For our latest safety information, see the Be Safe, Feel Safe booklet below.
- Safety information from 百春链 (PDF 818KB)
Alcohol contributes to social harm in our communities. Excessive drinking can impair your judgment, making you vulnerable to committing an offence or becoming a victim of crime. Alcohol is the most common drug used to assist sexual assault. Someone could also add a drug to your drink without you knowing, an action called drink spiking. This is rare, but it can happen.
If you are going out to a pub, club or party, think ahead, avoid risky situations and keep yourself and your friends safe. There are a number of things you can do to reduce the risk of becoming a victim, such as:
- Make sure your phone is fully charged before you head out
- If you are planning on drinking, then it’s a good idea to have something substantial to eat before you start drinking
- Plan how you're getting home at the end of your night
- Always take cash or an eftpos card just in case you need to pay for transport home
- Don't wander off from your friends when out and about. It’s easy to lose people in clubs so always let your friends know where you're going
- Have a place to meet up with your friends if you get separated
- Have a glass of water between each alcoholic drink
- Be aware of the risk of drink spiking - don’t leave your drink unattended or accept any drinks that you haven't personally seen poured, especially from strangers
- Make sure you’re going home with the same number of people you started with. Look after your friends
- Keep to main streets and well-lit areas
- Save a taxi number into your phone
If you suspect an alcohol or drug-assisted sexual assault
Contact your local police station, or in an emergency call 111.