We are often contacted by worried parents for advice on how to help their teens stay safe at Schoolies. Start the conversation early, ask questions, share important information and don't shy away from the 'awkward' topics.
To help you actively play a part in setting your teen up for a healthy and safe Schoolies, below you will find some key areas and advice that we encourage you to discuss with your teen leading up to their end of year celebrations.
Schoolies is often promoted as the best week of your teen's life but this is often not the case.
Regardless of where your teen is choosing to celebrate Schoolies, it's important that they are aware of the laws surrounding alcohol, drugs and responsible behaviour may be different in each state or country.
Every year, we put on the Safer Schoolies Gold Coast Response to ensure the holiday period is as safe as possible for school leavers, local residents, businesses and the community in general.
Information about locations other than the Gold Coast and Airlie Beach.
Schoolies is often promoted as the best week of your teen’s life but this is often not the case. The human body is not designed to work without sleep, food or water so non-stop partying for seven days is unrealistic – no matter how fit and healthy your teen is.
At times, Schoolies can be overwhelming. If your teen is feeling distressed or not coping, they can head to the Emergency Treatment Centre (Gold Coast) for psychological and mental health support. Alternatively, they can call always call Triple Zero (000).
If your teen takes care of themselves and their mates, enjoy some downtime as well as the busy times, their Schoolies experience is sure to be memorable for all of the right reasons.
Top ten points to help your teen protect their relationships and wellbeing during Schoolies:
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