Promoting safety
Communities, local and state government and other stakeholders have a shared responsibility to optimise safety and security, and minimise risks associated with Schoolies.
Activities under the Safer Schoolies Initiative include:
- a highly visible police presence in Schoolies precincts
- additional emergency services
- improved coordination of local councils, volunteers and community-based organisations (all volunteers are required to have a Blue Card and identification when working at Schoolies)
- a centralised hotline for complaints, compliments and feedback
- the official Schoolies website, and
- educational and awareness programs including school visits, the 'Be safe and watch your mates' campaign, a schoolies information booklet and fact sheets.
Last reviewed: 13 August 2009