Access and identification
There is no online registration for Schoolies in Queensland this year; however each Safer Schoolies location has its own access requirements.
Safer Schoolies activities are for Year 12 graduates or TAFE equivalent ONLY. Access will be granted on proof of a valid Year 12 student photo ID. If a student photo ID is not available, alternative forms of ID may be considered, including a current passport, driver’s licence or 18+ Card.
Airlie Beach
Schoolies visiting Airlie Beach are required to register to access the free activities on offer from Saturday 22 to Friday 28 November.
Registration costs $25 and will occur in a clearly marked registration tent, where schoolies will receive a special Schoolies ID card on presentation of suitable photo ID.
Gold Coast
Schoolies wishing to access the free Schoolies Hub on central Surfers Paradise Beach will need to have an official wristband, which will be distributed on proof of student photo ID.
Gold Coast schoolies who have booked accommodation through schoolies.com must collect their official wristband during check-in at their hotel from Red Frogs volunteers.
Schoolies staying at alternative accommodation, with family or friends, or visiting for the day, can collect an official wristband from the Wristband Distribution Centre on the Esplanade parallel to central Surfers Paradise Beach.
Schoolies are urged to keep their wristband on for the duration of their stay on the Gold Coast as removing or sharing it will make it invalid.
Magnetic Island
Schoolies visiting Magnetic Island are required to register to access free Schoolies activities from Sunday 23 to Friday 28 November.
Registration costs $20 and will occur in a clearly marked registration tent, where schoolies will receive a wristband and event guide on presentation of suitable photo ID.
Yeppoon
Schoolies visiting Yeppoon are required to register to access free Schoolies activities from Sunday 23 to Thursday 27 November.
Registration will open at 11am on Sunday and will take place each day in various locations and times until the last day.
Schoolies will be required to present their Year 12 photo ID, complete a registration card and have their photo taken to receive a specially designed Schoolies ID card attached to a lanyard, which they will need to access official Schoolies activities.
Sunshine Coast
There is no registration required for the Sunshine Coast this year. Red Frogs will be present on the Sunshine Coast through their Hotel Chaplaincy Program, as will the Queensland Police Service who will maintain its presence to enhance the safety of schoolies and the local community.
Remember: Schoolies is for graduating Year 12 students or TAFE equivalent ONLY. Tell the toolies and the foolies it’s not their turn!
Last updated: 24 October 2008
