During schoolies

Your teen may have zero expectations of staying in contact with you whilst their away at Schoolies, but we encourage parents/guardians to stay in touch with their teens during their time away.

• Before your teen heads off to Schoolies, lock in a communication plan with them (e.g. they will message you at 10am every day or you will call at 3pm every afternoon etc.)
• By day three and four, your teen may be overtired, running out of money, or over Schoolies entirely. This is a very important time for parents to check in with their teen, especially if they have pre-existing mental health concerns. It’s a great time to see if your teen would like you to drop off a home cooked meal (if they are staying local), need any washing done, or would even like to come home for a night.
• Remind your teen of their chosen trusted adult and to call them at any time if they need someone to talk to.
• Make sure that your teen knows that they can call you at any time and that you will be there to help them or their friends.
• Get the contact details for the friends your teen is staying with, and their parents. It’s also a good idea to make sure that your teen’s friends have your contact details and that they know they can contact you in the event of an emergency.
• Follow our Safer Schoolies for Parents Facebook page for updates and the latest information during Schoolies on the Gold Coast.