Health
Know their plans for Leavers
Encourage your child to celebrate during the official Leavers period - this is the safest time for them to celebrate.
Know how they will be getting to and from their destination, and how they intend to travel around once they arrive.
Obtain a copy of the accommodation contract/terms and conditions of the contract and discuss these with your child.
Encourage your child to work out a budget for Leavers.
Check that your child has your contact details and those of another next of kin at home.
Inform your child that if they experience any problems, they should contact you, the WA Police or any of the support services.
Follow the Leavers WA Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date.
Discuss the dangers and consequences of binge drinking with your child. The Alcohol.Think Again website provides information for parents specific to Leavers.
Illicit drugs aren't often associated with Leavers. But it would be worthwhile knowing some of the risks associated with illicit drug use. For more information about illegal drugs you can visit Drug Aware.
Call the Red Frogs Hotline on 1300 557 123 for any non-urgent assistance.
Judy Buckley
College Nurse