People. Planet. Passion.
A Collaborative Approach to Sustainable Event Management
The bigger picture
Sustainability & Equality
As Melbourne event organisers committed to sustainability, we recognise our privileged position and the responsibility we have to look after not just the planet, but also its vulnerable people.
With this in mind, the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals are considered in our planning of every event, and underpin the selection process for our purpose-led supply chain, which shares our values of equality and inclusivity.
Our goal is to make sure every person feels welcome at your event, and every precious resource is respected, ensuring the peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future.
your creative dream team
We Handpick Professionals For Every Event.
Unlike some Melbourne event agencies, Footprint Group Events operates with a lean, green, no-frills team. Our core crew works closely with you to refine your ideas and develop a plan, then we engage the specialists required to bring your vision to life.
This collaborative, ‘as-required’ approach means you won’t pay for an Event Producer to design your event from scratch, when what you really need is an Event Manager to work alongside you. Alternatively, we can take the reins and steer the project… Just say the word!
Sustainability
Our Operations Are 100% Carbon Offset.
By paying a monthly subscription to the Australian carbon management platform, Trace, Footprint Group Events offsets our personal and business carbon emissions.
Projects We Support
Through the collective efforts of our fellow Trace members, we’ve achieved some incredible progress on a global scale.
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Cool Fire Traditional Land Management, Australia
Combining traditional knowledge with contemporary technology to reduce fire risk & carbon emissions.
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Coorong Lakes Biodiversity Conservation, Australia
Protecting landscape & connecting habitat in partnership with Traditional Custodians
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Katingan Peatlands Conservation, Indonesia
Protecting and restoring peat swamp ecosystem
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Rimba Raya Peatlands Conservation, Indonesia
Preventing deforestation to protect biodiveristy
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Efficient cookstoves, Nepal
Clean and efficient stoves for marginalised communities
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Generating clean wind energy, India
A cross-state initiative to generate clean energy from wind power
Less Buzzwords,
More Bin Diving
We could tell you more about the geothermal energy and land restoration projects we support through Trace, but it’s important to show you how committed we are to achieving genuinely sustainable events. Whether it’s sorting general waste from organic, or rescuing coffee cups to become PAK-PAVE™ asphalt roads, we’d rather be pits-deep in wheelie bins at the end of the day, than planet-saving posers.
It’s not glamorous, but it’s the right thing to do.
Meet The Team
Our extended team of event specialists changes to suit your needs, but you’ll be on first-name basis with our core crew below.
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Emma MacGregor
DIRECTOR/PRODUCER - FGE
Emma is a dedicated Event Producer with a strong grasp of user experience, design, and flow. Hands-on and solution-focused, she's always ready to jump in and ensure clients enjoy a seamless event, taking all the credit! Creative thinking and constant ideas are her strengths.
Passionate about making positive changes in the industry she loves, Emma sees Footprint Group Events as a way to tackle these challenges.
With professional connections across Australia, experience in Stage Management, and certifications in RSA, Safe Food Handling, and First Aid, Emma can adapt to any event, front or back-of-house.
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Allana Arapakis
SENIOR EVENT MANAGER - FGE
Spearheading our conferencing team, Allana provides our clients with a level of organisation and attention to detail to be admired.
After 25 years at the top of her game in customer advocacy, operations and service management roles within the Telecommunications industry, she now applies her skills to benefit our events customers.
Allana is solution-driven. She meticulously plans all elements of our clients’ events with an insane ability to foresee and quickly rectify potential issues with ease. She is an impressive negotiator and secures great packages for our clients at their venue of choice.
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Charlotte Meredith
EVENT COORDINATOR - FGE
Charlotte is our English gem, with a can-do attitude that drives excellence in every task she takes on.
Supporting our team and clients with their every need, her keen initiative and intuitive problem solving skills are a huge asset to our team. Charlotte offers a natural creative ability and is our in-house Canva Wiz!
Having travelled to over 40 countries, collecting skills in Special Effects Makeup, Hotel Management, and hospitality, Charlotte embraces challenges with enthusiasm, and has proven to be a bright star for the future of events.
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Brad Cocks
STRATEGIST & LIVE EXPERIENCE SPECIALIST/DIRECTOR - ‘BRAD COCKS’
Brad and his team are experts in strategy, branding, marketing and live experience - the perfect team to compliment FGE. With an extensive history in Producing Live events and entertainment, Brad is the go-to guy for any question about anything events and business related. There isn’t much this guy can’t turn his hand to - exactly what every team needs!
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Ginny Telfer
SENIOR EVENT MANAGER & OWNER - RESOURCE CONSULTING
Ginny’s extensive industry experience is second to none, having worked across the globe with organisations such as LÓreal, Mitsubishi, ANZ and Lend Lease and is a woman after our own hearts - working with purpose driven organisations such as Human Rights Law Centre, Help the Aged and and Step into Life Australia.
Nothing is too much trouble. Don’t have it? Ginny will get it, or create it to make our clients workload that much lighter.
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Kathy Mechenbier
EVENT MANAGER - OWNER, EVENTS FOR YOU
When the workload is too much Kathy is our gal. With extensive experience as a VA and Event Manager, Kathy has the intuition and loyalty of a bloodhound, knowing what and when any client needs, before they even know it themselves.
Kathy is often volunteering for various good causes, especially the incredible FRIEND IN ME, who operate frequent inclusive events for kids. As an organisation who also values inclusivity and equal rights, Kathy fits right into our team, with her broader mindset.
Let’s Chat
We’d love to hear about your event and how we can help bring your ideas to life with our sustainably minded supply chain.