Last night’s 16th birthday was a great example of community support. I had assigned a large crew of experienced crowd controllers to an event of around 250 guests. We had info leading up to the event that indicated the event would be targeted by a new gatecrashing group within the area. The host had…
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. Remember as the host it is your duty of care to look after everyone within the party. 16th birthdays have been our most…
Yesterday my daughter returned home from the Stereosonic Festival in Melbourne. She was as red as a beetroot. ! Yesterday, I sent her multiple messages to drink plenty of water. I guess I also should have reminded her to apply the sun screen that was freely available !! As a mother you never stop…
Over the last 12 months, U-nome Security has had a surge in 15-16 year old parties. We have had more security bookings for this age group then any other and we have had the most issues. Over the last few months I have observed some near tragic incidents involving our kids. Young people are…
This weekend alcohol will again be in the spot light. Leading up to this weekend, I noticed alcohol advertising is everywhere. More then usual. The attached image of the newspaper promotes current alcohol bargains Today I have been sent the following link written by Paul Dillon in regards to alcohol abuse within our community. I…
I understand that I BANG ON about alcohol related issues. The reason being is that I deal with this every weekend at every party that I am assigned too or I have staff assigned too. I deliver party awareness programs in schools to our teenagers. Most of the teenagers at these sessions admit that…
It’s really weird because when I read these news articles in relation to out of control parties it hardly ever mentions the amazing plan that parents have in place and how it failed. In some cases it doesn’t even mention parents !! So where do parents think their kids are on a weekend? Do…
I thought I had seen it all !! Obviously not !! A note for parents when managing the bar. Managing the bar at parties ensures that our party guests are drinking responsibly and their behaviour and demeanour is monitored. If they are playing a game called Goon Bag Of Fortune then possibly alarm bells should…
I am sadly noticing an increase in UBER drivers at teenage parties. Most of the UBER drivers are booked via their parents. As a mother of a teenager, I would not allow my child to be transported via an UBER driver. It just gives me a sick feeling. I am trusting a person…
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. We then hear about Kate Middleton’s comments last year, “I really am enjoying drinking alcohol again”, Read more. What sort of message does this send…