DanceWize NSW

DanceWize NSW is a NUAA program that is funded by the NSW Ministry of Health to attend NSW music festivals to increase the safety of festival patrons. It uses credible and evidence-based information about safer partying and delivers a range of peer-delivered prevention and harm reduction services, including crowd care services (e.g. water, sunscreen, information) through to hosting a dedicated care space to look after festival goers who are experiencing difficulty or simply need a time out.

DanceWize NSW works closely with festival promoters, emergency medical, police, and security service providers to support a coordinated, safety-focused approach. We have developed a steering committee to assist with communication and service development. This includes members of NSW Ambulance, NSW Health, Harm Reduction Victoria, NSW Police Drug Policy, Mothership Events, and Ranwood Solutions (a specialist onsite festival emergency service provider). The committee advises our team on effective solutions, best practices and general encouragement and support in program delivery as we establish ourselves at events and festivals in the state of NSW.

Volunteer

DanceWize NSW frequently opens up for expressions of interest in joining our team of volunteers. DanceWize NSW volunteers assist in running DanceWize NSW’s care space, providing partygoers with up-to-date harm reduction information, and roving around the event, assisting and directing partygoers. You can learn more about what is involved and see whether volunteer applications are open here.