Schoolies Week Drink Safety: A Parent’s Guide
Schoolies Week is a milestone for many young Australians — a time to celebrate the end of high school with friends. But as parents, grandparents, and carers, it’s natural to worry about safety, especially when it comes to drink spiking.
While most young people have fun responsibly, alcohol-related incidents and drink spiking still occur. Substances like GHB are especially dangerous because they are colourless, tasteless, and odourless, making them virtually impossible to detect by sight or smell.
Why Drink Spiking is a Risk During Schoolies Week
Drink spiking can happen anywhere: parties, bars, beach events, or even a friend’s house.
Young people may feel pressure to keep quiet: embarrassment or fear of getting in trouble can prevent them from seeking help.
Immediate intervention is critical: once a spiked drink is consumed, effects can appear quickly and evidence is often lost.
Tutella: Fast, Discreet Drink Protection
Tutella is a simple, portable tool designed to discreetly test drinks for common spiking substances like GHB. Here’s why it works well for Schoolies Week:
Discreet & easy to use: just a drop on your beverage — no fuss, no interruption to fun.
Detects colourless, tasteless, and odourless substances: gives immediate results so your teen can act before it’s too late.
Empowers young people: provides evidence they can show friends, staff, or authorities if needed.
How Parents and Caregivers Can Help Teens Stay Safe
Talk openly about drink safety: Encourage your teen to look out for their drinks and friends’ drinks.
Provide tools: Consider giving them Tutella and a personal alarm safety device — small, easy to carry, and easy to use.
Plan safe transport: Make sure your teen has a way home that doesn’t rely on risky options.
Educate on recognising signs: Drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, or unusual behaviour in themselves or friends could indicate a spiked drink.
Encourage reporting: Make sure they know it’s okay to contact staff, security, or police — Tutella can support evidence collection.
Turning Awareness into Action
Drink safety isn’t about fear — it’s about empowering teens to protect themselves and their friends. Tools like Tutella give them agency, letting them enjoy Schoolies Week while reducing risk.
“I wanted my daughter to celebrate safely, not be paranoid — Tutella gives her and her friends the power to check and seek help if needed. I can’t always be there.” says a concerned parent.
Call to Action
Parents, guardians, and grandparents:
Talk to your teen now about drink safety.
Equip them with Tutella — it’s small, portable, and could make a huge difference.
Stay connected: check in and encourage them to look out for friends.
Together, we can make Schoolies Week fun, memorable, and safe.
Tutella is available exclusively online from Be Safe As, an Australian, female-founded company committed to personal safety. Featured on Channel 7 News Adelaide, Tutella gives parents and teens peace of mind with a trusted, locally-made solution that can’t be purchased anywhere else.
Learn more and get Tutella for your teen: Be Safe As – Tutella Drink Spiking Test
