Kicking off next week with a day of information and activities for year 11 students, the event will be capped off by a community information evening that is being described as “a must attend for teens and their parents”.

A community partnership between Ulladulla High School, Ulladulla High School P and C, Ulladulla Youth Centre, Ulladulla Drug and Alcohol Service (Health), Willow Tree Training, Ulladulla Service Centre and Ulladulla Community Drug Action Team, the day will also include presentations from respected speakers, Shoalhaven Police and a former Ulladulla High School student.

Those involved met last week to finalise plans for the day, which will engage 200 year 11 students, and to go over the evening, which is open to the community.

Originally an idea by Ulladulla Service Centre owner Dave Howcroft, Mr Howcroft enlisted the support of Ulladulla High School year 11 adviser Cris Armati and the program started from there.

After months of hard work, the pair formed strong partnerships with local organisations to launch the initiative and are now calling on the community to get involved and help keep kids out of harms way.

“Adolescents between 16 and 25 are the age group most at risk to suffer death or disability from a range of risk taking activities, including accidents resulting from binge drinking and driving unsafely,” Mr Armati said.

“Year 11 students will be involved in a day of activities that will make strong statements about how to remain safe, how to show respect for themselves and others and how to choose responsible actions in their decision making around driving and alcohol safety.

“We believe that this is a problem best addressed, not just at school, not just in family groups but also by the wider community.

“It is critical that vital accurate information is shared amongst young people and their parents and care givers.”