Conversations crucial to safer Leavers celebrations

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Parents of school Leavers are urged to speak with their child about staying safe ahead of the celebrations which will take place from 19 to 22 November in Dunsborough/Busselton and Rottnest.

School Drug Education and Road Aware (SDERA) and WA Police will hold a parent information session on Sunday 12 August at AQWA Function Centre in Hillarys.

The purpose of the information session is to help parents assist their child to have a safer experience while enjoying Leavers celebrations.

WA Police will speak about the role Police play and how the event will run in Busselton/Dunsborough and Rottnest Island.

SDERA will suggest ways parents can have conversations with their child about staying safe around alcohol and other drugs and while travelling as a driver or passenger.

Red Frogs and Hope Community Services will provide tips to keep Leavers safer and explain how volunteers provide a positive peer presence.

Parents can also speak with other community services attending Leavers celebrations. These include the Royal Lifesaving Society, The Green Team, WA AIDS Council and headspace.

Parents will receive a take home bag with further information and tips for their child.

Media are welcome to attend.

August 6, 2018/by Reland Pigte

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