Personal safety tips for young people
You are entitled to feel safe at all times. Here are some personal safety tips to help keep you safe when you’re out and about or at home.
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Personal safety when you’re out and about
Night security services on public transport
There are a variety of security and safety measures in place to make sure you are safe each time you travel on public transport at night. Find out more.
TransLink’s late night public transport services can help you get home after a Friday or Saturday night out. Find out more on the TransLink website.
Secure taxi ranks
Secure taxi ranks operate in some popular nightlife precincts throughout Queensland on Friday and Saturday nights, and for some special events. Find location details on the TransLink website.
Drug and alcohol safety
Drinking responsibly can minimise your risk of alcohol-related injury. Read these tips to help you stay in control and safe when you drink, and to find out what is legal and illegal when it comes to drugs and alcohol.
If you or someone you know has an alcohol or drug addiction problem, treatment services are available to assist recovery.
Dealing with confrontation
There’s no ‘right way’ to respond to a confrontation or attack, but in an emergency always phone Triple Zero (000).
Visit the Queensland Police website to read about possible responses if someone confronts you.
Consider taking a self-defence class in your local community to improve your ability to defend yourself if required. Ensure the instructor delivers empowering messages rather than just making you scared, check their qualifications if possible, ask your friends for recommendations and, before you sign up for a course, consider if it will deliver what you need.
Bullying
Find information about different types of bullying, what to do if you are being bullied, and where to get help.
Road safety
Road safety continues to be one of Australia’s most serious public health issues. It affects everyone, whether you drive, cycle or walk. Read some tips to help you stay safe on the roads.
Recreational safety
Find out how to stay safe when you go camping, to the beach, swimming, hiking or boating, and when you engage in other outdoor activities.
Safety when travelling
Smartraveller is the Australian Government’s travel advisory and consular information service. Stay safe on your next overseas trip with these Smartraveller tips.
Personal safety when you’re at home
Violence at home
If you’re a child or young person living in a house where there is domestic violence, find out how you can help keep yourself safe.
Visit the Queensland Government’s information portal about domestic and family violence to find out more information about what domestic and family violence (commonly called ‘domestic violence’ or ‘DV’) is, how to support a friend or family member who may be experiencing violence from a family member or partner, and where to get help or talk to someone.
Find out how to report abuse, including domestic and family violence, child abuse and neglect, or sexual violence.
Online safety
Find information about how to protect yourself online, how to report cyberbullying or illegal online activity, and where to get help if someone’s online behaviour is upsetting you.
Home security
House break-ins are crimes of opportunity and, in most cases, entry is gained through an open or unlocked door or window. Visit the Queensland Police website for information on making your home more secure.
You can also visit the Neighbourhood Watch website to find out what’s going on to help keep your local community safe.
Read more tips on personal safety at home and in your car.
Home safety
Read about how you can generally improve your safety at home, including information about:
Party safely
Everyone enjoys going to or hosting a party. There are things you can do to reduce the risk of potential problems on the night. Visit the Queensland Police website for some great ideas to help make your party safe, lawful and enjoyable for everyone concerned.
Their Party Safe initiative also encourages you to register your party online 2 weeks beforehand so the police can supply you with Party Safe wristbands and other helpful information in time for your party.
How to report an offence to the police
Find out how to report:
- a crime or disturbance
- a scam
- lost, found or stolen property
- a traffic incident
- a traffic crash
- a drug dealer
- a stolen, damaged or abandoned vehicle
- a missing person
- hooning activity.
More information
- Online crime map data shows crime statistics from the Queensland Police based on the type of crime and your location.
- Personal safety presentations delivered by the Queensland Police can provide you with an awareness of safety risks and practical strategies to preserve your safety. If you are interested in getting a group together for a free personal safety presentation, contact your local police station and ask for the District Crime Prevention Coordinator.
- Find your local Police Citizens Youth Club to get involved in local activities and programs.
- Follow the Queensland Police on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Tiktok.