Year 12 exams are over and Byron Bay is getting ready for about 10,000 schoolies to arrive from all over Australia late November, to celebrate.
Schoolies HUB
Located at Main beach Byron Bay, open 24/7 for Schoolies-information, 1st Aid, free water, sunblock, condoms and more!
Red Frogs DJs at night & random acts of pancakes & chai…
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SCHOOLIES CANCELLED IN QLD
Message from the Premier of Queensland
Queensland Government
Premier and Minister for Trade
The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk MP
Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Minister for Ambulance Services
The Honourable Steven Miles MP
28 August 2020
COVID cancels Schoolies events
Schoolies Week events will not proceed this year.
Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young has designated mass gatherings of young people over consecutive days ‘high risk’.
That means organised events including beachfront concerts will not be staged.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the decision is unfortunate but inescapable.
“The pandemic means we cannot have mass gatherings,” the Premier said.
“Parents need to know their children’s safety comes first.
“We do not want them contracting or spreading COVID-19.”
The Premier said school-leavers should still celebrate their achievements and take advantage of being able to travel throughout the state.
“Schoolies Week doesn’t have to be just one week,” the Premier said.
“We are Good to Go across Queensland to some of the most beautiful places in the world right here in our own backyard.”
Accommodation providers will be required to register guests as part of their COVID-safe plans.
Gatherings in residences including holiday units will be limited to no more than 10 people state-wide from November 21 to December 11.
Rules for restaurants, pubs and clubs are unchanged.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Health Steven Miles said those heading for end-of-year celebrations will need to make sure they are following the rules.
“No one is saying you can’t celebrate the end of the school year,” the Deputy Premier said.
“Go away with your mates by all means but, sadly, we all have to keep COVID in mind.”
Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young said Schoolies celebrations would be raised at the national meeting of health officers.
“This is not something that is unique to Queensland,” Dr Young said.
“I feel terribly for this year’s school leavers who have already been through so much.
“But that is the reality of keeping every family safe from this horrible disease.”
Message from the Chief Health Officer of Queensland
www.saferschoolies.qld.gov.au/?fbclid=IwAR0t8QaALQ4WP7Bd1Lhkz7I1RQcOkpLcIaOnEKqFKDIEomiE4FKvxvQH2tQ
www.saferschoolies.qld.gov.au
In light of recent announcements made in relation to the delivery of the 2020 Safer Schoolies Gold Coast Response, we are currently busy preparing accurate safety information for Year 12 school leavers and the local community.
For those looking for information on Schoolies in Byron in 2020 - there are NO plans for a schoolies HUB this year. There are no current plans for any kind of response, other than to have police and health authorities guide whatever restrictions are in place at that time. School leavers still intending to come to Byron need to be aware that border closures could impact on their plans and that this could also come down to a lockdown, as seen in other areas, if new cases are seen in this area, which could also impact on local business closures, services going remote, quarantine restrictions etc.
If you are concerned, and you have already booked accommodation etc, and no longer wish to attend, then contact your accommodation providers to discuss refunds, or postponement of your holiday.
We are living in uncertain times, and right now Schoolies is not a priority, but what is a priority is to have you consider whether it is the time to be engaging in such a celebration.
Young people are the group with the highest infection rates of Covid-19, and while for many it will not necessarily mean that they will become extremely unwell, for some, of course, it could also mean serious illness or death. Be wise with your choices now, as they could seriously impact on others.
Byron Bay is a tiny town. It does not have the capacity to deal with a serious outbreak of Covid-19. Our local Byron Central hospital is not a hospital that has the capacity to have even just one person on a respirator, and anyone seriously unwell is immediately transferred to other hospitals in other towns. Schoolies has always caused extreme impact on our local ambulance and hospital services, please consider this in your own thoughts on schoolies for this year.
It is entirely possible there will be NO Schoolies HUB or any organised activities for schoolies coming to Byron in 2020 due to Covid-19. We just thought to let anyone know who may have booked to come to Byron Bay this year. It is a major operation and takes a lot of funding to make it happen each year. With the biggest amount of work to prepare, actually happening during the first half of the year, and a lot of funding coming through local businesses, who are all closed down at the moment and who will themselves struggle to stay afloat and to even reopen, the HUB is something that is just not possible to organise this year. We aren't sure as yet, of what government restrictions may stay in place for Nov/Dec and how this may also effect future years.... but we will update as the year goes on.
