Staying Safe

WA Police Force want every leaver to have the best possible experience before, during and after Leavers WA.

To help you celebrate safely, please take some time to read the important information on how to look after yourself and your friends, along with where to get help if something goes wrong.

If someone is seriously injured or their life is in danger, call 000 immediately and ask for emergency assistance.

Staying Safe:

Medical attention

GP services are available in Busselton and Dunsborough, and the Busselton Health Campus Emergency Department is open 24 hours.

Who do I call?

Use this guide to decide who to contact:

  • Emergency — call 000 for Police, Fire or Ambulance if someone is seriously injured or in immediate danger.

  • When dialling 000: stay focused, answer the operator’s questions, and stay on the line until you are told to hang up.

  • Non‑urgent medical needs — attend a local GP or a pharmacy for advice and treatment.

  • On‑site help at Leavers — seek support from event medical teams, volunteers or security at The Zone or at official Leavers locations.

CRIME STOPPERS

1800 333 000

Police

131 444

Emergencies

000

Call to report any information about criminal activity or suspicious behaviour

"Press"

1: Non urgent Police attendance
2: To report:

Where life or property is threatened or in danger

  • A disturbance or antisocial behaviour
  • Something which has happened in the past
  • A property-related incident for insurance purposes.
  • A serious crime is in progress or just committed
  • Life or serious injury is threatened
  • An immediate threat to people or property exists.

Medication

  • If you have allergies or a medical condition, bring enough medication for your whole trip, keep it in its original packaging, and carry any action plans or prescriptions you may need.

Keeping connected

  • Stick with your mates and look out for each other.

  • Add an Emergency contact to your phone and consider placing the number on your lock screen.

Keep warm

Evenings in Dunsborough and Busselton are cold. Bring a warm jacket or extra layers for The Zone and for travelling to and from your accommodation.

Pedestrian safety

  • Use the buses provided wherever possible.

  • Take care near bus stops and along roads, be alert for moving buses and other vehicles.

  • Cross at designated points where available and avoid distractions like using your phone while crossing.