Everyone
enjoys attending and hosting parties - for
the younger generation it is all part
of socialising and growing up as they enjoy celebrating milestones and special occasions with their
friends.
Queensland
Police advise that there are many things to consider when
planning a party, and good planning can reduce the risk of potential problems
on the night. Their site - www.police.qld.gov.au - provides some great
ideas to help you make your party safe, lawful and enjoyable for everyone
concerned including, parents, hosts, neighbours and guests.
Their
Party Safe program allows you to register your party with local police using
their downloadable Party Safe registration form. Registering your party with police provides police with
the opportunity to supply you with some helpful advice and resources to help
you organise a safe and lawful party.
It also
ensures that police have the information necessary to respond effectively if
issues do arise on the day or night of
your party.
As we go
into the Christmas and New Year part season and as many will be celebrating the
end of the school year too, here are
some tips on running a safe and successful party:
- Avoid using the Internet, SMS, e- mail distribution lists, online notice boards, social networking sites or word of mouth to advertise your party. If word of the party has spread you may need to take extra preventative measures i.e., change venue, organise more adult supervision or hire security guards.
- Make the start and finish times clear on your invitation. Encourage parents to collect their children or for guests to make arrangements for safe transport home at the end of the party.
- Clearly state on your invitation if the party is alcohol free, BYO or if alcohol will be supplied. If you don’t allow people to BYO it will be easier to control the amount of alcohol that is served.
- Let your neighbours know about your party in advance as this may reduce concerns about parking or noise later. Give them your contact details so that they can contact you directly with any concerns on the night, rather than the police.
There are
many more tips about hosting a great party on the Queensland Police website.
Try
and register your party at least two weeks beforehand so that
police are able to supply you with more tips and information well in time for
your celebration.
Oxenford neighbourhood Watch would like to invite you to their own Community Christmas Party on Tues 8th December from 7pm - there will be fun, entertainment, a carols singalong and everyone is invited. No need to RSVP - just come along. Please bring a plate of food to share and BYO drinks. The venue is the Oxenford and Coomera Youth and Community Centre.
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