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 much revenue is made over the bar what about ensuring the following: Ensuring Bar staff are mature and switched on Ensuring that a safe environment is provided…
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…
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…
Synthetic Drugs have sadly become evident at a teen party last Saturday night. 18th birthday, Alcohol Managed (Beer and Cider) via Unome Bar System. 3 teenagers ill, vomiting, one passed out . One of these kids was taken to hospital. Information via the parent and emergency services is that the reaction was extreme. Toxicology reports indicate nil reading for…
Recently at a private party in Melbourne we had a number of hatecrashers throughout the night. Some of the gatecrashers decided that they would climb on some roofs of homes and attempt to get into the party. Some of them also decided to jump into neighbouring properties, trample garden beds, upset family pets and cause…
This is an absolute tragedy. The court indicated that alcohol was a main contributor to this act of senseless violence. So much sympathy is extended to the Cassai family. We must continue to increase awareness in relation to alcohol related violence. Education, Prevention and Planning. Deepest Sympathy again is extended to David Cassai’s relatives Read…
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…
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…
Last night a parent makes enquiries about hiring security for their child’s16th birthday tomorrow night. You can tell via the concerned tone, voice quivering that the situation is a little stressful. The parent indicates that they have hired staff via U-nome for her son’s 16th birthday two years ago. I mentioned to the parent that…
If your kids are attending schoolies anywhere please have them read this article. If they are going away in a group ensure the following: You have their itinerary Each night nominate one sober friend to keep watch on the whole group. Particularly if girls are frequently using the bathroom and drinks are unattended Friends…