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Leavers WA 2023 Information Pack for accommodation & tourism industry

The Year 12 ATAR exams commence next month which means Leavers WA 2023 is under two months away and wristbands are now on sale!

Leavers events and support services officially take place from Monday 20th November to Thursday 23rd November 2023, however an estimated 9,500 Year 12 (or equivalent) students are expected to arrive in the region from Sunday 19th November.

What’s new for 2023!

  • Streamlined online wristband sales and pre-registrations process
  • A new production team and revamped Leavers Zone experience featuring an exceptional line-up of artists, art installations, digital and physical playground with amusements, karaoke, as well as the legendary silent disco
  • Two new theme nights voted by Leavers: Nostalgia (Tuesday) & Barbie & Ken (Thursday)

2023 Leavers Accommodation Provider Briefing

Please find a recording of the accommodation provider briefing hosted online on Wednesday 1st November:

Accommodation Briefing Recording
Presentation

Wristband Sales

The official WA Leavers Wristband is ‘the ticket’ to all official event and support services. This includes The Zone, Meelup BeachFest, designated bus schedules and routes as well as health and outreach support services.

Wristbands that were pre-purchased and validated online (if purchased prior to 2nd October 2023), can be picked up in region via a wristband collection point using your receipt of purchase and  photo identification, from Sunday 19th November.

Benefits to pre-validated wristband through online sales:

  • Students will be pre-validated through the online registration using their student ID which means Leavers don’t have to bring proof of Year 12 status upon collection
  • The wristband will be pre-paid and guaranteed, meaning it will be there waiting for students to collect any time during collection point opening hours.
  • Pre-purchase of wristbands will assist with ensuring that Leavers will be able to attend pre-allocated accommodation check in times.

Non-validated Wristbands

Those who missed the validation window can still purchase event wristands online, but will also have to show Proof of Year 12 Status at collection points from Monday 20th November.

Prices:

  • $150 for a four day pass – exclusive Leavers only access the Zone, Meelup Beachfest and daily transport services between Busselton, Dunsborough and Yallingup)
  • $70 for a day pass to the Zone and transport only – Meelup Beachfest not included
Purchase non-verified Wristbands online

Access to the Leavers Entertainment Zone and Meelup BeachFest

Official Leavers buses are the only way to get to The Zone and BeachFest 

Quickest and safest access to and from The Zone and BeachFest at Meelup  is via the official designated bus route and park and ride locations located in Busselton and Dunsborough. This bus service is included in the event wristband package.

Private vehicles, taxis, on-demand-transport or other charter vehicles do not have direct access to either site during the event.

No public parking or access will be available at the Leavers Zone. There will be a road closure from 6pm – 1.30am of Vasse-Yallingup Siding Road from Quindalup Siding Road to Chain Avenue,  Monday to Thursday of the event

No public parking or access will be available to the Meelup BeachFest on the Wednesday. There will be traffic management in place to turn around non-designated transport. Please use the park-n-rides in Dunsborough Town or the Leavers bus to get to the beach.

There will also be traffic management and speed reductions in effect outside Four Seasons Holiday Park and area of Bussell Highway near several  resorts and holiday parks at Broadwater. Please allow for extra time in your travels.

Follow Leavers WA or head to leaverswa.com.au

The website has comprehensive information for Leavers and their parents including an event schedule, wristbands sales, collection points and an interactive bus map. You can also bookmark the Leavers linktr.ee/LeaversWA. 

Real-time information about the event, tips and tricks will also be shared via Facebook and Instagram feeds.

2023 checklist for participating accommodation operators hosting Leavers

Register your property’s participation and occupancy to receive further updates and briefings. Your registrations goes a long way to help with event planning and logistics to ensure a smooth and efficient event
When checking-in Leavers, please attach their accommodation wristband to their left arm. The Leavers wristband will be attached to the right arm. This helps Police, Health officials, security, transport providers and support services to quickly identify Leavers as they head to events
Print copies of the official South West Leavers – no alcohol permitted poster for your venue if adhering to this policy  – you have the right to refuse alcohol if this was outlined in your booking terms and conditions. You are also welcome to host the new law posters about providing alcohol to people under 18.
Review or print the Leavers Helpline contact list
Download and print the following local non-emergency health service information:

Remind your Leaver guests to dress appropriately for the Zone before leaving their accommodation. E.g, Grab your hoodie! It might be warm when they leave, but it gets cool of an evening at the Zone.
Share the “Talking Leavers” online video tutorials with the parents of your Leaver guests.

The sessions,cover the role WA Police; ways to speak with your teenager about alcohol and other drugs; tips for young drivers and their passengers. It also covered helpful info and tips from event partners and volunteers: The Green Team, Royal Life Saving WA, Red Frogs, Hope Community Services and the WAAC.

Download the WA Leavers – Team Accommodation Code of Conduct and create awareness across your management and staff as to the recommendations and guidelines

For any other queries regarding Leavers 2023 arrangements for industry, please contact Peta Fussell on 9780 5947 or 0407 340 472

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