I love getting to spend time helping those that have not had a good experience, being able to provide advice. One of the best parts for me of course is being part of the wolfpack family and feeling loved, included and seen.

I volunteer with DWNSW because the community and work nourishes my soul. I feel privileged to be a part of such a diverse and intentional community. I am constantly being challenged, cared for, and valued as a peer and leader. The work on the ground is also very exciting and a way for me to express my love for community, a form of fun play and also a way for me to healthily combat oppressive systems.

I am so grateful for the Dancewize team. One of your guys helped me get through a hectic experience at Rabbits Eat Lettuce. I feel like I wouldn't have survived without the support. Every festival and doof needs Dancewise. You really do save lives.Thank you <3

The fact that they worked so closely with the medical team meant I felt immediately reassured that I was (besides being dehydrated) physically okay. One of their volunteers then spent some time with me until I felt ready to head back out into the festival and find my friends. In the hour and a half that I spent at DanceWize there were people being attended to who were far worse off than I was, but at no point was I made to feel like I shouldn't be there. I went on to have one of the best nights of the festival and I put it down to the genuine compassion and total support I experienced at DanceWize that evening. The DanceWize team are a bunch of incredible human beings who, I believe, should be at every festival and music event across the country. Thank you for doing what you do x

Full support to this group of legends! Providing the safest and friendly space for all those who are in need of it or even just pop in for a laugh and some education on how to party safely. I felt completely comfortable to leave my friends in their safe hands over the weekend and was greeted with a smile and fan each time I came past to cheek up on this. This kind of system works!!! Please keep it going in full power and keep our community connected Big LOVE to DanceWize

“It was lost paradise 2018 where I met my first dancewizers. I was in their care space when I was overheating in the 40 degree heat. I've never met such a big group of warm souls. So one year ago today, I decided to join them. And look how happy it made me! I have only been able to volunteer a little of my time due to my crazy schedule, but in it i found a second family. love you all. Thanks for all the love and sick times Wolfpack”

"Working with DanceWize NSW at our event has been absolutely invaluable and a pleasure. Their staff and volunteers are professional, knowledgeable and above all approachable. I don’t know how we did it without them and I hope we won’t ever have to find out!” - Caitlin Stafford, Dragon Dreaming Festival

"DanceWize NSW is a long-awaited service and health management aspect to the entertainment and festival field in NSW. The government backed program with training and health service support is a no brainer to me when producing a festival. Their ability to tailor their service around the areas of harm reduction to our events has given our events a level of support that gives me comfort and a sense of security. Involvement of a subject matter expert such the DanceWize NSW team is a necessity to the festival marketplace." - Justin Nyker, Mothership Events

“DanceWize NSW are an invaluable resource that work collaboratively with emergency service organisations and festival management to give real time intelligence on safety issues. Their care space and roving capabilities give me great comfort when managing the emergency response to affected individuals at festivals. They are an excellent adjunct to any medical provider that allows decanting from the medical service to DanceWize NSW for ongoing professional and safe care. I highly recommend them.” - Matt Wood, Ranwood Solutions

“This is a great service and initiative, so glad to see responsible harm reduction happening at music festivals.” – Craig

“Literally saving lives, while partying like a pack of badasses!” - Ben

"I wanted to say thank you for all the DanceWize Crew for looking after us at the Psyfari music festival. You guys do tremendous amount of work behind-the-scenes, ensuring that the party remains safe is outstanding! You guys deserve a round of applause!” – Claire

“Volunteering with the DanceWize NSW team has been one of the most fulfilling, rewarding, and formative experiences of my life. Being given the opportunity to train as a Key Peer Educator has given me more than I ever anticipated, including my confidence to pursue an academic career in public health and harm reduction. Every shift has been an invaluable learning experience and has allowed me to grow individually and with my fellow cohort of volunteers.” - Chris, 30

“I am a total drug policy and harm reduction nerd and was absolutely thrilled to find out DanceWize NSW was being established. Volunteering for DanceWize NSW has surpassed and exceeded all my expectations! The organisation truly supports its volunteers offering a range of education opportunities and supports. The staff and volunteer crew are absolute champs! Most importantly, being at festivals you can see the tangible difference you are making to individuals lives and the community more broadly. It is an amazing experience which I would not give up for the world!” - Alice, 29

"I love it! It's magical giving back to the festival community and being a part of the harm reduction movement. The whole DanceWize team is rad. Whether on or off shift I know I'm surrounded by a crew of caring, knowledgeable, and sick dancers 😜." - Erica, 27

"As a DW volunteer you are given the opportunity to learn, teach, be inspired and inspire others. I have met a truly eclectic bunch of amazing people all with the same goal to educate people about harm reduction, care for others when they need it, while setting an example by partying smarter at music events." - Sarah, 36

"Volunteering with Dancewize NSW has been an incredible and eye-opening experience. I have met and learned from various people that have changed my life! It is incredibly rewarding to be a part of such an amazing crew and take part in helping others and educating them about harm reduction, drugs and alcohol." - Shahrad, 21

“Volunteering with DanceWize NSW is rewarding. I feel like I’m actively engaged in helping to make the festival scene better and safer. The DanceWize NSW crew has become a family of sorts, meeting and working with other likeminded individuals has been a connective experience - it gets me out of my shell and engaging with the world.” - Achala, 24

"Volunteering for Dancewize has allowed me to help people my age feel safe and have fun; something that is lacking. The gratitude I receive from people makes me feel amazing, like I'm really making a difference." - Elvis, 24