June Trade Day Guide

Following consultations with the NGIV Trade Day Committee, Victorian Government officials, Carribean Garden management, and after receiving endorsement from the NGIV Board, we are delighted to announce that the NGIV June Trade Day will go ahead as scheduled on 2 June 2020.

In a bid to minimise risk to public health, the event will look different to what we’ve become accustomed to. The purpose of this article is to give you, the stand holder and the buyer, a better understanding of what those changes will look like and what we ask of you.  It's worth noting that the changes outlined in this email are subject to change due to the evolving nature of COVID-19 and how it impacts trade in Victoria. We will of course update you with any changes as they become clear.  If you or a colleague are displaying any symptoms of COVID-19 , have travelled internationally or been exposed to a person with COVID-19 in the preceding 14 days; we ask that you do not attend.  

We ask that everyone, wherever possible, practices and encourages social distancing; avoid physical contact and maintain a 1.5 metre distance. We ask that you consider downloading the COVIDSafe app to protect you, your family and friends and save the lives of other Australians.  If for whatever reason you do not feel comfortable in attending, we completely appreciate your decision, and look forward to seeing you again soon.  If you have any questions relating to June Trade Day, please do call (03 9576 0599) of email us.

Stand holder guide

 

Pre-event stand holder checklist
 
- Ensure you email NGIV to let us know if you plan to attend / not attend our June Trade Day
- Stand holders are encouraged to set up and drop off stock the day prior to Trade Day (available from 12:00pm to 6.00pm).  
- Ensure that only essential staff (with a valid Trade Day card) attend 
- Please bring your own sanitising products (hand sanitiser, disinfectant wipes / spray, gloves)
- Catering options will be minimal, please do ensure you bring your own food and beverages
- Be aware there will be no access to ATM machines on the day. 

Event stand holder checklist 

- Buyers are invited to purchase stock from 7:00am (subject to stand holder capacity)
- Stand holders will be directed to park on the southern side of Caribbean shed. View map. 
- We encourage you to operate a cashless system, using either a mobile EFTPOS machine or a mobile credit card reader.
- Trading will close at 10:30am

Buyer guide

 

Pre-event buyer checklist 

- Pre-order as much as possible to collect on Trade Day
- Ensure that only essential staff (with a valid Trade Day card) attend
- Catering options will be minimal, please do ensure you bring your own food and beverages
- Due to the time of year and the potential for increased queuing time, please do ensure you have suitable clothing
- Be aware there will be no access to ATM machines on the day. 

Event buyer checklist 

- Trading is to be completed between 7:00am and 10:30am
- Please arrive no earlier than 6:30am
- Buyers will be directed to park on the northern side of the Caribbean shed. View map. 
- Trolleys are available for purchase and collection from 6.30am. Payment of $5 must be made by card or exact change. 
- Once you have your trolley(s) an NGIV team member will direct you to queue to enter the market. View map. 
- Purchases can be made form 7:00am (subject to stand holder capacity)
- There will be a clearly labelled, single entry point for Trade Day buyers
- Adhere to a clearly labelled one-way pedestrian system. View map.
- We encourage a cashless system, please purchase stock using cards
- Once you have completed your purchases please depart promptly

NGIV risk management

 

We are taking a number of steps to encourage efficient trading, high personal hygiene standards and the practice of social distancing; and ultimately minimise the risk to public health. Here are some examples of the steps we have taken:
- Encouraging buyers to pre-order stock
- A one-way pedestrian traffic flow system will be clearly marked out
- Toilets at the venue will be cleaned during operation
- Sanitiser dispensers will be available in strategic venues
- Prominently displayed hygiene signage 
- Hours of trade will be reduced to 7:00a.m to 10:30a.m
- Catering will be significantly reduced
- Parking restrictions will segregate stall holders, buyers and pedestrians
- Trolley queues will be marked out to promote social distancing
- There will be one main entrance point for buyers 
- Communal seating and spaces will be closed


If you have any questions relating to June Trade Day, please do call (03 9576 0599) of email us.  We look forward to welcoming you back.