While growing up, there was no way of knowing that Dylan’s life would be cut so short.
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When Simon began to consider alcohol’s role in his life, he took steps to cut it out for a few weeks, then months, at a time.
Drinking alcohol can worsen sleep, mood, stress and energy levels. Yet a recent survey of Tasmanians found that 1 in 3 don’t know there’s a link between alcohol and mental health.
FASD is often overlooked in broader discussions on alcohol related harm, yet the impact of alcohol on a developing fetus has been known for more than 50 years in the English-speaking world.
March 2025 will mark six years since I received my Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) diagnosis — a life-changing confirmation that my mother and I spent four very difficult years seeking — desperate for the acknowledgment and support of healthcare professionals, for what we had come to realise was true: That my brain and body had been irrevocably damaged by alcohol exposure in the first trimester of my mother’s pregnancy.
To celebrate the launch of FARE’s resources hub, Maz Compton shares the strategies that helped her cut out alcohol.
This month a new report found that Every Moment Matters, a groundbreaking campaign to support alcohol-free pregnancies and safe breastfeeding practices, successfully changed the actions of an estimated 16,000+ Australians in 2023.
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FARE CEO update
It is with both sadness and support that we share the news that FARE’s Chief Executive Officer, Caterina Giorgi has resigned from her role.
People with disabilities have so much to offer, but too often they are sidelined or excluded at work. We have the power to change that.
I find alcohol advertising very intrusive. It’s everywhere, and not just billboards, it follows me into my home.
FARE team member Jo shares how cutting out alcohol, alongside other changes in her life, made a palpable difference to her mental health.
Alcohol wasn’t a big factor in Rebekah’s life before she started her dream career in nursing.
