• Be safe and watch your mates. Make sure your mates know where you are and who you want them to call in an emergency.
• Think before you drink. Excessive drinking can lead to dangerous behaviour and serious consequences for yourself and your friends.
• Don’t drink and drive or get in the car with a drunk driver – you could lose your licence or your life.
• Drink spiking happens. Never allow someone else to buy you a drink and always watch your drink, don’t leave it unattended.
• Don’t take drugs - they are illegal and can kill.
• No means NO. Unwanted or forced sexual behaviour is a crime.
• Protect your privacy. You can’t control where your images may end up.
• Avoid violence. You have a choice. Walk away and avoid fights, or risk physical, emotional and criminal consequences. One punch can kill!
• Falls from high rises are fatal. If you sit on or lean over balcony railings, you can lose your balance and fall. Falls have resulted in serious injuries and death.
• Travel safely. Drinking or taking drugs and driving can be fatal. Make sure you use safe transport options.
• Don’t risk it. Always call 000 in an emergency.

Remember, while you’re at Schoolies you will be staying in a residential community where other people live and work. Respect local residents and businesses. No-one wants to hear loud and unruly behaviour, particularly late at night.

There are serious consequences for engaging in anti-social behaviour. You could be charged by police and have to appear in court or be issued with an on-the-spot fine of $200. You could even be arrested, resulting in a criminal record that stays with you for life.

Your behaviour during Schoolies could affect the rest of your life. Don’t take the chance, be responsible and respectful. Good Choices = Great Future.

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