Sydney has adopted the ‘Ask for Angela’ campaign following its’ success after being conceived in Lincolnshire, England in 2015.

The NSW State Government, Police Force, AHA NSW and City of Sydney have launched the joint safety initiative within Sydney’s on-premise venues.

The concept involves patrons subtly asking a staff member at a venue for ‘Angela’ as a signal that they are in a vulnerable situation or that they feel unsafe.

The trained staff can then discreetly and safely escort them off the premises or call the police. Watch the video below for a better understanding of the concept.