What Is The Safe Place Program?

The Safe Place program aims to provide a network of businesses and community organisations across NSW that people can use if fearful of street-based homophobic violence. There are currently over 200 Safe Places throughout New South Wales.

How does a Safe Place work?

A Safe Place sticker identifies each location as being part of the Safe Place program. The sticker is usually attached to a door or window that faces the street. Stickers are valid for the years indicated. This ensures that Safe Place locations are always up-to-date with information and support.

If you feel threatened or distressed, a location with a Safe Place sticker should be able to help.

When might I access a Safe Place?

You can access a Safe Place when you feel your safety being threatened. Such situations may include:

Seeing a group of drunk young men walking towards you
Being verbally abused by strangers on the street
Being threatened with violence

When you enter the location let the staff know why you are there so they can act to ensure your safety. Depending upon the situation the staff at a Safe Place may call the police, call you a taxi or simply let you wait inside until you feel safe to leave.