Hosting a party

Celebrating special occasions can be fun, but it’s important that your guests are safe and disruption is kept to a minimum in your neighbourhood.

Here are some tips to keep your party enjoyable, without being spoiled by uninvited guests or upset neighbours.

Send invitations to your guests with the time and location of your party
If there is a lack of parking, suggest that your guests car share, take a taxi or use public transport and check that guest vehicles aren’t illegally parked or causing an obstruction
Speak to your neighbours about a reasonable volume for music. Also, consider reducing the volume after 10pm
If you have guests under the age of 18, create a list of guardian contact numbers, and do not serve them alcohol
Encourage your guests to drink water and eat between alcoholic drinks
Ask everyone to leave the party quietly so they don’t disturb your neighbours
Help them to arrange lifts or taxis, and don’t let them drive if they have been drinking.

Find more information from the WA Police Hosting a Party Guidelines.

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