWorkCover offices are in the Telstra White Pages Telephone Directory.WorkCover: FireworksFireworks can be used at dance parties if fireworks guidelines are followed and permits areobtained from WorkCover NSW before the fireworks are purchased and used. Promoters musteither obtain a Permit themselves or hire a General Permit Holder to organise the fireworks. AGeneral Permit Holder is authorised to purchase and set off fireworks and can make all thearrangements needed with WorkCover NSW and the local Council. When hiring a GeneralPermit Holder, you will need to give them details such as the number of patrons attending, thesize of the venue, and whether it is indoor or outdoor.For more details please contact WorkCover NSW, Dangerous Goods, 400 Kent Street, Sydney,telephone (02) 9370 5000.10
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