- The Crisafulli Government is restoring safety where you live by extending the Late Night Support Service pilot in Burleigh Heads.
- The community-led initiative is part of a key election commitment to deliver improved public safety on the southern Gold Coast.
- Since the pilot commenced, over 7,600 people have used the service, with 166 treated for first aid, intoxication or urgent support.
- The Crisafulli Government's stronger laws, more police, early intervention and rehabilitation is starting to turn the tide on Labor's Youth Crime Crisis, delivering a 7.2 per cent drop in the number of victims of crime in 2025.
The Crisafulli Government is making the southern Gold Coast safer, investing almost $250,000 in extra funding to extend the Late Night Support Service (LNSS) pilot in Burleigh Heads for a year.
The community-led safety initiative is part of a $1 million key election commitment to restore public safety in Burleigh and tackle alcohol-related violence and anti-social behaviour that was allowed to spiral out of control under the former Labor Government.
The LNSS pilot program has been running since November last year, delivering targeted support, supervision and first aid on weekend evenings to reduce the risk of harm among late-night crowds in Burleigh Heads.
The Crisafulli Government has invested an additional $249,122 to extend the service, while an evaluation of the trial is underway.
The extension allows the pilot to run until 4 April 2027, taking in peak seasonal trading periods and major annual events such as Schoolies.
Between 14 November 2025 and 14 March 2026, over 7,600 people have engaged with the service.
In that period, the LNSS:
- treated 166 people for first aid, intoxication or urgent welfare support
- received 15 direct referrals from local police officers
- provided safe release to family (12), friends (49) or self-recovery (60)
- ensured only five people required Queensland Ambulance Service support
Prior to the commencement of the LNSS pilot, the Crisafulli Government tasked key representatives in the southern Gold Coast to review night life safety in the area.
This included local licensed venues and liquor accord members, the City of Gold Coast Council, and Queensland Police Service, who identified a need for enhanced safety, transport, and community support services.
Attorney-General, Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity Deb Frecklington said the LNSS pilot responds directly to these community concerns about public safety in Burleigh after a decade of neglect and decline under Labor.
"This service provides additional support and resources to Burleigh Heads after dark on weekends, when the late-night precinct is at its busiest, so everyone can enjoy a safe night out," the Attorney-General said.
"We promised we would take measures to combat alcohol-related violence and anti-social behaviour in the area, and through this pilot program, we're enhancing safety for local residents, tourists and young people enjoying Burleigh."
"While the Crisafulli Government continues to evaluate the impacts of the trial, we've received encouraging feedback from people who have used the service to rest and recover in a safe place."
Local Member for Burleigh Hermann Vorster said the service delivers on the Crisafulli Government's commitment to restore safety to Burleigh Heads.
"The former Labor Government damaged Burleigh's family-friendly reputation by cutting local police numbers and underinvesting in safety," Mr Vorster said.
"The Crisafulli LNP Government promised to restore safety in Burleigh with a permanent police beat, more safety cameras and a million-dollar boost for Friday and Saturday night safety."
"It has been an amazing success that is helping to restore Burleigh's relaxed coastal atmosphere while supporting hardworking police and jobs in our late-night dining economy."
The pilot operates on Friday and Saturday nights between 10pm and 2am from Justins Park.
It continues to be delivered by the Gold Coast Youth Service, who provide similar services in both Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach Safe Night Precincts.
