Personal Safety
Your personal safety should always be a priority - check out all of the information below to help keep yourself safe.Practice Situational Awareness
Situational awareness is the process of being aware of your surroundings and being alert to any potential safety threats.
You can enhance your situational awareness by:
Avoiding use of your mobile phone whilst walking
Removing headphones or lowering the volume on music when out
Scanning your environment for exits, suspicious people or objects or any unique elements that may impact your safety
Following your gut - if something feels out of place, react!
A Safe Night Out is a Good Night Out
Enjoying a night out shouldn’t mean that your safety is compromised.
Plan your night ahead of time by taking your ID with you, organising a designated driver and letting your friends and family know where you are headed.
If drinking alcohol ensure you eat beforehand, stay hydrated, know your limits and don’t leave your drink unattended.
Look after your friends by staying together, not letting them leave with someone they have just met and avoiding conflict situations.
Keep your Items Close
Avoid leaving your valuables unattended when you are out and ensure you keep your backpack and bags closed.
Carrying Cash
Try to avoid carrying large amounts of cash and do not publicise how much cash you are carrying.
Be a Hard Target
Make yourself a hard target by being alert, walking with confidence and keeping to well-lit and populated areas. Let someone know where you are going and the time you will return. Be aware of your surroundings and avoid walking with earphones in or whilst on your phone.
