Help lower the risks this School leavers

Larger crowds, intoxication and underage patrons are some of the increased risks for School leaver celebrations that both gambling and liquor licensees may face.

To help lower these risks for your venue and ensure patron safety this School leavers, the following resources are available to help you and your staff:

• prepare and implement measures to minimise alcohol related harm with the Licensees’ Action Plan (PDF, 222.08 KB) 
• test your knowledge about under 18s in the Minors quiz
• pay attention when checking IDs this summer
• optional signage to reduce risks of secondary supply (PDF, 511.33 KB)
• ensure staff are confident at refusing service to intoxicated patrons and know the signs of intoxication (PDF, 317.38 KB)  
• ensure your staff’s Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificates are current and they practice the RSA principles (PDF, 188.31 KB)

Venues with gaming areas need to ensure staff are monitoring patrons and all entry points to the gaming area so that under 18s do not enter. 

If your liquor licence allows for the delivery of alcohol, make sure ID is being checked both at the point of sale and before handing over the delivery by staff and any contractors.  

We also encourage you to display the following free posters to assist your staff and patrons know the rules:

• Free water is available in this venue (PDF, 818.7 KB)
• Abuse of staff is not ok (PDF, 2.04 MB)
• To buy for or supply liquor to under 18s is illegal (PDF, 511.33 KB)
• Asking for ID (PDF, 502.39 KB)
• Follow the RSA principles (PDF, 188.31 KB)
• Under 18’s can't be in a gaming area (PDF, 457.63 KB)