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consumer@dmirs.wa.gov.au
Consumer Protection events and education
Consumer Protection staff participate in various events throughout the year. We also manage campaigns targeting common issues such as Romance Scams on Valentines Day.
The below calendar is maintained regularly, however many events are not organised by our staff and are subject to change.
Find out if there is an event happening near you.
2021
January
| Date | Event name | Topic | Time | Location | Attendance | Tickets / More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - 31 January | 10th anniversary of the Australian Consumer Law | |||||
| Monday 4 January | FuelWatch turns 20 and cheapest sites of 2020 event | |||||
| Monday 4 January | Consumer Protection offices reopen | |||||
February
| Date | Event name | Topic | Time | Location | Attendance | Tickets / More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 12 February | Public Sector's Young Professionals Conference - Keynote Speaker | Impact of public servants' work on WA community | Restricted | Public Sector's Young Professionals Conference | ||
| Sunday 14 February | Romance scams awareness - Valentine's Day | WA ScamNet |
March
| Date | Event name | Topic | Time | Location | Attendance | Tickets / More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 1 March | Women's Council for Domestic and Family Violence Services - Silent march | Family and domestic violence support - tenancy | Supreme Court Gardens aroudn CBD | Open | Free | |
| Wednesday 3 March | Downsizing in retirement | Seniors housing options | 2pm - 3pm | Restricted | WS Support Group Parkinson's | |
| Thursday 5 - Friday 6 March | Wagin Woolorama - stall | General consumer protection | Open | Wagin Woolorama | ||
| Monday 8 March | Multicultural Women's Health and Wellbeing Expo | General consumer protection - multicultural | North Metro TAFE, 18 Loxwood Rd, Balga | |||
| Monday 15 March - Sunday 21 March | Harmony Week | Office of Multicultural Interests | ||||
| Wednesday 17 March - Sunday 21 March | Perth Caravan and Camping Show | Motor vehicle repairers and dealers - look for the tick | 9am - 5pm | Claremont Showground | Open | Perth Caravan and Camping Show |
| Saturday 20 March | Altone Comes Alive (City of Swan) | General consumer protection | 11am - 4pm | Altone Park Oval 332 Benara Rd Beechboro | Open | City of Swan |
| Sunday 28 March | COVID Rent laws - emergency period ends | COVID-19 coronavirus Consumer Protection FAQ | ||||
| Tuesday, 23 March 2021 | City of Kalamunda - High Wycombe Library | Scams | 10:00AM - 12:00PM | City of Kalamunda | Open | Free - City of Kalamunda |
| Wednesday, 24 March 2021 | Services Australia - Multicultural Advisory Forum (MAF) | CP, Scams, MV, RTA | 9:30AM - 11:30AM | Services Australia | Closed | |
| Wednesday, 31 March 2021 | Seniors Recreation Council of WA (SRCWA) Have a Go day | Seniors housing options, Scams & general consumer issues | 10:00AM - 2:00PM | corner of Dixon Road and Goddard Street in Rockingham | Open | City of Rockingham |
April
| Date | Event name | Topic | Time | Location | Attendance | Tickets / More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 1 April | Change your smoke alarm battery | Department of Fire and Emergency Services | ||||
| 2 -5 April | Easter break | |||||
| Tuesday 20 April | Consumer Protection Awards | Awards Ceremony | Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre | Closed | Consumer Protection Awards | |
| Monday, 19 April 2021 | City of Melville - Seniors Forum | Seniors and general consumer issues | 10:00AM - 11:00AM | City of Melville | Open | Free - City of Melville |
| Wednesday, 21 April 2021 | City of Belmont - Community Engagement Event | Seniors housing options | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | City of Belmont | Open | City of Belmont |
| Wednesday, 21 April 2021 | Red Cross - HSP Stakeholder Forum | Seniors and general consumer issues | 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM | Tuart Hill Community Centre | Closed | Redcross - Humanitarian settlement program |
| Tuesday, 27 April 2021 | Swan Stroke Support Group | Seniors housing | 2:00PM - 3:00 PM | Midland Hospital | Closed | |
May
| Date | Event name | Topic | Time | Location | Attendance | Tickets / More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 16 May | Perth Wedding Expo | General consumer protection | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Claremont showgrounds | Open | Wedding Expos Australia |
| Monday, 3 May 2021 | TAFE Carlisle | General consumer protection (ESL) | 6:00PM - 8:00PM | Carlisle TAFE | Closed | |
| Monday, 10 May 2021 | TAFE Thornlie | General consumer protection (ESL) | 6:00PM - 8:00PM | Thornlie TAFE | Closed | |
| Tuesday, 11 May 2021 | National Seniors Group | Scams presentation | 10:30 AM - 11:00AM | Church of Christ function Ctr, Mileti Rd, Lesmurdie | Open | National Seniors - Kalamunda districts |
| Wednesday, 12 May 2021 | East Metro Multicultural Network meeting | General consumer protection | 9:00 AM - 11:00AM | Roots TV, 11/348 Victoria Rd, Malaga | Closed | |
| Friday, 14 May 2021 | Bullsbrook College | General consumer protection | 2:00PM - 3:00 PM | 107 Chittering Rd, Bullsbrook WA 6084 | Closed | |
| Sunday, 16 May 2021 | Perth Wedding Expo | Consumer Rights, Scams | 10:00 AM - 3:00PM | Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre | Open | Perth Wedding Expo - Claremont Showgrounds |
| Tuesday, 18 May 2021 | KidsafeWA Child Injury Prevention Symposium | Child Injury Prevention | 10:00 AM - 2:00PM | 140 Railway Rde, WEST LEEDERVILLE | Open | Free - Kidsafe WA Child Injury Prevention symposium |
| Wednesday, 19 May 2021 | North Metro Multicultural Network Meeting (NOMUC) | General consumer protection | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | City of Joondalup, 90 Boas Ave, Joondalup | Closed | |
| Friday, 21 May 2021 | City of Joondalup - Duncraig Library | Scams presentation | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Duncraig Library - Cnr Warwick Road and Marmion Avenue, Duncraig | Open | Free - City of Joondalup |
