Student Safety — Queensland

When you are out and about, particularly at night, it is important to be alert and aware of your personal safety.  In particular:

• Think ahead: consider how you are going to get home (e.g. taxi, friend, etc).
• Try to remain with friends at all times.
• If you are going somewhere alone, ensure some is aware of your movements.
• Make sure you carry your mobile phone at all times in case of emergencies.
• Be wary of casual requests from strangers, like someone asking for a cigarette or money - they could have ulterior motives.
• Try not to carry your wallet or valuables in a way that might attract the attention of others.
• Be alert to your surroundings and the people around you, especially if you are alone or it is dark.
• Stay in well-lit areas as much as possible.
• Walk confidently and at a steady pace.
• Make eye contact with people when walking - let them know that you have noticed their presence.
• Do not respond to conversation from strangers on the street or in a car - continue walking.
• When going to your car or home, have your keys in your hand and easily accessible.
• Consider carrying a personal attack alarm.
• Ensure that key contact information such as police and security are either in your mobile phone or in your purse/wallet.