Project NIGHT LIFE, Bundaberg
Around 60 Year 12 students from Bundaberg North State High School will focus on personal safety as they transition to their next lifestyle stage with the help of Project NIGHT LIFE.
Bundaberg police and hospital have enlisted the support of the Bundaberg Bargara Liquor Accord to pilot Project NIGHT LIFE whose name aims to remind students of the importance of Noise – ID – Good behaviour – Health – Transport – Liquor – Infringements – Friends and Entertainment.
The project will be conducted as a whole school day excursion where students will:
• travel from school by bus to a pre-selected licensed venue, hospital and police station
• receive information from specialist presenters in a local setting and participate in interactive activities
• tour the establishments to gain an understanding of alcohol related harm and behavioural expectations, laws, regulations, consequences, personal and road safety strategies.
The excursion has been supported by National Drug Strategy Law Enforcement (QEIPP) funding and support from major partners.
Bundaberg Patrol Group Acting Inspector Joe Hildred said the project will provide the opportunity for students to learn about the laws and responsibilities in relation to alcohol and more importantly what can happen when things go wrong.
“The Queensland Police Service is committed to stopping crime and strengthening community partnerships.”
“The NIGHT LIFE project allows the students to participate in scenarios representing real life situations that they could be exposed to once they transition from school to the real world,” Acting Inspector Hildred said.
“This project is unique in that they will learn in a real setting, a real hospital, real licensed premises and real police station putting what they learn into perspective.
“The fact is things can and do happen that could be avoided with a little bit of knowledge. Hopefully the information they receive will better equip them to make more informed decisions and look out for their mates,” Acting Inspector Hildred said.
Media are advised of the following opportunity:
Date: Monday 11 November 2013
Time: 9:00am – 2:45pm
Place: Bundaberg Police Station, Bundaberg Hospital, Sugarland Tavern
Contact officer: Senior Constable Danielle Loftus 4153 9170 or 4153 9111