The Byron Schoolies Safety Response are still looking for volunteers to help with the Byron Schoolies HUB. It starts on Nov 17 and goes til Dec 4 and at least 100 volunteers are needed to make it all happen. If you've thought about volunteering, but aren't sure about it, then check out this video made by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation last year, after the BUDDI Community Drug Action Team won the first ever '2016 State Influence Award' from the NSW Ministry of Health for a Community Drug Action Team program of excellence for their work over the last nine years of running the Byron Schoolies HUB. To volunteer to be a part of this award winning program, contact the coordinator Nicqui at hubvolunteers@yahoo.com.au to register. Get involved in this great program! It's fun and it helps to keep our town and these young visitors safe and happy! 🙂 youtu.be/fjoSmCLqpwI
PS If you upload the clip Facebook (rather than being a link to youtube) will favour the sharing of it... something I've just learned 🙂
FANTASTIC clip Nicqui!
DO YOU MANAGE OR OWN ACCOMMODATION IN BYRON?
THE RED FROGS NEED HELP!! This amazing group of around 150 volunteers come from all across Australia to help us with the Byron Schoolies Safety Response each year, but this year they are in dire need of some more accommodation, particularly from Sat 18th - 25th November, when they still need 30 beds and again from 26th November through to Sat 2nd Dec (less beds are needed for this week). They do have a small budget, but definitely not an endless one, but they do make great tenants and are very respectful. The accom MUST be in Byron Bay, as they don't have transport.If you can help please contact Chris at - chris@redfrogs.com - The Red Frogs are all nominated by their local chaplains before they can even apply to become a Red Frog, they pay their own way to come here, usually taking their own holidays to serve the schoolies and assist where they can, they also pay towards their food and accommodation. They are the MOST giving group of people Byron is lucky enough to have come here and assist our community with the heavy-traffic time of Schoolies. Please, if you can help, or know of someone who may be able to, please share this information with them. - au.redfrogs.com/schoolies
Justine Hilton
Tips for schoolies! adf.org.au/family/teenagers/safe-partying/safe-partying-tips-for-school-leavers/
Safe partying tips for school leavers - ADF - Alcohol & Drug Foundation
adf.org.au
You can discuss some of the tips below for staying safe and having a good time during the celebrations with them.
Coming to Byron for Schoolies? Then maybe you might like to consider flying into our out of the Ballina Byron Gateway Airport!! Fares are on sale for that time!!JETSTAR FLIGHTS TO MELBOURNE FROM $65!
Grab a great sale fare on Melbourne direct flights from only $65/one way for select travel dates between 24th Oct - 13th Dec 2017 with most flights taking off at 1.50pm getting you into Melbourne at 4.00pm!
For more flight more information and to book visit www.jetstar.com, sale ends 25th Sept 2017 / 11.59pm
* Flight schedules subject to change, please always check the airline website for up to date information and happy travelling!
Patient Norm knows when to call NSW Ambulance for a paramedic. Do you? We're thinking these posters might be good for the Byron Schoolies HUB this year... Ambulances during schoolies get flogged with all sorts of call-outs that just don't warrant their services.
#NSWAmbulance #RightCallRightCare #UrgencyOrEmergency?Patient Norm knows when to call NSW Ambulance for a paramedic. Do you?
#NSWAmbulance #RightCallRightCare #UrgencyOrEmergency?
Boss Frog Andy has some helpful tips to keep under your cap in the lead up to Schoolies! Would you accept candy from a stranger? Uhhh no 🙈 So don't accept drinks from randoms! Drink spiking can easily happen if you're not careful. Only accept unopened drinks and keep an eye on them at all times. That way you'll be confident of what you're drinking 👍🏼😄 #schoolies #redfrogsau #redfrogs #topschooliestips #partysafe @schooliesBoss Frog has some helpful tips to keep under your cap in the lead up to Schoolies! Would you accept candy from a stranger? Uhhh no 🙈 So don't accept drinks from randoms! Drink spiking can easily happen if you're not careful. Only accept unopened drinks and keep an eye on them at all times. That way you'll be confident of what you're drinking 👍🏼😄 #schoolies #redfrogsau #redfrogs #topschooliestips #partysafe @schoolies
Byron Schoolies Safety Response
Schoolies in Byron Bay is a chilled out time… no big parties.. no big events… just a relaxing time in a beautiful place… Respect Byron’s unique vibe.
