Schoolies is often promoted as the best week of your life but for some, this may not always be the case. It's completely normal for you to feel emotional highs and lows.
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Haven't spoken to the parentals about Schoolies yet? Take some time to sit down with them and come up with a plan about how you're going to keep in touch. They may be worried about your safety so having a plan will help them to rest a little easier.
It's a good idea to:
Identify a trusted adult in your life – whether it be an aunty, neighbour, parent or family friend. Identify that one special person that you trust and can talk to about your feelings.
Touch base with them before Schoolies and let them know that they’re your chosen person and ask if it’s okay you contact them if you need someone to talk to whilst you’re away. You may not need to, but it’s good to know that there’s always someone you can reach out to.
Before Schoolies:
During Schoolies:
As part of your Schoolies prep, make sure you have all emergency contacts saved in your phone.
We also suggest that you include:
And remember, in the event of an emergency, don't ever risk it. Always call Triple Zero (000).
Ambulance and Paramedics are not the police – never let fear of getting in trouble stop you from calling an ambulance in an emergency. Your safety is their number one priority.
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