The Bright Summer campaign is hot-to-go on all tips, tricks and planning hacks for a memorable, safe and connected summer.
Whether you’re planning to stay in with friends or head out and about, drink alcohol or give it a miss, we have some tea to spill to help you have a safe and great time.
Connect with us on Instagram and TikTok across December and January to stay in the loop and join the convo for a bright summer.
Do you have a safer celebrations tip you’d like to share? Perhaps a way you like to keep bright in the summer while celebrating? Join the convo here by participating in our virtual paint the canvas activation.
Check out the live responses below.
We have pulled together some hot topics that young people have told us they want to learn more about, including binge drinking, standard drinks, drink spiking and what to do in an emergency. Check it out!
Looking for connection to support? Along with chatting to your GP/Doctor or talking to a trusted adult, you may be looking for a further connection to help with wellbeing or drug and alcohol concerns.
Here are some to get you started, or you can visit our support page for more.
1800 250 015
24/7 information, support and referrals for those affected by alcohol and other drug use.
1800 011 511
A 24/7, free statewide service linking people with NSW Health mental health services. It is a free service. Trained mental health professionals can offer mental health advice, complete a brief assessment and make recommendations for appropriate care.
1800 55 1800
24/7 phone and online counselling service for children and young people aged 5-25 years.
The Australian Drug Foundation’s (ADF) Text the Effects is an anonymous SMS service that provides confidential info about the effects of drugs in a quick and easy way. This is a free service and it’s open to anyone in Australia.
Text the Effects will text you information about:
“Go out with a trusted friend and check on each other regularly to make sure everything is okay”
– Youth Advisory Group Member
Symptoms may include:
Know the signs: If a drink looks, tastes or smells off, don’t drink it. If someone shows symptoms, find a safe place and call for help. Do not leave them alone.
For more tips…download our Bright Summer guide now!
If someone passes out and you are unable to wake them, or if they become very unwell, call Triple Zero (000) for an ambulance – it could save their life.
Connect with us at our upcoming campaign stalls. With plenty of giveaways and fun activities, you don’t want to miss us:
Check out our video with some safer celebration tips! OR, for more tips…download our Bright Summer guide now!
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.
Contact the project lead for a chat or to request printed copies of the Bright Summer guide:
Bri Ellul, Administration, Marketing & Events Officer
02 4628 2319 | bri@youthsolutions.com.au
Download the Competition Terms & Conditions for our Paint the Canvas activation via our Disclaimer page.
Want more information about alcohol or other drugs? Check out this handy section of our website for more info.
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