Byron Schoolies Safety Response group on facebook is a page to share information, links and all sorts of other stuff about school leavers celebrations in Byron Bay.
The Byron Schoolies Safety Response working group was formed in 2009 to assist to make school leavers celebrations in Byron Bay a safer time for both the visitors and the local community.
Backup cache in use.
SCHOOLIES CANCELLED IN QLD
Message from the Premier of Queensland
Queensland Government
Premier and Minister for Trade
The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk MP
Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Minister for Ambulance Services
The Honourable Steven Miles MP
28 August 2020
COVID cancels Schoolies events
Schoolies Week events will not proceed this year.
Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young has designated mass gatherings of young people over consecutive days ‘high risk’.
That means organised events including beachfront concerts will not be staged.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the decision is unfortunate but inescapable.
“The pandemic means we cannot have mass gatherings,” the Premier said.
“Parents need to know their children’s safety comes first.
“We do not want them contracting or spreading COVID-19.”
The Premier said school-leavers should still celebrate their achievements and take advantage of being able to travel throughout the state.
“Schoolies Week doesn’t have to be just one week,” the Premier said.
“We are Good to Go across Queensland to some of the most beautiful places in the world right here in our own backyard.”
Accommodation providers will be required to register guests as part of their COVID-safe plans.
Gatherings in residences including holiday units will be limited to no more than 10 people state-wide from November 21 to December 11.
Rules for restaurants, pubs and clubs are unchanged.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Health Steven Miles said those heading for end-of-year celebrations will need to make sure they are following the rules.
“No one is saying you can’t celebrate the end of the school year,” the Deputy Premier said.
“Go away with your mates by all means but, sadly, we all have to keep COVID in mind.”
Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young said Schoolies celebrations would be raised at the national meeting of health officers.
“This is not something that is unique to Queensland,” Dr Young said.
“I feel terribly for this year’s school leavers who have already been through so much.
“But that is the reality of keeping every family safe from this horrible disease.”
Message from the Chief Health Officer of Queensland
www.saferschoolies.qld.gov.au/?fbclid=IwAR0t8QaALQ4WP7Bd1Lhkz7I1RQcOkpLcIaOnEKqFKDIEomiE4FKvxvQH2tQ
www.saferschoolies.qld.gov.au
In light of recent announcements made in relation to the delivery of the 2020 Safer Schoolies Gold Coast Response, we are currently busy preparing accurate safety information for Year 12 school leavers and the local community.
For those looking for information on Schoolies in Byron in 2020 - there are NO plans for a schoolies HUB this year. There are no current plans for any kind of response, other than to have police and health authorities guide whatever restrictions are in place at that time. School leavers still intending to come to Byron need to be aware that border closures could impact on their plans and that this could also come down to a lockdown, as seen in other areas, if new cases are seen in this area, which could also impact on local business closures, services going remote, quarantine restrictions etc.
If you are concerned, and you have already booked accommodation etc, and no longer wish to attend, then contact your accommodation providers to discuss refunds, or postponement of your holiday.
We are living in uncertain times, and right now Schoolies is not a priority, but what is a priority is to have you consider whether it is the time to be engaging in such a celebration.
Young people are the group with the highest infection rates of Covid-19, and while for many it will not necessarily mean that they will become extremely unwell, for some, of course, it could also mean serious illness or death. Be wise with your choices now, as they could seriously impact on others.
Byron Bay is a tiny town. It does not have the capacity to deal with a serious outbreak of Covid-19. Our local Byron Central hospital is not a hospital that has the capacity to have even just one person on a respirator, and anyone seriously unwell is immediately transferred to other hospitals in other towns. Schoolies has always caused extreme impact on our local ambulance and hospital services, please consider this in your own thoughts on schoolies for this year.
