This section outlines existing initiatives and resources, as well as relevant legislation, regulations and polices. Youthsafe’s Safe Celebrating Guide contains a section on "Identifying what’s already in place".  Download: Identifying what’s already in place

Youthsafe has also put together a list of useful links to existing initiatives and resources:

Party Packs

The NSW Police Party Pack contains heaps of helpful party planning tips, as well as a Safe Party Notification Form that you can use to notify your local police of your upcoming party.

ADF Safe Party Fact Sheets - The Australian Drug Foundation has a number of fact sheets covering a wide range of issues to consider around the topic of safer parties for young people. 

Education Approaches

Reduce Risk Increase Student Knowledge (RRISK), Lismore City Council in partnership with Northern Rivers Area Health Service, Department of Education and Training and the Catholic Education Office.
Targeting high school students in Years 10 and 11 this school based program encourages discussion about risk taking behaviour associated with driving, drug and alcohol use and celebrating.

What are you doing to yourself campaign aims to tackle the growing problem of binge or excessive drinking and anti-social behaviour among teenagers and young adults. Theis is an interactive website with a quiz and tips for a safer night around alcohol and much more.

The Red Cross runs “Save a Mate” (SAM) first aid training courses for young people, with a safe celebrating and harm minimisation focus. 

Whole of Community Approaches

Celebrate – Do it Safely, Central Coast Alcohol and Other Drug Service
This comprehensive program aims to address binge drinking and other harms associated with end of school year celebrations

Australian Local Government: Alcohol Harm Minimisation Projects, Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre
This good practice guide aims to assist local governments to develop, implement and evaluate effective strategies to reduce alcohol related harm in their communities.

Urban Design Guidelines with Young People in Mind, Department of Urban Affairs
These guidelines provide direction to urban planners and designers on how to make public areas more youth friendly. 

Point Zero Youth Services offers community resources and support for drug & alcohol education, sex & sexuality education, bullying, help in organising safe parties and also have outreach vans that service selected suburbs of Sydney.

Good Sports Accreditation Program Australian Drug Foundation, addresses the powerful link between alcohol and sport in Australia by supporting community sporting clubs to be safe, healthy and family friendly environments.

Parent Targeted Approaches

Helping Teenagers Celebrate Safely, Youthsafe 
Youthsafe's factsheet provides tips and strategies for parents, whether hosting a party at home or helping their teenager plan a night out with friends. 

Your Guide to dealing with Teenagers and Alcohol, NSW Health
This publication provides advice for parents on how they can teach their teenagers good sense with alcohol.

Tips for Parents, Australian Government National Drugs Campaign
10 ways to encourage young people to talk about drugs with you.

Other Information and Resources for Parents [more]