The Purple Flag Readiness Grant Program is designed to encourage the adoption of Purple Flag as a night-time precinct management framework across Special Entertainment Precincts (SEPs).
May 2026
What was approved
Approved for Burwood Council
Burwood will strengthen its Purple Flag accredited precinct through dedicated coordination, safety-focused wayfinding, and a new Next-Stop Burwood digital platform, supported by a global campaign. The initiative will benefit businesses, residents and visitors by improving safety perceptions, navigation, and engagement, driving increased visitation, international visibility, and a more vibrant night-time-economy.
$50,000 was approved by
24-Hour Economy CommissionerDate approved
May 2026Location of the project
Burwood 2134Location of the recipient
Burwood 2134About the grant
Applications approved
5
Applications received
5
Purple Flag Readiness Grant Program
Program term
30/06/2026What was approved
Approved for Fairfield City Council
The Canleys: Canley Vale/Canley Heights are part of the Uptown and SEPs programs. This initiative aims to promote Purple Flag and these precincts as safe, easy to traverse, harmonious, inclusive and engaged locations. With the Working Groups, we will host workshops, safety audits, marketing/engagement, deliver a launch for PF Canleys
$100,000 was approved by
24-Hour Economy CommissionerDate approved
May 2026Location of the project
Canley Heights 2166Location of the recipient
Wakeley 2176About the grant
Applications approved
5
Applications received
5
Purple Flag Readiness Grant Program
Program term
30/06/2026What was approved
Approved for Hornsby Shire Council
The project will focus on the footprint of the Hornsby TOD SEP and will progress the precinct's capacity to gain Purple Flag accreditation by working with existing and new SEP stakeholders.
$50,000 was approved by
24-Hour Economy CommissionerDate approved
May 2026Location of the project
Hornsby 2077Location of the recipient
Hornsby 2077About the grant
Applications approved
5
Applications received
5
Purple Flag Readiness Grant Program
Program term
30/06/2026What was approved
Approved for Kiama Municipal Council
A coordinated, data-driven program to prepare Kiama Town Centre for Purple Flag accreditation through stakeholder engagement, assessments, strengthening governance, safety initiatives, precinct analysis and SEP alignment. The working group will explore enhancing safety, vibrancy and economic outcomes for residents, visitors and local businesses, including inclusive and vibrant nighttime experiences.
$50,000 was approved by
24-Hour Economy CommissionerDate approved
May 2026Location of the project
Kiama 2533Location of the recipient
Kiama 2533About the grant
Applications approved
5
Applications received
5
Purple Flag Readiness Grant Program
Program term
30/06/2026What was approved
Approved for Tamworth Regional Council
A place based, community led initiative supporting businesses, residents and stakeholders to collaboratively assess, plan and strengthen Tamworth’s night time precinct. Council will enable coordination and governance, creating the conditions for community and business led action to improve safety, vibrancy and readiness for Purple Flag accreditation.
$80,000 was approved by
24-Hour Economy CommissionerDate approved
May 2026Location of the project
Tamworth 2340Location of the recipient
Tamworth 2340About the grant
Applications approved
5
Applications received
5
Purple Flag Readiness Grant Program
Program term
30/06/2026