It is entirely possible there will be NO Schoolies HUB or any organised activities for schoolies coming to Byron in 2020 due to Covid-19. We just thought to let anyone know who may have booked to come to Byron Bay this year. It is a major operation and takes a lot of funding to make it happen each year. With the biggest amount of work to prepare, actually happening during the first half of the year, and a lot of funding coming through local businesses, who are all closed down at the moment and who will themselves struggle to stay afloat and to even reopen, the HUB is something that is just not possible to organise this year. We aren't sure as yet, of what government restrictions may stay in place for Nov/Dec and how this may also effect future years.... but we will update as the year goes on.
VOLUNTEERS OF BYRON, WHERE THE BLOODY HELL ARE YOU?? The Byron Schoolies HUB is in desperate need of volunteers to sign up for this year, with less than four weeks until the schoolies arrive in Byron! There is FREE TRAINING in First Aid and Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD) but volunteers must sign up within the next two weeks to take advantage of the free training offers. To Register - email hubvolunteers@yahoo.com.au or call Nicqui on 0302013177 for more information. Volunteering in the HUB is FUN! The Schoolies HUB is open from Nov 16 to Dec 3, around the clock, volunteers choose their own 4 hour shifts, no experience is necessary, you will get all the training you need. Volunteers of all ages are needed, and parent and teen teams are also welcome. Sign up TODAY!!
One of the issues for young school leavers coming to Byron for Schoolies, is that many don't realise that in NSW it costs you to call an ambulance! In Qld and Vic ambulances are free! Considering how many Schoolies end up in an ambulance, parents should consider ambulance cover for their teens before they head off to any of the Schoolies destinations... not only could it save their lives, but it could also save their pockets a lot too!
Byron Schoolies Safety Response updated their website address.
THE BYRON SCHOOLIES SAFETY RESPONSE ARE DESPERATELY NEEDING HELP FOR THE SCHOOLIES HUB FROM MIDNIGHT TIL 8AM and for the 8pm to midnight shifts too... If you are a Superhero type guy and love late nights they NEED YOU RIGHT NOW!!! Contact Nicqui on 0402013177 or email hubvolunteers@yahoo.com.au
The Byron Schoolies Safety Response are still looking for volunteers to help with the Byron Schoolies HUB. It starts on Nov 17 and goes til Dec 4 and at least 100 volunteers are needed to make it all happen. If you've thought about volunteering, but aren't sure about it, then check out this video made by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation last year, after the BUDDI Community Drug Action Team won the first ever '2016 State Influence Award' from the NSW Ministry of Health for a Community Drug Action Team program of excellence for their work over the last nine years of running the Byron Schoolies HUB. To volunteer to be a part of this award winning program, contact the coordinator Nicqui at hubvolunteers@yahoo.com.au to register. Get involved in this great program! It's fun and it helps to keep our town and these young visitors safe and happy! 🙂 youtu.be/fjoSmCLqpwI
Saxon Thomson you wiukd be great... welcome to stay at our place. i enquired myself too!
DO YOU MANAGE OR OWN ACCOMMODATION IN BYRON?
THE RED FROGS NEED HELP!! This amazing group of around 150 volunteers come from all across Australia to help us with the Byron Schoolies Safety Response each year, but this year they are in dire need of some more accommodation, particularly from Sat 18th - 25th November, when they still need 30 beds and again from 26th November through to Sat 2nd Dec (less beds are needed for this week). They do have a small budget, but definitely not an endless one, but they do make great tenants and are very respectful. The accom MUST be in Byron Bay, as they don't have transport.If you can help please contact Chris at - chris@redfrogs.com - The Red Frogs are all nominated by their local chaplains before they can even apply to become a Red Frog, they pay their own way to come here, usually taking their own holidays to serve the schoolies and assist where they can, they also pay towards their food and accommodation. They are the MOST giving group of people Byron is lucky enough to have come here and assist our community with the heavy-traffic time of Schoolies. Please, if you can help, or know of someone who may be able to, please share this information with them. - au.redfrogs.com/schoolies