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14 November 2016
1 Guard vs 270 Teens?
You know how people ask for advice but don’t take it?
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Commentary on teenage parties, alcohol, gatecrashers and the events that make the news, from Melbourne party security specialist Naomi Oakley.
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2 August 2016
Burning down the house !!!
Burning down the house Note: Your next party may cost millions for the guest you failed to protect.
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26 May 2016
Gatecrashers - Increased Issues Within Community
We need to start compiling data in regards to out of control parties and then decide if gatecrashers are the reason why most of these events are shut down.
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1 May 2016
Gatecrashers Can Do What They Want
Gatecrashers are damaging our community and we’re powerless to stop them.
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27 March 2016
Duty Of Care Includes Alcohol Management and RSA
I read this article tonight and I couldn't help think that alcohol may have been partly to blame for this. Was it professional security or private security?
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19 February 2016
Female Crowd Control Is A Necessity
The day of bash and crash bouncers have gone. The new age is here.
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31 January 2016
Example Of Community Support- Knife-wielding Gang Gatecrashing Parties
Last night’s 16th birthday was a great example of community support.
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29 December 2015
What are your kids up to tonight ???? ACA tomorrow night....
Tomorrow night A Current Affair, Channel 9, will be airing some party footage. The footage was consensually gained via the parents as well as host of one of the parties…
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27 December 2015
So What Happens To The Licensee?
Another example of our emergency services being wasted during an 'alcohol fuelled' brawl outside a club in Melbourne
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23 December 2015
It Is That Time Again -Plan Your Teenager's Party
It is that time again when the party chaos ramps up as this Sydney family found out on the weekend. A reminder to have a plan and research your security provider…
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9 December 2015
Speak Up For Change
It is a good thing that Victoria Police have acknowledged the issues in regards to Sexual Harassment. Sadly it is common in many industries. One of my goals within the…
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7 November 2015
It is not just FACEBOOK !!
Five youths injured as party goes out of control Springvale
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2 October 2015
Part 2 - Say No To Hosting Pre Drink Parties For Your Teens
As a parent, it can be a challenge bringing up teenagers. My daughter is now passed that but I have another couple of kids right on the cusp !!
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19 September 2015
Parents Promoting Excessive Alcohol Consumption
This is where I am confused. Currently we have an increase in parents hosting pre drink parties for their kids attending 'alcohol supplied ' parties
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21 August 2015
PARENTS !! Alcohol Abuse Is Sending Our Kids To Hospital
A client rang me yesterday extremely distressed. Reluctantly, she helped out, at an 18th birthday party a few weeks ago, and was confronted with a young girl that had…
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8 June 2015
More Alcohol -That's What We Need !!
I am little confused. A few days ago this article was released in regards to the increased violence at liquor stores Read more
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1 June 2015
DUTY OF CARE IS THE KEY !!!
In the last few days I have been abused by two different parents:
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24 May 2015
Women Are A Necessity in Any Team
I can't tell you how important it is to have female staff members. All jobs assigned via Unome Security include a female staff member. Females can turn an aggro man into…
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24 May 2015
Gatecrashers - Our Human Rodents Are An Issue In Other States
Gatecrashers are not just causing issues within Victoria they are also causing headaches in other states. The attached news link indicates that our gatecrashers smashed…
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20 April 2015
Nothing Wrong With Our Role Models Having Another Drink-I disagree !
That's the issue. Our Prime Minister was last year talking about booze related violence: Read more , then we get a glimpse of him skolling a beer a few days ago.
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5 April 2015
CAN WE GET RID OF THE THUG BOUNCERS WITHIN OUR SECURITY INDUSTRY ?
In the last 3 months we have had 9 bouncers suspended within Brunswick (Jan Read more ), another 4 bouncers allegedly beat a patron they removed from the Phillip Island…
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26 March 2015
Appointed: Victorian Director of the Security Providers Association of Australia Limited (SPAAL)
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…
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22 February 2015
Why seek my advice? Hello!!!
You make contact with me to assist with your teenager's party.
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7 February 2015
Young Adult Parties Are Better With A Plan
Again and again we see our stretched emergency services called to situations that could’ve been prevented. I can see the neighbours cringing inside their properties…
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1 January 2015
As The Host We Must Protect Our Kids At Parties
With the amount of media attention focused on out of control parties we can longer say we did not know.
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22 November 2014
Security Industry Needs A Fire Hose
I am hoping that after the state election in Victoria , the relevant minister will take a long hard look at the security industry. Hopefully, they will inject some funds…
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19 November 2014
Venue Managers: Please ask more questions
I was informed yesterday that a venue in Beaumaris had some issues with an out of control party last weekend. It turns out the the venue was hired under a different name…
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16 November 2014
Create An Offence For Gatecrasher
I have been campaigning for many years for Safe Event Laws. Part of my submission was to create an offence for gatecrashing or attempted gatecrashing. At this stage most…
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9 November 2014
Teen dead as police arrest 78 people for drugs offences at dance party
As a mother of a 20 year old and working with young people every weekend, I have come to the conclusion that our teenagers just don't get it !!
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7 November 2014
Less Drunks = Better Resources and Saves $
If our government were serious about saving money and increasing the resources of our emergency services, wouldn't they target alcohol abuse in our community?
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1 November 2014
Parents: It's on your watch !
2 teenage parties last night have come to the attention of the media for all the wrong reasons. We are only half way through the weekend and are just coming into the…
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26 October 2014
No Brawls=Responsible Serving of Alcohol
If venues ensure that alcohol is served responsibly then situations like this one can be avoided. Instead of hiring the cheapest bar staff and being concerned about how…
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22 September 2014
Please pass on to your schoolie teen
If your kids are attending schoolies anywhere please have them read this article. If they are going away in a group ensure the following:
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