What is a Schoolies Wristband?
Wristbands are a requirement in some Schoolies destinations. For week 1 on the Gold Coast these are provided by the state government and information on how to register and collect a wristband can be found via the Safer Schoolies website.
The purpose of the wristband is to prove you are a legitimate Year 12 school leaver, which gives you access to government run Safer Schoolies initiatives and support services including the free entertainment in the Schoolies Hub on the Gold Coast.
How do I get a Wristband?
You will either need to register online or be required to produce a valid Australian Year 12 photo ID upon arrival at your destination. Conditions are set by the relevant issuing authority and will be confirmed in your travel documents closer to your arrival date. Please note that Safer Schoolies wristbands on the Gold Coast are free, however, issuing authorities in other locations may charge for access to Schoolies activities and events.
How Do I Register for a Schoolies Wristband?
To register for a wristband to attend the Schoolies Hub on the Gold Coast you will need to register online.
Some destinations require you to register as a Schoolie to gain access to Schoolies activities and services. Information relating to registration procedures and costs will be provided with your Travel Documents closer to arrival however you will need to be in possession of a valid Australian Year 12 photo ID.
Your Australian Year 12 ID
To collect your official Schoolies wristband on the Gold Coast, you need to provide proof you are a legitimate Year 12 school leaver. If your Year 12 ID does not include either a photo or your year level, you will need to supply a driver’s license or passport and a letter from your school confirming your year level. To find out more about what you need to bring to collect your Schoolies wristband on the Gold Coast see the Safer Schoolies website.
Important Information
The wristband will need to be collected from the Wristband Centre on the Gold Coast during Schoolies Week. This wristband will get you access to 6 nights of free entertainment and other activities in the Schoolies Hub on Surfers Paradise beach. For access to your hotel, Schoolies.com ticketed parties and festival you will need your Schoolies Photo ID.