About Bond University

Australia

Safety

Australia is a relatively safe country. Handgun ownership is very rare in Australia, and all firearms are licensed and tightly controlled. The cities are all well patrolled by police and well lit at night. Many foreign visitors to Australia often comment on the overwhelming feeling of safety they feel when traveling in Australia.

Road Safety

Please familiarise yourself with the following road safety rules for drivers and pedestrians in Australia:

  • Drivers must always keep to the left hand side of the road.
  • Pedestrians should always look right first before crossing a road.
  • Seat belts and child restraints must be worn by all vehicle occupants.
  • Always carry a copy of your driver’s licence in English.
  • Do not drive faster than the speed limit signs allow; and drive slower in rain or fog.
  • Drinking alcohol and then driving is not advised. For experienced drivers the blood alcohol level is 0.05. Provisional drivers and young drivers may not have any alcohol before driving.
  • Fatigue causes many crashes in Australia. When driving long distances, stop and rest every 2 hours.

Stay Safe at the Beach

  • Protect yourself from the sun: Always wear a hat, sunglasses, a shirt and factor 30+ sunscreen and drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.
  • Smoking and drinking alcohol is not allowed on the beach.
  • Never leave your valuables unattended.
  • Only swim between the red and yellow flags.
  • Never swim where you see the ‘Dangerous Current’ sign or when the beach is closed.
  • If in trouble, raise one arm to attract the lifeguards attention

Emergencies

Throughout the country, 000 is the number to phone for all police, medical, fire, and other emergencies.