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Safety tips

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. Always buy your own drink and keep it with you.
Drugs are illegal and dangerous. They may affect your health and safety, career and travel plans.
Know your limits. Limit your drinks; know their strength; have water between drinks; eat something; and remember that only time will make you sober.
Think before you drink. Underage drinking or possession of liquor in a public place can land you with a $300 on-the-spot fine. If you face court, you could end up with a $2500 fine.
No means NO. Unwanted or forced sexual behaviour is a crime.
Avoid violence. You have a choice! Walk away and avoid fights, or risk the physical, emotional and criminal consequences.
Falls from high-rises are fatal. If you sit on or lean over balcony railings, or climb and hang off the wrong side of a balcony, you can lose your balance! And fall! Falls have resulted in serious injuries and death.
Walk safely. Stay on the footpath, protect your feet, cross only at pedestrian crossings or traffic lights and be aware of traffic. Always walk with a friend or in a group.
Don't think you can fake it. Possessing a fake ID is illegal and attracts a fine of up to $2500.
Carry your ID! You will need to produce the right photo ID to prove you're a Year 12 school leaver (schoolie) to access coordinated activities.
Keep your wristband on your wrist. Removing or sharing your official wristband will make it invalid.
Toolies and foolies are not invited. Schoolies is for Year 12 students ONLY.
Schoolies locations are residential areas. Respect and consider the local community.
Think before you act. What you choose to do at Schoolies can last a lifetime.

Last reviewed: 29 September 2009