| Friday, 21 May 2021 | Seniors Recreation Council of WA (SRCWA) & Shire of Murray | Scams & cyber safety presentation | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1915 Pinjarra Road, Pinjarra WA 6208 | Open | Free - Shire of Murray |
| Wednesday, 26 May 2021 | South East Multicultural Network forum, | General consumer protection | 1:00 PM - 3:00PM | TBC | Closed | |
| Friday, 28 May 2021 | Seniors Recreation Council of WA & Association of Independent Retirees | Scams & cyber safety presentation | 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM | RSL Club, Fred Bell Parade, East Victoria Park | Open | Free - Association of Independent retirees - Perth branch |
June
| Date | Event name | Topic | Time | Location | Attendance | Tickets / More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 4 June 2021 | Seniors Recreation Council of WA & Town of Cambridge | Scams & cyber safety presentation | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | The Boulevard Centre 99 The Boulevard, Floreat WA 6014 | Open | Free - Town of Cambridge |
| Monday, 21 June 2021 | Regional community engagement - Albany | General consumer protection | 2:00 PM -3:30 PM | City of Albany Library, 221 York Street, Albany, WA 6330 | Free | Eventbrite registration |
| Monday, 21 June 2021 | Regional community engagement - Albany | General consumer protection | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | City of Albany Library, 221 York Street, Albany, WA 6330 | Free | Eventbrite registration |
| Thursday, 24 June 2021 | Regional community engagement - Busselton | General consumer protection | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Busselton Library, Stanley Place, Busselton, WA 6280 | Free | Eventbrite registration |
| Thursday, 24 June 2021 | Regional community engagement - Dunsborough | General consumer protection | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Dunsborough Library, Dunsborough Lakes Drive, Dunsborough, WA 6281 |
Free | Eventbrite registration |
July
No events are currently booked for this month.
August
| Date | Event name | Topic | Time | Location | Attendance | Tickets / More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 11 August 2021 | East Metro Multicultural Network meeting | General consumer protection | 9:00 AM - 11:00AM | Roots TV, 11/348 Victoria Rd, Malaga | Closed | |
| Wednesday, 18 August 2021 | North Metro Multicultural Network Meeting | General consumer protection | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | City of Joondalup, 90 Boas Ave, Joondalup | Closed | |
| Tuesday, 24 August 2021 | Swan Stroke Support Group | Scams presentation | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Midland Hospotal - 1st Fl, Training Rm 2/3 | Closed | |
| Wednesday, 25 August 2021 | South East Multicultural Network forum | General consumer protection | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | TBC | Closed | |
| Wednesday 25 August 2021 - Thursday 26 August 2021 | Dowerin GWN7 Machinery Field Days | General consumer protection | 09:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Memorial Avenue, Dowerin WA 6461 | Open | Dowerin Field Days |
September
| Date | Event name | Topic | Time | Location | Attendance | Tickets / More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 11 September 2021 - Sunday, 12 September 2021 | Pool and Spa Outdoor living expo | DDOMIS & Pool safety | 9:30 AM | Claremont showgrounds, Claremont | Opened to public | Pool and Spa Show |
| Wednesday, 15 September 2021 | North Metro Multicultural Network forum | Scams, Consumers with Disability (CWD) and general consumer protection information | 9:00 AM - 12:01 PM | City of Wanneroo, Wanneroo Civic Centre, 23 Dunbar Rd Wanneroo | Closed | |
| Friday, 17 September 2021 | Telstra and Seniors Recreation Council of WA | Telstra scams information session | 09:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Loftus Rec Centre, Cnr Loftus and Vincent Sts, Leederville | Seniors register here | Free SRCWA Telstra Seniors Tech Workshop |
October
| Date | Event name | Topic | Time | Location | Attendance | Tickets / More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 1 October 2021 | First Friday Friends | Scams | 11:00 AM | 115 Alness St, Applecross | Closed | |
| Friday, 15 October 2021 | Association of Independent Retirees | Scams | 10:00 AM | Cambridge Bowling Club, Chandler St West, Floreat | Closed |
November
| Date | Event name | Topic | Time | Location | Attendance | Tickets / More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 5 November 2021 - Sunday 7 November 2021 | Perth 4WD & Adventure Show | General consumer protection | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM | McCallum Park (near the Causeway Victoria Park) Victoria Park WA | Open | Perth 4WD show |
| Monday, 8 September 2021 - Friday, 12 September | Scams awareness week | General consumer protection, scam information | During the week | Promoted across WA | Closed | Scams Awareness Week |
| Wednesday, 10 November 2021 | Have A Go Day | General consumer protection, scam information, Seniors Housing Advisory Centre (SHAC) | 9:00 AM | Burswood Park | Open | Have A Go Day |
December
| Date | Event name | Topic | Time | Location | Attendance | Tickets / More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 7 September 2021 | Women’s Council for Domestic and Family Violence | Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) information | 10:00 AM | Supreme Court Gardens | General Public | Women’s Council for Domestic and Family Violence |
Further information
- If you would like to request Consumer Protection's Community Education team to attend an event, please email us with the following details:
- Event name
- Event purpose
- Event date
- Event time/s
- Event organiser
- Event organiser contact phone and email
- Consumer Protection office locations and branch contact details are available from Contact Consumer Protection page.
- Labour relations has information about public holidays.
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