I understand that bar staff are under pressure to serve as much alcohol as possible to boost the profits for the venue however safety must comes first. In all situations duty of care overrides profits. I have talked about this recently. Experienced bar staff will make or break your venue. Another tragic death that may…
Recently I was contacted by a parent planning her son’s 18th birthday. After I had relayed to her the importance of security and alcohol management she replied….”Their nearly adults. They will be fine with the alcohol!!” Really!! Needless to say I did not assign staff because I knew that my staff would be used as…
In addition to assisting with the epidemic of STI’s amongst young people this app will create chaos within our community. When Charles Stewart has teenagers of his own attending parties then maybe he will understand the words ‘being responsible’. I have an idea, members of our community should start sending Mr Stewart the bill for…
More proof that this issue is on the increase. Some of our young people are treating Synthetic Drugs like a new lollie. It is lethal ! Article below: IT is impossible for legislation to keep up with the explosion of new recreational drugs, an expert says. Speaking at the Australian Drugs Conference 2014, Dr David…
After doing some research via the Internet I came across this amazing organisation called The Purple Project. In memory of Tyler Smith. Tyler lost his life as a result of Synthetic Drugs. The family are now trying to make a difference in Nebraska USA. Hopefully their message will be relayed to the rest of the…
This is not a new craze but it is becoming more popular. Amateur DJ’s putting on unplanned events to make a quick amount of cash without consequence. In the last 6 weeks we have seen the tragedy that can unfold at these young adult celebrations. This Bayswater party was a great example The same DJ…
This is what I don’t understand: We spend millions of dollars on awareness and emergency response for the following: Cigarette Smoking Illegal Drugs However our biggest killer, Alcohol is legal and is the main drug that is causing destruction and death in our community. Why does it not get targeted in the same way? Why…
Energy drinks: In addition to managing alcohol at private parties we also apply the same management system to energy drinks. When energy drinks hit the party scene we observed the behaviour of young adults within the party environment at a number of parties. After observing at least 30 teen parties where energy drinks were brought…
Sadly this is what happens when parents or party hosts do not ensure alcohol is managed at the very start. I can guarantee this would have been a party where by the teenagers brought their own alcohol With all U-nome Security parties parents must ensure and adhere to the recommendations I put forward at the…
As a parent I no longer consume alcohol in front of my kids. I don’t want them to think that a good time is only had with a sip of booze. Australia has a massive drinking culture problem. Whilst conducting teen party seminars at schools I ask the teens the question as to how many…