What can I do to keep myself and others safe 

– Take care of each other
Be respectful to others, respect their personal space and intimacy, only act upon mutual consent – only yes means yes! If you encounter a negative experience, share with friends or trusted people, and any of our staff.

– Let others know

Between friends, involve each other about your individual consumption throughout the night, what and how much of it you've had. With unknown substances, start with a small dose and observe the effect – or don't use at all. Never use if you are unaccompanied.

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– Educate yourself and others
Check QLD Health's Alcohol and Drugs information page. It provides general information that's easily understood on most common substances found in Australia. Check here for current Drug alerts from testing services in other states in Australia. Poly substance use should always be avoided, this chart shows substance combinations that may be dangerous.

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– Speak up
When you observe non-consensual action, encroaching behavior or unsafe experiences, speak up, or turn to our staff. Reach out annoymously here when you want to share an experience in hindsight with us.

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– Learn more and take action
Speak to the person in need of care, ask how they are feeling, if they want or need help. When in doubt about another person's condition, ask others to get help with our staff, and stay with the needy yourself.

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– Share contacts, but respect personal space
Don't know each other but you have made observations that may help others? Offer sharing your contact information with them. Respect that you may be a stranger to them, and that your offer may be dismissed. Between friends, never let one leave alone with someone you don’t know or trust.

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– Get home safe
When you leave, inform your friends, or have trustworthy people accompany you. Consider using a rideshare service with registered drivers, avoid going alone.