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Our blog aims to generate meaningful commentary about alcohol policy, and to provide a platform for all members of the Australian community to share their views and concerns.

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William, in a red jumper, standing in his backyard. — Community stories

William has seen how alcohol and sport are intertwined his entire life. He wants to see change for his son’s wellbeing

Date May 22, 2026

I grew up on a farm near a small town in central NSW. Throughout my childhood I played a range of sports and liked to watch it on TV almost as much. Whenever I could, I watched sport - during the day, in the evening, even overnight while my parents...

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Natalya is pictured standing in front of a park bench on a tiled floor outdoors. Natalya is a woman with light skin, dark hair, and is wearing a large coat and jeans. — Community stories

Natalya’s story: The question that helped her cut out alcohol for good

Date May 15, 2026

After recognising alcohol was having a negative impact on her life, Natalya resolved to choose her health and happiness over what society wanted - and hasn't looked back.

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Breaking the silence: Stigma, addiction, and the fight for compassionate care

Date March 26, 2026

When I lost my son Dylan to Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in 2022, my world changed forever.

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Simon spent 20 years in alcohol marketing, now he wants to see industry better regulated

Date February 9, 2026

As a wine marketer for two decades, Simon knows intimately the tactics used by alcohol companies to sell their products.

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“I’ve not wasted a day in five years”: Brian shares sobriety journey

Date January 20, 2026

Brian Lyons has always been a runner. It gives him a sense of freedom and has become a vital part of the community he’s created in his hometown of Devonport, Tasmania.

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Scott’s journey to cutting out alcohol: ‘It was always an emotional dependence’

Date October 14, 2025

At 43, Scott feels fitter and healthier than he’s ever been. It’s been three-and-a-half years since the Sydneysider cut alcohol out of his life for good.

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Two women drinking coffee and talking. — Community stories

‘Shame thrives in silence’: The honest conversation we need to have about alcohol harm

Date October 10, 2025

By having honest conversations about alcohol harm we can remove stigma, hold industry to account, and meet dependence with compassion not condemnation.

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A man cradling a baby in his arms. — Community stories

How to support a child with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Date October 1, 2025

If your child has a FASD diagnosis, or you’re considering getting a diagnosis, it can feel daunting. But a diagnosis unlocks understanding and support.

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A Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder diagnosis helped my son navigate the world

Date September 26, 2025

I was fortunate enough to have a paediatrician correctly diagnose my son with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), when he was four years old.

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How sobriety helped Sam find the community he’d searched for his entire life

Date September 23, 2025

Sobriety has shifted Sam's perspective, where he once wanted control, he now chooses to enjoy the chaos of fatherhood.

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‘I found my strength’: Navigating FASD diagnosis as an adult

Date September 11, 2025

“The way they approached it put me at ease, and I started to understand things.”

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A white man in his 30s with a beard smiling. — Community stories

Andrew’s story: ‘Six years alcohol-free, I’ve got a fantastic life now’

Date September 10, 2025

Growing up as a gay man in regional Australia, Andrew Addie felt encouraged to drink and surrounded by a culture of alcohol.

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