Personal Protection & Safety

Stay Alert, Stay Prepared

Personal safety starts with awareness and preparation. Whether you are walking alone, commuting to work, travelling, or spending time outdoors with your family, knowing how to respond to uncomfortable or unexpected situations can help you make safer decisions.

1. Stay Aware of Your Surroundings

Pay attention to nearby people, available exits, well-lit routes, and places where you can seek assistance. Avoid distractions when walking in unfamiliar areas, especially after dark.

2. Trust Your Instincts

If a situation or someone's behaviour makes you uncomfortable, create distance and move towards a safer, populated place. You do not need to wait until a situation becomes dangerous before seeking help.

3. Plan Ahead

When travelling alone or with family, share your plans with someone you trust. Keep your phone charged, save important contact numbers, and identify nearby places where you can ask for assistance.

4. Know How to Get Help

Keep local emergency numbers accessible and learn how to contact security personnel or emergency services. If you feel threatened, prioritise reaching a safe place and asking for help rather than confronting the person.

5. Prepare Your Family

Discuss basic safety habits with family members, including what to do if they become separated from the group, whom they can contact, and where they can seek help. Keep emergency contacts easily accessible and review your plans when circumstances change.

6. Make Safety Part of Everyday Life

Simple habits, such as staying alert, planning routes, keeping communication devices charged, and knowing your surroundings, can help you prepare for unexpected situations at home and away.