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Tuned marketing, alcohol and privacy laws: where Australia falls short

Privacy reform is urgently needed, with few checks and balances for data-driven marketing practices. This is most evident when you look at what is happening with kids data online.

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Transparency supports democracy: new search tool tracks industry influence

Using Influence Engine, people can discover various activities of corporations, including alcohol companies.

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“Children deserve a sense of urgency”: Kym Valentine on the national conversation around alcohol-related family violence

For far too long, it was politically controversial to take action. Alcohol was blatantly ignored, when it's a known accelerant for domestic, family and sexual violence.

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“I knew there was going to be a serious tipping point and I was racing towards it”

Alcohol wasn’t a big factor in Rebekah’s life before she started her dream career in nursing.

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From Misdiagnosis to Understanding: Sharing our FASD story

During FASD Awareness Month, I share my story to help break the stigma, and support people on a similar path to finding the best care for their children.

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Webinar: Unpacking the intersection of alcohol and gendered violence

On 16 September we hosted a webinar unpacking the link between alcohol and gendered violence. The panelists were: Survivor Advocate, Kym Valentine Researcher in alcohol-related intimate partner violence, Dr Ingrid Wilson Palawa woman and researcher, Nicole Hewlett Criminology Professor Michael Salter Key takeaways We know alcohol intensifies and exacerbates violence....

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The Every Moment Matters campaign reaches a one in a million milestone

The groundbreaking national health campaign, Every Moment Matters, continues to increase awareness about alcohol, pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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Policy

What does the Privacy Act have to do with alcohol?

Right now, there is an important national conversation about information privacy, and the impact of social media on children and young people.

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Health

Red Shoes Rock: Welcome to FASD Awareness Month

After last year’s massively successful campaign, the Red Shoes Rock team is back and ready to rock!

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Policy

Key takeaways from the expert panel’s recommendations on alcohol to prevent gendered violence

The panel made recommendations across a range of sectors, including calling on governments to strengthen Australia’s alcohol laws.

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Community stories

Karyn created a safe space for young people in her community. Here’s why

Karyn wanted to support the young people in her community and provide mentoring to help them thrive.

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Health

FASD Awareness Day: Melbourne Town Hall, Australian Mint, Story Bridge, Big Banana among landmarks going red

To mark FASD Awareness Day on 9 September more than 60 landmarks will go red.

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