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Saturday 16 November – Friday 22 November 2019
1. About Safer Schoolies 1
1.1 What is the Safer Schoolies Gold Coast Response? 1
1.2 What are the dates for the Safer Schoolies
Response in 2019? 1
1.3 How many Year 12 school leavers are expected
to be on the Gold Coast during the Safer
Schoolies Response? 1
1.4 What is being done to manage non-schoolies? 1
2. Safer Schoolies diversionary activities 1
2.1 What diversionary activities are delivered? 1
2.2 What entertainment is provided? 2
2.3 How do schoolies access the Schoolies Hub? 2
3. Safer Schoolies wristbands 2
3.1 How do schoolies get a Safer Schoolies wristband? 2
3.2 Where do schoolies get a Safer Schoolies wristband? 2
3.4 When will the Wristband Centre be open? 2
4. Safer Schoolies support services 2
4.1 Recharge Zones 2
4.2 Schoolies Support Team 2
4.3 Accommodation outreach service 3
4.4 Red Frogs Hotline 3
5. Media enquiries 3
6. Fines and the law 3
6.1 What is being done to reduce the supply
of alcohol to minors? 3
6.2 Liquor laws 4
6.3 Proof of age/fake IDs 4
6.4 ID confiscation 4
7. Public transport 5
8. Road closures 5
9. Further information 5
10. Important contacts 6
11. Changed traffic conditions map 7
This guide acts as a quick reference tool for 1.2 What are the dates for the Safer 2.2 What entertainment is provided? 4. SAFER SCHOOLIES SUPPORT
information on the Safer Schoolies Gold Coast Schoolies Response in 2019? SERVICES
The Schoolies Hub will host six nights of DJ
Response. While commercial booking agencies promote Gold entertainment across two stages and one night of
Coast Schoolies from late November to early alternative entertainment (known as the Chill Out 4.1 Recharge Zones
1. ABOUT SAFER SCHOOLIES December, the official Safer Schoolies Response will Night). The Chill Out Night aims to provide schoolies Recharge Zones are established during the Safer
take place between Saturday 16 and Friday 22 with a ‘night off’, encouraging them to relax and Schoolies Response to provide schoolies with
1.1 What is the Safer Schoolies Gold Coast November when the majority of attendees are enjoy a quieter evening with their friends. private, safe places to rest and receive support.
Response? expected to be under 18 years of age. Staffed by trained volunteers, the Recharge Zones
2.3 How do schoolies access the Schoolies Hub? are a focal point during the night-time activities with
The Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women
1.3 How many Year 12 school leavers are volunteers handing out free water to schoolies as
coordinates the Safer Schoolies Gold Coast Response The Schoolies Hub is for legitimate Year 12 school
expected to be on the Gold Coast during well as providing support, assistance and referrals to
(Safer Schoolies Response) in partnership with the the Safer Schoolies Response? leavers only. Those wishing to access the free
City of Gold Coast and numerous government Schoolies Hub will need to obtain a Safer Schoolies other support services as required.
agencies to manage the influx of tens of thousands of Approximately 16,000 - 18,000 schoolies are wristband. Accommodation and building passes do
expected to visit the Gold Coast during the 2019 Recharge Zones will be staffed by volunteers from
Year 12 school leavers who choose to book their not provide entry into the Schoolies Hub.
Safer Schoolies Response period, incorporating Drug ARM Australasia, Rosies - Friends on the Street
end-of-year holidays on the Gold Coast. and Gold Coast Youth Service. The existing Chill Out
school leavers from across Australia. Schoolies are required to keep their wristband on for
The Safer Schoolies Response aims to enhance the the duration of their stay on the Gold Coast, as Zone in Orchid Avenue, operated by Gold Coast Youth
safety of school leavers participating in end-of- This is a reduction from previous years due to the removing or sharing it will make it invalid. Service, will also support schoolies. These Recharge
school celebrations and minimise potential impacts introduction of Prep in Queensland. In 2020, Zones receive visits from thousands of schoolies each
on the local community. numbers are expected to return again to over 22,000. night, often just for a friendly chat and a cup of water.
3. SAFER SCHOOLIES
Key elements of the Safer Schoolies Response 1.4 What is being done to manage WRISTBANDS 4.2 Schoolies Support Team
include: non-schoolies?
The Schoolies Support Team (SST) is made up of
• an increased police presence 3.1 How do schoolies get a Safer Schoolies
Safer Schoolies diversionary activities are for volunteers from the general Gold Coast community
wristband?
