A fun time can turn sour pretty quickly if something bad happens. Fights, drug problems, people being too drunk or a visit from the police can shut a party down pretty quickly.
If you're organising a party, rave or event it helps to take a few precautions to ensure that you and your guests all have a good time and that you won't regret it in the morning.
Your responsibilities
As the host of the party it is your responsibility to ensure that the party is a fun and safe environment for your guests. If something goes wrong, you will be the one who has to face the most consequences, so it is in your best interest - and the interest of your guests and your community - to take steps to avoid any problems.
Party problems
Some of the typical problems that could go on at your party are:
- Alcohol problems - especially if you're under 18
- Drugs
- Gatecrashers and unwanted guests
- Violence
- Noise levels
- Upsetting your neighbours
Party fixes
You can register your party with the Victoria Police's Partysafe Program (new window) so they will have all the information they need about your party should anything go wrong and they are called to attend to any issues or incidents.
See the Safe Partying (new window) section of our Schoolies website for more details. The links below also provide information about how you can organise and host your party so that it'll be a fun, safe time for everyone involve.
Links
Victoria Police - Partysafe
Provides information to help minimise the risk of things going wrong at your party.
Reachout! - Safe Partying
Provides tips for safe partying and covers drink spiking, drug overdoses and what to do in an emergency situation if someone passes out or overdoses on drugs or alcohol.
Australian Drug Foundation
Factsheets about hosting and attending safe parties.
