Aboriginal Night Patrols Now more commonly known as Aboriginal Community Patrols, these are local initiatives that help Aboriginal communities to reduce harm and crime and to promote and improve the safety of vulnerable members of the community such as young people, women and those affected by alcohol or drugs. "Aboriginal Community Patrols: A Practical Guide" is an excellent resource for those wanting to start a patrol. You can find it at: www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/cpd
Other informative websites are: www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/ajac
and www.aic.gov.au/publications/crm/crm026t.html
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Drink Spiking "Drink spiking" is the term used to describe when a substance, such as alcohol or another drug, has been added to your drink without your knowledge or consent. Drink spiking has become an issue of concern in recent years. There are a number of strategies everyone can use to improve their personal safety in pubs, clubs and at parties. For more information go to: www.reachout.com.au as well as www.alcoholinfo.nsw.gov.au. You can also check out the poster from the Penrith Spiked Drinks project (for information about the project see "Projects involving the community" on this site.)
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Safe Party Kit NSW Police has developed a kit to assist parents with the successful planning and running of teenage parties. Parents and young people can also register their party with local police so that, if trouble does arise, the police can respond quickly and effectively.
Go to www.police.nsw.gov.au
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Safer by Design Good urban planning and environmental design are among the most effective ways to deter and reduce the opportunity for crime, improve public safety and enhance access for all. The award-winning Safer by Design course, developed by officers of NSW Police, is highly recommended for urban and town planners, architects, builders, local Councils and designers.
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Standard Drinks Information The Commonwealth Department of Health has produced standard drinks and alcohol guidelines to assist people to make informed choices about their consumption of alcohol. The guidelines are available at: www.alcohol.gov.au/internet/alcohol/publishing.nsf/Content/standard. For a visual guide to standard drinks, go to: www.alcohol.gov.au/internet/alcohol/publishing.nsf/Content/drinksguide-cnt/$File/drinksguide.pdf
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The NSW Alcohol Summit The NSW Government Summit on Alcohol Abuse was held in August 2003. More than 300 people attended the Summit and the Summit communiqué contained 318 recommendations. For detailed information about the Alcohol Summit go to: www.alcoholinfo.nsw.gov.au
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Wollongong Alcohol Initiative "Take The Hint Call It a Night, Without The Fight" - Interim Evaluation Report |
