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DanceWize NSW services are tailored to each event. The more information that you can provide in your booking enquiry, the more we can tailor our services.

Once your enquiry is received, a member of our team will be in contact to discuss your enquiry as soon as possible.

Our Services

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Our Services 〰️

Three people looking at a colorful guide to drug combinations displayed on a tent wall at an outdoor event.

Education

A front-of-house Education Space hosted by Key Peer Educators (KPEs) serves as a central hub for partygoers to access essential health and welfare resources.

Volunteers assist patrons to learn more about;

  • free health and welfare education

  • support and relevant referrals

  • brief interventions

  • harm reduction and health supplies

    • Alcohol Drug Information Services (ADIS) referral cards

    • Legal Aid Police Powers

    • Legal Aid Domestic Violence

    • TripSit poly drug combination chart

  • These resources were developed by DanceWize NSW.
    MDMA

    • 2C-X series

    • Anti-depressant and anti-anxiety medications

    • GHB

    • Nitrous Oxide

    • Cannabis

    • DMT

    • Ketamine

    • Amyl Nitrate

    • Magic Mushrooms

    • LSD

    • Methamphetamine

    • Opioids

    • Alcohol

    • Speed

    • Cocaine

    • sexual health supplies (e.g., condoms, lubricant)

    • sanitary items (e.g., tampons, pads)

    • electrolytes (Staminade)

    • earplugs

    • sunscreen

    • straws

    • blankets & heaters

    • various toys & games

    • lollipops, fresh fruit, snacks & toast

    • glitter

    • needle & syringe program

    • water mister sprays

    • first aid kit

    • spare clothing

A group of people wearing purple vests marked 'Dancewize' are gathered indoors, listening to emergency personnel. The venue has geometric wooden panel walls. Several individuals in green uniforms, presumably medical or safety staff, are present. Some chairs and large dice are part of the setup.

Care

DanceWize NSW will provide care in the form of;

  • support for intoxicated persons’ experiencing distress

  • safe space for victims of sexual assault/harassment

  • integrated reciprocal referral model with the on-site medical/ first-aid provider

A back-of-house Care Space is situated near the on-site medical facility, offering comprehensive support and care.

This space provides comprehensive support and resources to ensure the well-being of partygoers.

All patrons are assessed and managed according to strict protocols in collaboration with the on-site medical team.

We can provide snacks, hydration and other supplies like sunscreen, condoms and ear plugs from our carespaces and education outposts.

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Rovers

DanceWize NSW will rove the festival grounds in pairs and;

  • report on trends and behaviors in the crowd

  • assist patrons needing help

  • accompany patrons to medical or peer-led care spaces

  • support security and EMT teams by scanning for anti-social behavior and sexual assault

Rovers work in pairs with radio contact to DW NSW, enhancing crowd monitoring and patron safety in collaboration with stakeholders.

Rovers play a crucial role in maintaining safety and security at events by monitoring the crowd, intervening when necessary, and supporting other safety teams.

We can provide a dedicated DW NSW Emergency Command Centre representative. This crew member will coordinate roving teams, and manage, responded, and escalate requests for assistance to the relevant stakeholder.

Team Training

Everyone on our team is trained in the following to meet the expectations of the Music Festival Guidelines Act.

knowledge of drugs and their interactions

X

identifying signs and symptoms of intoxication

X

harm reduction strategies appropraite to the setting

X

understanding of and ability to identify the signs and symptoms of drug toxicitiy or serious illness that should be referred to a medical service for intervention or care; and understanding the appropriate reponse pathway for reports of sexual assault

X

First aid

Team leaders and coordinators will be trained in first aid, however the provision of first aid is not DanceWize NSW’s primary responsibility.

Trained team may provide first aid in an emergency until arrival of medical staff.

Additional training

  • provide first aid

  • mental health first aid

  • techniques for managing and counselling people who may be distressed or experience unpleasant drug effects, to reduce the risk of harm to self or others

  • de-escalation and dispute resolution techniques

  • practices for inclusive working with people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and culturally and linguistically diverse groups

  • drug over dose prevention education

  • safe handling and disposal of needles and syrings

  • psychopharmacology

  • responding to sexual assault

  • tripsitting

Triage and care protocols

Integrated reciprocal model of care

Our team are usually the first tier of a medical response at events when related to alcohol and other drugs. We monitor, assess and care for patrons under the influence of alcohol and other drugs. All assessment and care interventions are conducted in line with strict protocols - if at any point there is concern for a person’s physical health or safety, our team engage the assistance of on-site medical staff.

Our Rover teams will follow similar care protocols when responding to patrons in need of assistance in the field. Rovers may act as first responders to alcohol and other drug related health incidents throughout the event; radioing through to ECC or appropriate channels to see medical assistance or security when required. They also feedback vital information about emerging risks or issues at the event, such as crowd surges or behaviour trends

DanceWize NSW keeps detailed records of the education, care and peer support that we provide. Team leaders record real-time data on patrons who enter DanceWize NSW care throughout an event - including information about drugs involved - which can be reported at Emergency Management Team and stakeholder meetings