28/12/2021
Um……. how about safety and consent ?
When we hold parties we do so with the awareness and goal that we are creating a space where people can be themselves, explore, relax, experiment, dance and have fun. Where there is any use of drugs and alcohol there can be vulnerable people. Here are a few simple things we as party organisers will do and you as Um patrons can do to make it a great party.
Everyone's part
Be mindful of consent and get it before you touch others, enter into their dance bubble or initiate any sexual behaviour.
Aim to manage your intake of consumables in a healthy way and encourage others to do the same.
Call out your mates and anyone that is not behaving in a party friendly way. Such as hitting on someone who is not keen or wasted, getting drunk, or being judgmental or aggressive.
Prepare well for the party, bring food, a water bottle, appropriate footwear, a warm dry place to sleep, torch, sunscreen, a hat and clothes for all seasons.
Look after each other.
We will
Have people walking the party to make sure everyone is ok.
Provide fresh drinking water.
Be available to help including having people trained in psychedelic and physical first aid if anyone needs it. Please seek out a crew member if you don't feel safe or see something going on that is not ok.
Be confiscating alcohol off anyone that is not managing their consumption in a safe way themselves.
Have a zero tolerance policy for anyone shaming or being negative towards others based on their race, culture, gender or lack of it, sexual preference, size, age or because they are different in any way.
Super looking forward to dancing with you all
Please travel slowly, safely and sober to and from the event.
Love Um crew
Here's an oldie but a goodie about consent.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQbei5JGiT8
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