Radio Lollipop - Uniform Free Day

Wednesday 19 March 2008

Transperth staff and passengers have been active in supporting Radio Lollipop for more than ten years, with all funds collected from our annual Uniform Free Day going directly to Radio Lollipop. The Transperth Uniform Free Day is the main source of funding for this important charity.

Radio Lollipop supports children in hospital, with the children’s own radio station, as well as lots of games and activities to help entertain children throughout their hospital stay. Radio Lollipop is operated by a strong and dedicated team of volunteers, and the funds raised from the Uniform Free Day are a key part of helping them help the children. Lollipop stands for “Lots of Love and Laughter in Place of Pain” – the idea of helping kids in hospital is something that we can all support.

The next Radio Lollipop Transperth Uniform Free Day will be on Wednesday 19 March 2008.

Money raised from last year’s fundraising event made it possible for children in hospital in the Kalgoorlie region to be entertained by Radio Lollipop. This was achieved with the installation of a regional satellite station, transmitting the same fun filled programs that are enjoyed by children in the metropolitan area.

We are hoping to make more dreams possible this year, so your enthusiastic support is needed. Transperth staff will be out in force at Perth Train Station and the Perth Undergrounds Station between 7am and 9am on Wednesday 19 March. The more courageous staff members will be dressed up as the likes of Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz, Superman and fairies, rattling yellow tins in hand ready to collect your generous donations.

We look forward to continued support from Transperth passengers and thank you for your kindness.

Transperth Special Event Services – Policy Guidelines

Transperth is pleased to offer public transport support for commercial event organisers. Event organisers are encouraged to establish a transport plan and contact Transperth to evaluate the level of timetabled services available, and establish whether additional special event services are needed to cater for patrons.

Transperth’s special event services are available based on the two costing models outlined below:

1. Flat cost model

A flat cost model for the provision of special event services is based on:

A flat cost for special event transport to be paid by the event organiser for additional public transport services (minus the fares received).
The event organiser is billed for the cost of provision of additional services, minus the fares collected.
Standard Transperth tickets and fares apply, therefore passengers can transfer to Transperth’s normal timetabled services.
For re-occurring events, fare recoup can be calculated as an average percentage over a period then charged at that rate for the remainder of the event.

2. Joint Ticketing

This model is based on the supply of special event services with free travel entitlements for ticket-holders. Details of this model include:

The cost of additional public transport services paid by event organiser (service requirements to be negotiated with Transperth on a case by case basis).
Event ticket/membership pass is used to access travel on all Transperth services including timetabled services and special services operating for the event.
Event organiser determines whether to recoup costs i.e. can be as a levy on ticket price or as a membership levy. Transperth has no input into how these costs are recovered.

NOTE: Provision of public transport support is subject to vehicles being available as events that clash with peak periods may impede what services can be offered.

For enquiries about Special events services please fill out the Special Event Services enquiry form.pdf (67 KB)
and fax to 9326 2487 (Attn: Marketing Development Coordinator) or email enquiries@transperth.wa.gov.au with all relevant information of the event.

Transperth sponsorship policy

Requests for sponsorship

As a public authority it is necessary for Transperth to rationalise the sponsorship and support it can offer to organisations. All requests must read and follow the 'Information for applicants' document and submit a 'Written request for sponsorship from Transperth' at least four months prior to the commencement of the sought sponsorship.

Transperth sponsorship policy - information for applicants.doc
Written request for sponsorship from Transperth.pdf

Eligible applicants

The following types of applicants are eligible for consideration:
1) Not-for-profit conglomerates e.g. charities, foundations
2) Community-based organisations e.g. community groups, sporting clubs
3) Companies and statuary bodies e.g. schools, local governments

Applications that will be deemed ineligible include:

Requests from individuals;
Requests that do not comply with Transperth sponsorship policy guidelines and standards;
Groups that could potentially expose Transperth to legal liability through commercial, political or public controversies; and
Late applications - requests that are received less than four months prior to the commencement to the sought sponsorship.

Lodging requests

If organisations would like to lodge a submission for sponsorship, the ‘Written request for sponsorship from Transperth’ must be completed. Organisations with applications that require detail beyond that which is contained in the ‘Written request for sponsorship from Transperth’ are invited to also include further proposal details.

The completed ‘Written request for sponsorship from Transperth’ should be forwarded to Transperth for further action.

Public Transport Authority
Attention: Transperth Marketing
PO Box 8125
Perth Business Centre, WA, 6849
Fax: 08 9326 2487
Email: enquiries@transperth.wa.gov.au

Public Transport Authority sponsorship

Due to the large number of requests that the PTA receives for sponsorship it is necessary to limit that support. The PTA will not normally support requests for 'free tickets or donations' but if you would like to make an application please put all requests for donations and secondary support in writing accompanied with information regarding who the beneficiaries of the donation will be.

Any requests to the PTA for donations, or secondary support will be forwarded to the Corporate Communications branch for further action.

Corporate Communications Officer
Corporate Communications
PO Box 8125
Perth Business Centre, WA, 6849

Transperth's major annual sponsorship event is Radio Lollipop Uniform Free Day. The Public Transport Authority (PTA) also supports a range of events such as Bluey Day, Amanda Young Foundation and other smaller charities.