Celebrating Safely

Celebration season is here! And we’ve got your slay safe toolkit to live your ‘Safer Summer Era’

The Safer Summer Era campaign is all about sharing the latest tips, tricks and planning hacks for a memorable and safer summer.

Nights out? Festivals or concerts? Road trips or holidays? Whatever’s on your agenda this summer, we’ve got the goods to help you help you have a safe and good time (and to make sure everyone gets home safely and is ready for the next time)! Remember to plan ahead (got a safe way home?), always tell someone where you are going and let’s make this the best summer yet!

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Make this summer your “drinking less era”:

It’s okay to NOT drink alcohol. In fact, stats show that most people are actually drinking less . Cool, huh?! If you do decide to drink alcohol:

• Sip water between alcoholic drinks to stay hydrated (it helps to avoid feeling unwell)
• Have a good feed (this helps to slow the absorption of alcohol)
• Remember, mixing alcohol with other drugs can be dangerous and potentially fatal

Alcohol can damage the developing brain – for those under 18, delaying drinking alcohol is always the safest option.

Download the full guide, with all the tips, here.

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Festival Season

Headed to a concert? Festival? Or just enjoying some fun in the sun?

• Pack the essentials – water, sunscreen, charged phone, card or cash
• Don’t forget the sunnies and hat!
• Organise and plan your day ahead; pick a meet-up spot, plan your transport, know where security, volunteers and medical help spots are located
• Stay hydrated and eat regularly, especially if you are drinking alcohol

If one of your friends has a bad reaction to drugs, alcohol or too much time in the sun: Stay calm, call for help and notify medical and event volunteers ASAP.

ALWAYS call for help in an emergency

If someone passes out & you are unable to wake them or if they become unwell, call Triple Zero (000) for an ambulance, it could save their life.

• Tell ambulance officers if your friend has had alcohol or drugs – it helps them to provide the right care. You won’t get into trouble from the ambos – they are only concerned with keeping everyone safe and to provide life-saving care.
• You will never be asked to pay on the spot for an ambulance when it is called out. A bill is sent later to the patient (and payment support options are available).

Out and about…

Thanks for your support…

This campaign has been made possible thanks to a generous donation from the Hunt Family Community Foundation.

The Hunt Family Community Foundation was established in 2023 to honour the legacy of the late Harry Hunt OAM. Harry was a champion of business and made an enormous contribution to his local community in South West Sydney for over 50 years. The Hunt family is committed to continuing his great work by supporting valuable projects and initiatives with partner organisations into the future. The Foundation looks forward to continuing its existing relationship with Youth Solutions; collectively making a difference and supporting the young people in our community.

Youth Solutions extends its sincere thanks to the Board of the Hunt Family Community Foundation for its support.