Police and Leavers WA

Community Engagement Division and the Leavers Strategy

 

 

 

  • Every year approximately 9,500 leavers travel to the South West to celebrate the end of their schooling
  • Police project manage the Leavers Strategy to alleviate burden upon the local community and to keep Leavers safe
  • Our vision for the Strategy is to make leavers a positive and safe experience for all.
  • We want to provide an attractive, positive and safe environment in which to celebrate leavers
  • Our goals are-
    • To empower school leavers to make responsible decisions
    • To support the community and collaborate with our very important partner organisations to deliver levers and ensure community safety for all.
    • To create and promote a positive and inclusive leavers culture
  • To achieve our goals we provide-
    • A leavers only Entertainment Zone over four consecutive evenings
    • A huge beach party on the Wednesday of the Leavers week
    • A leavers only bus service which provides free transportation to and from the Entertainment Zone and BeachFest
    • A bus shuttle service between Busselton, Dunsborough and Yallingup during the day
    • A  comprehensive health response provided by the Department of Health and St. John's Ambulance
    • An enhanced Policing response 
    • Support for our approximately 500 volunteers who assist with running the event and keeping our Leavers safe.
  • Look after your wristbands as they identify true Leavers and gives them access to all of the official Leavers activities and services
  • Please acknowledge and thank our generous volunteers who sacrifice their time to make this special event possible.

 

 

A message from the South West Police District

 

 

 

  • South West Police District Police are tasked with maintaining law and order during the Leavers celebrations week
  • The biggest concern for Police during Leavers week is road safety
  • Especially concerning for Police is the large concentration of 'novice drivers'  
  • The South West District has seen recent fatal traffic accidents involving young people
  • Please drive safely and speak with your Leavers about road safety and responsible driving
  • Driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, driving distracted by phones and driving tired are critical risk factors in road safety
  • South West Police District is committed to getting our leavers there and back safely
  • Police will target illegal supply of illicit substances and alcohol during Leavers week
  • Police will monitor anti social behaviour to protect the community and Leavers
  • Please self monitor your group's behaviour and if there's serious health issues reach out for help - get your mates home in one piece
  • Have a great time and respect the Police, service providers, volunteers and community