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Leaver's Week- Red Frog

Once all the stress and hard work of exams is behind them, many, although not all, of our year 12 young people head off to let loose with their friends at Leaver's Week and celebrate what they have achieved along with what is to come next. We understand that this can be a stressful and anxious time for parents and want to remind you that supports are available. 'Red Frogs' is a support program for young people and their volunteers "act as the eyes and ears in accommodation venues and out on the streets, providing a positive peer presence to school leavers."

Red Frogs recognise that the culture of young people is often dominated by alcohol and that excessive consumption of alcohol and other substances can lead to dangerous and life-altering behaviours.

Their mission is to provide a positive peer presence in alcohol-fuelled environments where young people gather; educate young people on safe partying behaviours; and promote alcohol-free and/or diversionary activities that engage young people in these environments.

Over 1500 Red Frog volunteers provide direct relief, safety and support to young people during Schoolies/Leavers Week across 14 locations.

To find out more, please see:

Frequently asked questions for parents: https://redfrogs.com.au/programs/schoolies/information-for-parents/parent-faqs-for-schoolies

Parent Advice Facebook Group, click here to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/336107717124472

There is also an official Leavers website which is compiled in partnership with WA Police and has a lot of very useful and practical information. Please see: www.leaverswa.com.au. For tips on what you can do to help your school leaver have a safe and enjoyable Leavers, please see: www.leaverswa.com.au/Parents/Before-They-Go--Information-for-Parents.