Schoolies Week
The Queensland Government recognises the need for young people to celebrate the significant achievement of finishing school and is committed to ensuring these celebrations are safe. The government's 'Three Point Plan' for Schoolies identifies the following three key elements necessary to improve safety during this week-long event, and reduce the impact on local communities that host Schoolies celebrations:
- better coordination through partnerships
- increased safety
- increased awareness of rights and responsibilities.
In 2006, Department of Communities provided a total of $91,000 in grants to local community organisations for projects that helped support the coordination of safe schoolies celebrations across Queensland.
Schoolies Week – Celebrate but watch your mates
This website provides information for schoolies, volunteers, parents, business and the community. Read about your rights and responsibilities, and tips for a safe celebration.
Promoting safe celebration
Read about the Government’s three point plan for safer celebrations.
Planning and partnerships
Read about the agencies and community stakeholders involved in planning safe schoolies week celebrations and their roles and responsibilities.
Funding and support
Information about available funding.
Planning events
Read about how to plan and manage an event. An event planning checklist and action plan is available to help with your local event.
Further information
Websites that provide a range of information to ensure a safe celebration.
Last updated: 17 April 2008.
