• Care interventions mostly occur on site, at events within the DanceWize space; an airconditioned/heated, private, safe,  chill space dedicated to providing support and 1:1 care to patrons experiencing distress or just needing a break. KPEs provide various types of care depending on the needs of each individual patron. The DW Chill space is always co-located with onsite medical services and we monitor our patrons carefully while awake or asleep to determine if they need further care or support. 

• Roving Care teams consist of a minimum of two KPEs walking throughout event grounds, campsites and party perimeters, keeping an eye out for people who may be feeling less than great or are confused. Our Rovers can provide support either directly through supplies they have on hand and support or if necesary can radio the DW Chill space, security or medical if needed. Our rovers have radio contact with all necessary service providers. Our DW Rovers are on the look out for signs of overdose or distress, and are often the first point of contact for a patron needing further intervention or assistance.  

The role of a GBV/Trauma Counsellor is specialised and requires volunteers to have appropriate post grad qualifications in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, or for someone to have had extensive experience in the community services sector.

Interviews will take place for these roles with the GBV Service Manager and a Team Coordinator

• Brief interactions occur either onsite at an event or in transit to and from an event or in the DanceWize/HRVic office /NSP environment. KPEs and staff assist patrons and service providers alike to learn more about substance use, polydrug interactions, myth busting, drugs and the law, and referrals to services as required. Our KPEs are extensively trained to be able to answer questions that patrons might have regarding drugs, safer use, and other health and self care tips. We have extensive resources produced by HRVic and DW as well as other orgs available at every event, alongside consumables such as sunscreen, water and hydrating powders, lollypops, ear plugs, hand sanitiser, masks, condoms and NSP equipment.

• The GBV and Mental Health Service offers a comprehensive suite of services, and festivals can choose which activities they would like to engage with. The service is focused on interventions that target the whole festival community. For more info please click HERE.

• Experienced KPEs can apply to become a Team Leader, and if successful receive extra training and support to fulfil higher duties of responsibility in leading teams of KPEs at events. Some Team Lead roles at specific events are casual paid roles.