Personal Safety

The Queensland Police Service acknowledges that everyone has the right to safety and a lifestyle without fear. The Personal Safety Strategies Program aims to assist police to provide quality personal safety information to members of the community. The topics covered within this program aim to provide empowering personal safety information which will enhance the quality of life for seniors, rather than place limitations on them.

Police personnel are available to attend the homes or residential care facilities of seniors to provide personal safety strategy presentations. To inquire about the availability of presentations in your area, please contact your local police station or the District Crime Prevention Coordinator.

Further information can be located on the Queensland Police Service Personal Safety website.

TourSafe

The Queensland Police Service wants seniors to enjoy themselves and remain safe during their holiday. Whether you are backpacking on a budget, or living it up on your holiday of a lifetime, TourSafe Queensland is designed to help you have a safer and more enjoyable holiday.

TourSafe Queensland can provide seniors with helpful information on many holiday activities, including travel hints, personal safety, safe driving suggestions and accommodation tips. TourSafe information can be obtained on the Queensland Police Service TourSafe website.

Drugs and the law

Most people including seniors use some kind of legal drugs - tobacco, alcohol, medicines and caffeine are part of everyday life.

Other illegal drugs like marijuana and 'speed' are a regular part of life for some people, too. In Queensland, most drugs are governed by laws and regulations, and the penalties for misusing drugs can be harsh. Think about the drugs that you use.

The booklet Drugs and the Law in the Sunshine State provides comprehensive information about this issue and can be obtained from your local police station.

If the abuse of alcohol or other drugs is causing some problems for you or someone you care about, there are many people and organisations in the community who can help.

The Alcohol and Drug Information Service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Ph: Brisbane (07) 3236 2414. Country areas (toll-free) 1800 177 833.

Further information can be found on the Queensland Police Service Drug and Alcohol website.