Tips for safe partying:
- Always remember to pre-plan your party. It allows you time to go over every detail. Decide if you will supply the drinks or make it BYO. Either way, it is always a good idea to have plenty of soft drinks available. Provide food at the party (eating slows down the rate alcohol is absorbed).
- Ensure that there is some supervision or security. This helps discourage any trouble.
- Notify the local Police (it provides them with a contact name and number should any assistance be needed).
- Have a start and finish time for the party. This allows people to pre-arrange transport.
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- Let the neighbours know, maybe even invite them? This avoids any problems that could be cause by noise or parking. Have a set layout for the party. It can mean the difference between a good party and a great party. Only have one entrance or exit. This makes it easier to control who comes in and out of the party.
- Place the bar as far as possible away from the entrance. Ensure there is plenty of room for people to dance and move around. Place the food and snacks at various points in the room.
DON'T: Allow gatecrashers into the party. There is nothing worse than having your party spoilt by people you don't invite.
DO: Enjoy yourself!
Safe partying in summer
Local police are targeting vandalism and teenage parties. Damage to public and private property costs individuals and the community large amounts of money every year in repairs, this money could be better spent on improving facilities for our community. Tagging and graffitiing often puts young people in danger, the penalties can range up to fines of $25 000 or two years jail. A person in possession of spray paint cans without lawful excuse, adjacent to public transport property or trespassing on private property can receive an on-the-spot fine of $550. If you see vandalism in progress call 000, if you see examples of vandalism or graffiti call the local council or local police.
As the weather warms up parties tend to move outdoors and noise and public drunkenness can become an issue, these are Public Disorder offenses. Parents need to be vigilant about their young people attending or holding parties and assist young people to behave responsibly.
