5 weeks out: get ready to launch

13 April 2026

Your goal this week

Finalise your listing content and assets so you can begin public promotion once the program goes live on 20 April.

Checklist

  • Finalise event copy and images remembering plain language.
  • Prepare social posts, e news blurb, and posters.
  • Line up partner amplification (who will share what, when).
  • Confirm logistics (venue hold, online platform, speakers).
  • Submit to the program by 10 April (deadline).

4 weeks out: tell more people about it

20 April 2026

Your goal this week

Reach a wider audience through partner networks and local channels.

Checklist

  • Share your program listing link across your channels.
  • Ask partner orgs/community hubs to share your poster or e news blurb.
  • Pitch to local media (radio, paper).
  • If you secure media, let us know at events@victorialawfoundation.org.au.
Tips

Picture the person who needs this info most — go where they already are.
Highlight how your event helps them.

2 weeks out: Plan to ensure success

4 May 2026

Your goal this week

Check progress and finish planning.

Checklist

  • Review registrations. Adjust promotion if needed.
  • Schedule a rehearsal (online or in room).
  • Assign a photographer and confirm consent process.
  • Confirm accessibility arrangements.
  • Plan your final week of promotion.
Tips

How to photograph your event a modern phone is fine. You can assign someone with few other duties.
If recording a webinar, rehearse the capture process.

1 week out: make those last checks

11 May 2026

Your goals this week

Lock in the run sheet, roles, and how you’ll capture outcomes.

Checklist

  • Final roles brief and game plan.
  • Attendance tracking ready.
  • Recording plan: where you’ll upload (e.g., unlisted/public), and who will share.
  • Feedback: paper or digital form ready. Remember to keep it short.
  • Social coverage: get consent first. Be mindful with vulnerable groups.

Law Week: it’s go time

18 May 2026

Your goals this week

Deliver the best event you can and see the community benefits of all your work

Checklist

  • Take photos (if appropriate and consented).
  • Count attendees.
  • Share a few moments on social media (and tag us).
  • Note key feedback points.

Afterwards: share the experience

25 May 2026

Your goal this week

Close the loop and celebrate what you achieved.

Checklist

  • Send photos and attendance numbers to us.
  • Upload any recording and share the link.
  • Email attendees: thank you + helpful resources + recording + upcoming events + quick feedback link.
  • Complete our organiser feedback survey when it arrives.

Steps to success

You can never prepare too early!

We recommend you start designing your event as soon as you can.

Reach people who matter

Promoting your event reliers on your audience, their needs and preferences.

It's show time

To deliver a successful event, there’s a couple of extra things to consider.

Need more help?

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