How to Prepare for Schoolies

In a bid to foster healthy decision-making, it's crucial to equip young individuals with appropriate and accurate information about alcohol, drugs and sex. By doing so, we can significantly lower associated risks and minimise harm. Parents are urged to engage in open conversations with their children, ensuring they have access to reliable resources. 

• Victoria Police videos on sexual assault, drugs and alcohol, and road safety. To access the videos, refer to Staying safe at school leaver celebrations. Students can also access information on how to have a safe night out and watch out for their friends, through the Victoria Police Personal safety webpage
• Alcohol and Drug Foundation, on making the most of end of year celebrations. This site includes strategies to keep students and their friends safe, including reducing harm related to alcohol and drug use
• Partying safely at schoolies – Better Health Channel
• The Good Times Great Breaks Facebook page, which provides information on what wellbeing support is available in the main schoolies destinations
• Red Frogs Australia, for programs to help secondary students confidently make positive life choices during schoolies and other big events. There is a frequently asked questions page and a hotline for parents about schoolies. For more information and to register your school for one of its programs, refer to Red Frogs Australia.