Safety House
Safety Houses are safe places for you to go to if you're scared or something bad happens when you're outside walking, riding, playing or coming home from school.
They’ll have the yellow Safety House sign attached to the letterbox or nearby fence. A Safety House can also be a business with a Safety House sign near the front entrance.
Don’t go into a Safety House if the sign outside is broken or damaged.
How to find out if there's a Safety House near you
Email Safety Houses on shaq_qld@tpg.com.au or call them on (07) 3356 9922, or ask a parent or teacher to contact them.
How to use a Safety House
- Always go to the front door.
- Knock loudly or ring the doorbell.
- When the person answers the door, tell them the problem and they will contact the police.
When you might use a Safety House
- If you are lost.
- If you are feeling frightened or unsafe.
- If you are being bullied or hurt.
- If you feel you are being watched or followed.
- If you are being chased by an animal or person.
Tips for staying safe
- Always tell your parents where you are.
- Be sure to walk in groups or with a friend.
- Never walk or play in parks alone.
- When you are at home alone and someone phones, don’t tell them that you are alone or give them personal information.
- Always carry a mobile phone or money for a pay phone in case you miss your bus or train, or need to contact someone urgently.
- Choose 5 adults you can trust—they should be people that you can talk to about anything. If someone asks you to keep a secret that you feel unhappy about you should tell the adults you trust.
- You can talk to the 5 adults you trust about anything, no matter what it is.
Helpful resources
Read more about the Safety House Program.
