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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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Angelene observes a photograph, in an image used for International Women's Day. — Community stories

“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”

Date August 29, 2023

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”

Date August 29, 2023

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”

Date August 4, 2023

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

Date June 8, 2023

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”

Date May 9, 2023

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”

Date May 5, 2023

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

Date April 17, 2023

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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Middle aged man sitting outside with a contended look on his face — Community stories

“I’ve found many things in my life that are far more important to me than alcohol”

Date April 4, 2023

I’m Rodney and I work in policy and research at FARE. I’m someone with a personal experience of alcohol dependency. I don’t fit some of the stereotypes of alcohol dependency – I didn’t experience significant trauma and didn’t use alcohol until my mid-20s. But I did end up using it...

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Young woman standing on her apartment balcony — Community stories

“That’s when I realised something needs to change — I cannot rely on alcohol”

Date February 14, 2023

Pauline was never a big drinker. But to deal with the challenges presented by COVID-19, she started relying on a glass of wine or two every night.

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Young man standing in front of his garage — Community stories

“Where’s the problem in my life? … The one consistent thing that was there was alcohol”

Date December 8, 2022

As a young person in the bodyboarding community, Tyler became immersed in the partying and alcohol culture that came along with it. But alcohol didn’t just remain a social thing – Tyler came to associate alcohol as a ‘reward’, giving himself ‘permission’ to drink often.

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Middle-aged woman standing in her backyard with a serious expression on her face — Community stories

“I’m not going to go back to drinking… that’s the best decision for my health”

Date October 30, 2022

Throughout her early adulthood, Kathryn was a binge drinker – so much so, she says, that it felt like part of her identity. Later, as a mum of three sons, a ‘morning after’ moment on a family holiday led her to decide to take a break from alcohol. so, she says, that...

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Young woman listening to an older woman — Community stories

Launching Voices of Change

Date October 27, 2022

Who doesn’t like an inspiring story? Whether it’s a thought-provoking magazine article, a powerful TV documentary, or a heartfelt social media reel, stories have the power to move people and start honest conversations about the issues that our communities face.

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