• the delivery of alcohol and drug free graduating Year 12 school leavers only. Year 12 school who freely give their time to assist young people and
diversionary activities leavers and parents are urged to discourage Safer Schoolies wristbands will be distributed to the local community during the Safer Schoolies
• wristbanding to easily identify schoolies underage youth and non-schoolies from attending school leavers on proof of Year 12 school leaver Response. Volunteers patrol Surfers Paradise Beach,
Schoolies. status through the presentation of a current student Cavill Mall, The Esplanade, Orchid Avenue and
• the establishment of a purpose-built
photo ID. When unsuitable ID is presented to Surfers Paradise Boulevard in groups of four, and
medical facility This message is reinforced through the Safer security, strict scrutiny processes are in place provide a first point of contact for schoolies needing
• a range of integrated and coordinated Schoolies communication campaign. to determine if the school leaver is eligible to assistance, information or referral to other support
health and support services receive a wristband. services.
• a suite of safety and security initiatives 2. SAFER SCHOOLIES
• increased compliance activities. 3.2 Where do schoolies get a Safer Schoolies They also assist with the distribution of official Safer
DIVERSIONARY ACTIVITIES Schoolies wristbands to schoolies through the
wristband?
Police, emergency services, security and volunteers Wristband Centre.
2.1 What diversionary activities are Schoolies can collect their Safer Schoolies wristband
maintain a highly visible presence during Schoolies,
delivered? from the Wristband Centre located at the Cypress SST volunteers provide an invaluable community
providing the community and visitors with additional
Avenue Carpark, corner of Cypress Avenue and the service by acting as extra eyes and ears for police
support. As part of the Safer Schoolies Response, central
Gold Coast Highway. and emergency services on-the-ground, and perhaps
Surfers Paradise beach will be fenced nightly for
Numerous non-government groups, including: Rosies exclusive access by legitimate Year 12 school leavers most importantly, they provide friendly faces that
- Friends on the Street, Drug ARM Australasia, Red 3.3 When will the Wristband Centre be open? schoolies can trust, for advice and non-judgemental
only. Known as the Schoolies Hub, the area will host
Frogs Australia, Gold Coast Centre Against Sexual seven nights of free entertainment in an alcohol and The Wristband Centre will operate from: support when needed.
Violence, Gold Coast Youth Service, State Emergency drug free environment.
Service and Volunteers in Policing, work in 11am to 8pm - Saturday
collaboration with the Queensland Government to The Schoolies Hub will operate from 7pm to 12am, 6pm to 8pm - Sunday to Friday.
support the delivery of the Safer Schoolies Response nightly.
and provide practical support to schoolies.
*Note closing times may vary depending on a safety
assessment of the greater precinct.
SAFER SCHOOLIES INFORMATION GUIDE 24.3 Accommodation outreach service 6. FINES AND THE LAW 6.2 Liquor laws 6.4 ID confiscation
Red Frogs Australia provide accommodation outreach Many schoolies (especially those from southern If a schoolie’s ID has been confiscated, they must
services to schoolies staying in accommodation 6.1 What is being done to reduce the supply states) are unaware of liquor laws in Queensland. contact the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation to
of alcohol to minors?
premises during the Safer Schoolies Response, and see if their ID has been handed in.
the week immediately following. It has always been an offence to supply alcohol to In Queensland you must be over 18 years of age
minors on licensed premises. Office of Liquor and to enter a licensed venue or purchase alcohol. Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation
Red Frogs volunteers provide practical support and Gaming Regulation investigators patrol licensed Queensland Police Service and Office of Liquor 7 Short Street, Southport
assistance to schoolies in their accommodation venues during the Safer Schoolies Response on the and Gaming Regulation investigators can issue (07) 5581 3390
premises, including room visits and pancake cook- lookout for this type of behaviour. on-the-spot fines for:
ups, or assisting with mediating problems. The office will be open for ID collections on weekdays
• drinking in a public place - 18 years and only, between 12 noon and 2pm.
Under the Queensland Government’s secondary
Red Frogs volunteers act as the eyes and ears in over ($133)
supply laws, adults must provide responsible
accommodation venues and provide a positive peer supervision to minors when supplying alcohol for • underage drinking or possession of liquor
presence to help support schoolies during their stay. consumption in private places, such as parties. in a public place, even if someone is
Penalties of up to $10,676 apply to any adult holding a drink for a friend who is over 18
4.4 Red Frogs Hotline ($400)
(over 18) caught providing alcohol to a minor for
The Red Frogs 24-hour hotline (1300 557 123) will be consumption in an unsupervised environment. • being under 18 and found on licensed
available for schoolies to call for support, assistance premises ($400)
and information. Police can confiscate alcohol in cars and public
• being under 18 and found drinking or just
places, this includes the driveways of
holding a drink for a friend on licensed
Through the hotline, schoolies can request a Red accommodation premises, and dispose of alcohol
premises ($400).
