| Educate Promote dialogue Parents' influence Safe party planning GPs can help |
Concerns about alcohol use and teenagers often arise when a party is being planned. Before the party invitations are sent out, it is important that parents and teenage children talk about the ground rules and agree on the conditions for hosting a party. There are many groups out there who provide advice and tips on how to host a safe party. The NSW Police have extensive information available on their website and have launched a safe party planning website www.mynite.com.au Parties that do go wrong are usually poorly planned and disorganised. Good planning can reduce the risk of potential problems before the party begins, saving difficulties later on. www.mynite.com.au provides information to help you minimise the risks so that you and your guests can have a fun and hassle-free party. The site provides strategies to help make your party safe and enjoyable, as well as an online notification form to notify police of your party (NSW only). For those outside of NSW, please contact your local State or Territory police service for details of specific policies and programs. Below is a checklist for hosting a party. It provides an ordered way of arranging a party and deciding on important issues in order to minimise risks. |
Have you held an Alcohol Information Night? Other schools are keen to hear from you & get your suggestions, advice and tips for how to run a successful night.
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