Both had their whole lives ahead of them and it’s gone Two teenage boys have died after being struck by a car in the Northern Territory. Two Darwin High School boys have died after being hit by a car as they returned home from a party in Coolalinga, in the Northern Territory, last night.…
I am very pleased to announce that I have been appointed as the Victorian Director of the Security Providers Association of Australia (SPAAL). I am very excited to be apart of this security association. I have been nominated for the Executive Board which was established in 1966 and operates Nationally, being an Approved…
Nights need expert handling by a sufficient force of mature, trained professionals – Last week a mum contacted me at 7pm on Friday night. She wanted my crew immediately at a party that already had got out of hound, 200 14 year olds and the kids were providing security. Her comments were as follows:…
Every parents worst nightmare ! I wish our kids could see and understand what can happen when walking home alone at night. This is tragic BUT a sad reality that predators in our community do exist I wish our young people could get it !! I see teenagers walking home alone from parties frequently. We…
This article mentions booze and street drugs however you can bet that Synthetic Drugs would be readily available during schoolies. I have already witnessed an increase on the teen party scene. I have mentioned this before but our young people are gravitating to Synthetic drugs because they can’t be detected, we have no legislation in…
Here’s a spot check of how Australians rang in the New Year. New South Wales Young woman attacked while walking home alone. Teen king hit in Kings Cross. Western Australia Young man killed at party. Partygoers overdose at event. Victoria Melbourne gardens trashed by illegal gathering. Queensland 16 year old stabbed in stomach at house…
Here’s a lovely article that I read with interest, then dismay: Drunk callouts swamp ambos. Did you know that Western Australia’s stretched ambulance crews are treating ten drunks a day?! I find this and other figures sobering. What a pity other people don’t! Lie of the land In WA, more than seven teenagers a week…
In my view, an accident is something you have no control over. If, for instance: you’re driving a car; a large spider drops on you from behind the sun visor and you crash into a tree, that’s an accident. If, on the other hand: you’re rushing and driving at speed; you tailgate the car in…
What’s up, Western Australia?! From what we’ve read these last few months, you really are dying to have fun. Since the start of March, 40 of your teen parties have hit the media for appalling reasons. In case you’ve been lying drunk in a ditch or king-hit by a bottle, here’s a fool’s guide to…
As I continue to lobby government stakeholders in relation to safe teen parties, yet more tragedy unfolds. Another young life wasted. A death that could have been avoided. Alcohol-related trauma is one of the biggest issues at teen events. My submission takes a holistic approach to its resolution. Sadly, it looks like it’s going to…