Frogs team for a room visit, to walk them home they reasonably suspect is intended for unsupervised
safely, or have pancakes cooked in their unit. consumption by minors. 6.3 Proof of age/fake IDs
Police and Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation There are penalties for using fake IDs including:
5. MEDIA ENQUIRIES investigators will be on the lookout for underage • minor falsely represents self as over 18
drinkers and adults illegally supplying alcohol to ($400)
The Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women
minors during Schoolies.
provides a 24-hour media management service over • individuals give evidence of age
the seven-night Safer Schoolies Response. As part of the Safer Schoolies Response, Safer documents to another person ($667)
Schoolies Education Sessions have been delivered to • individuals deface an ID to use it
All media personnel, including journalists,
Year 12 students in a number of south east ($533)
photographers and camera operators, conducting
Queensland schools in the lead up to Schoolies. • if individuals make and use a fake ID
media activity at the Safer Schoolies Response must
Sessions reinforce messages regarding responsible they may receive an on-the-spot fine
apply to the department for media accreditation.
choices about alcohol, including legal and health ($266 for minors and $533 for adults)
If you are approached by the media and are unsure of factors.
how to handle the situation, please contact the Offenders could also be taken to court and fined.
Safer Schoolies Response Media Managers:
• 4am - 4pm
Ian Buchanan: 0407 242 156
ian@gpcom.com.au
• 4pm - 4am
Wayne Hickson: 0407 028 917
wayne@gpcom.com.au.
SAFER SCHOOLIES INFORMATION GUIDE 47. PUBLIC TRANSPORT 9. FURTHER INFORMATION 10. IMPORTANT CONTACTS
TransLink bus and tram services will be in place to More information is available on the ISSUE/ENQUIRY ORGANISATION TELEPHONE
cater for demand and minimise impact on the local Queensland Government’s Safer Schoolies website at
community. saferschoolies.qld.gov.au or by calling 13 QGOV Emergency situations Emergency services hotline Triple Zero (000)
(13 74 68) which operates 24 hours per day. (legitimate emergencies only –
To use TransLink services, schoolies must purchase a fire, police or ambulance)
ticket or use a valid go card or go explore card. Social media sites Safer Schoolies Hotline Queensland Government 13 QGOV (13 74 68)
Concession go card and go explore cards can be • For school leavers – SchooliesGC on Facebook (general enquiries and feedback)
purchased from tram stations and local convenience and Instagram Policelink Queensland Police Service 131 444
stores. (calls to report non-urgent
• For parents – SaferSchooliesforParents
property crime and non-urgent
For more specific public transport information visit on Facebook
incidents)
translink.com.au
All of these platforms contain important information You can also download the
for schoolies and their parents/guardians about safe Policelink App to self-report
8. ROAD CLOSURES and responsible behaviour during Schoolies as well crime.
as information about the Safer Schoolies Response. Police matters and assistance Broadbeach Police (07) 5581 2800
Due to the temporary population increase in central
Surfers Paradise during Schoolies, road closures are (non-emergency issues, public
needed to ensure the safety of all pedestrians. nuisance, disturbances from Surfers Paradise Police (07) 5657 6888
apartments)
Intermittent closures will take place along The
Red Frogs 24 hour hotline Red Frogs Australia 1300 557 123
Esplanade (between Elkhorn Ave and Laycock
St) on Friday 08/11, and from Monday 11/11 until Business rights and Office of Fair Trading 13 QGOV (13 74 68)
Tuesday 26/11. responsibilities or disputes
with schoolies
Full road closures (no vehicle access) as listed
Medical/health enquiries Queensland Health 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84)
below:
Media enquiries Ian Buchanan (4am - 4pm) 0407 242 156
(Safer Schoolies GC Response) Wayne Hickson (4pm - 4am) 0407 028 917
Media enquiries Media Unit, Department of (07) 3828 2611
DATE TIME LOCATION (state-wide Schoolies Response) Child Safety, Youth and Women Monday to Friday
Monday 11/11 7pm to 3am The Esplanade 9am to 6pm
(Soul roundabout to Hanlan St)
Saturday 16/11 to 6pm to 2am The Esplanade
Friday 22/11 (Soul roundabout to Trickett St)
Saturday 16/11 to 8pm to 2am Orchid Ave
Friday 22/11 Cavill Ave (from Surfers Paradise Blvd to Orchid Ave)
Saturday 23/11 2am to 9am The Esplanade
(Soul roundabout to Trickett St)
Note: The information in this table is accurate at the time of printing but is subject to change without further notice.
SAFER SCHOOLIES INFORMATION GUIDE 6CHANGED TRAFFIC CONDITIONS
Temporary road closures will be implemented to maintain the safety of
pedestrians throughout the Safer Schoolies Gold Coast Response. Please note
the changes in your area.
SATURDAY 16 — FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2019
Cypress Ave
WRISTbaND
CENTRE View Ave
2
THE ESPLANADE (6pm—2am)
ELKHORN AVE (6pm—2am) 1 Access via The Esplanade
Local residents access via from the north.
1
Surfers Paradise Blvd.
The Esplanade
Elkhorn Ave
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Ferny Av
Orchid Ave
2
ORCHID AVE (8pm—2am*) 3
Parking will be available Cavill A
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to Orchid Ave guests and
residents at Bruce Bishop 3 Cavill M
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Surfers Paradise Blvd
Car Park on the corner of
Ferny Ave and Beach Rd.
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