Week 2 on the Gold Coast
The Safer Schoolies Gold Coast Response is activated during the peak Schoolies period from Saturday 22 to Friday 28 November 2025.
The week that follows is sometimes referred to as Week 2. If you are visiting the Gold Coast after Friday 28 November 2025, all enquiries regarding entertainment, tickets, and passes etc. need to be referred to your booking agent or entertainment provider.
Week 2 support
If you are celebrating Schoolies on the Gold Coast after Friday 28 November 2025, support on the ground is available.
Chill Out Zone—providing a safe and supervised chill out space for those who are drug or alcohol affected, offering free water, first aid, and general support. Operated by Gold Coast Youth Service, the Chill Out Zone van can be found in the nightclub precinct on Orchid Avenue, from 9:30pm nightly.
Red Frogs—whether you need help mediating a problem with your roommates, a walk home back to your accommodation, or would simply like a visit or a pancake cook-up for you and your mates, Red Frogs Australia are your people. Their team of volunteers are available to support you in your accommodation.
Call the Red Frogs hotline on 1300 557 123 (available 24/7). Please note: this is not an emergency hotline. School leavers requiring emergency assistance should always call Triple Zero (000).
Emergency services—Queensland Police Service and the Queensland Ambulance Service will also have a highly visible presence on the ground providing the community and School leavers with additional support.
Gold Coast Mental Health and Specialist Services—1300 MH CALL (1300 642 255) for 24/7 specialist mental health care, advice and support.