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“Times have changed. The Guidelines and information have come a long way, and the advice is clear.”

Hearing their mum, Robin, talk about her experiences more than three decades ago really brought home to sisters Taryn and Christy just how different current attitudes are to drinking alcohol in pregnancy.

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“I plan to shout about the link between alcohol and breast cancer … it might save a life”

When Corrine was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022, she threw herself into research and discovered how history of heavy drinking could have played a part.

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“My perspective towards FASD has changed a lot… I’m in a much better place, but it wasn’t like that in the beginning”

By anyone’s measure, Gilberto Spencer has lived – and is living – a very impressive life. Gilberto is also living and functioning with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), and he wants to tell his story.

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“There’s plenty of parents and caregivers out there, and that’s where I’ve done most of my healing — in finding I wasn’t alone”

Angelene’s son lives with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). In this video, she talks about alcohol dependence, her son’s FASD diagnosis and her life now as a passionate FASD advocate.

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“People with FASD have just as much desire to be in the world, to engage and to have wonderful experiences”

When Jessica was diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) at age 33, it helped her to better understand herself and her experiences of the world. Hear about Jessica’s journey to her diagnosis and how she’s raising awareness of FASD in the community.

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“Healthy pregnancies are a community responsibility”

Jen found a range of enjoyable ways to stay healthy and active during her pregnancies with her sons. She also learned more about why it’s important to avoid alcohol during this time and while breastfeeding.

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Health

Small changes for big benefits

Around a quarter of adults in Australia are exceeding the Australian Alcohol Guidelines, which recommend limiting alcohol to no more than 10 standard drinks a week and no more than 4 standard drinks on any one day.

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“The stories that we tell… we got to get it out there for people to listen and understand”

Watch Aunty Helen as she talks about why she will continue advocating for her community’s health and wellbeing.

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“When people say good things about me, like giving up drinking… I’m really proud of myself”

Joshua is a Warlpiri/Tiwi man from the Bagot community in Darwin, Northern Territory. Alcohol caused a lot of problems in his life — trouble with the police, hospitalisations, and mental ill health. But today, after giving up drinking, he is proud to set a good example for his son and...

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“We really wanted a good future for our child-to-be and that was worth more than a night out”

When Lauren Pettis (35) and her husband, Phil, began trying for a baby at the end of 2020, the couple made the conscious decision to go alcohol-free for their pregnancy journey.

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Policy

Open letter: Alcohol industry’s review of its Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code (ABAC)

For more than two decades, alcohol companies have largely set their own advertising rules through the Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code (ABAC) Scheme. Unsurprisingly, these rules are weak and littered with loopholes. Because they are voluntary, they are consequence-free when breaches occur.

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“My son wanted to live but he couldn’t navigate his alcohol addiction”

Warning: This story contains details that may be distressing. No parent expects their child’s life to be cut short by alcohol. My son Dylan was just 26 when he died from alcohol-induced hepatitis, or liver inflammation.

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