Will you have alcohol at your party?
If you do decide to have alcohol at your party have it safely and legally. Obtain provable permission from guests parent/spouse or guardian and have a first aid plan in place. Who will supply the alcohol? Supply it your self so you know what type and quantity is at your party. This rules out the chance of any nasty surprises if the police turn up. Who is serving the alcohol? Make sure someone who is staying sober and knows the standard drink measurements are serving the drinks at your party. Check Australian Government website for measurements. Do you have an Emergency Medical Plan? Insure all guests now your address in case of an event occurring, causing them to need to notify authorities of the location. Equip yourself with first aid knowledge as well as the parents and security present. Will you obtained written/verbal permission from the parent/spouse or guardian to consume alcohol by a child under the age of 18 years? This is highly recommended as it abides by the Victorian state law. Having provable permission from your guests parent/spouse or guardian will allow you to legally serve them alcohol. Will the neighbours be notified? The benefits of notifying your neighbours is the decreased risk they will call the police if for e.g. the music is to loud. Tell them what date your event is and what time it starts and finishes, this will make neighbour more comfortable. Influences in choices. Do not be influenced by your friends opinions on these matters. The rules and recommendations are made to keep you and your guests safe. Listen to your parents they most likely have experience, good and bad. |