On second thoughts Check your head Pam* rang for advice on her son Mark’s* upcoming 18th birthday party. I outlined my services: risk pre-assessment; alcohol management plan and professional security staff. At this point, Pam said she had ‘everything covered’: friends were doing security. I warned she’d have no insurance if her mates did…
Liar! Liar! Parents on fire. Some adults are so fake, I fear what they’re teaching our kids. Busy B I was booked to guard a high-risk 16th birthday in Melbourne’s north. With 130 guests (and counting), the host mother agreed to one of my prior party safety assessments. The catch? Her ‘busy schedule’…
Big Bully Pretend friend At a recent 16th celebration, the birthday girl invited a fellow school student who’d (allegedly) been bullying her. Though I didn’t know the full story, I did see bullying. But not where I expected and not by your usual bully. Bad move Halfway through the party, I glimpsed the birthday girl’s…
Liquor Control Laws Have Changed New Laws, New Service Did you know that liquor control laws just changed? If you’re planning a party, you sure need to. This is a big deal. Click here to download Fair warning Yesterday, changes to Victoria’s Liquor Control Reform Act mean a parent hosting an event at their…