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“A gift of knowing, truth and hope”: Learning from Aboriginal alcohol programs

Learning from 50 years of Aboriginal Alcohol Programs, looks back over half a century on actions taken to prevent or reduce alcohol-related harm in Aboriginal communities, Nicole Hewlett writes.

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Preventing harms from alcohol marketed and sold online

As the ways we use technology have changed, alcohol companies have developed new approaches to marketing their harmful products online.

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

International Women’s Day: Five female perspectives on alcohol harms

On this International Women’s Day, we are looking back on some of the candid conversations we’ve had with these amazing women – and the change they are creating.

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Alcohol is harming millions of Australians. New data highlights the need for change

A new survey found more than 6 million Australians drink alcohol at high-risk levels, and many in our community support measures to reduce harm.

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Supporting each other this holiday season

The festive season can be tough for people trying to cut back on alcohol. Here's ways we can support each other.

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How to ensure your breastmilk is alcohol free

Parents want clear information when it comes to the health of their babies. Check out these tips and strategies to ensure your breastmilk is alcohol free.

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Every Moment Matters campaign celebrates two year milestone

Launched in November 2021, Every Moment Matters (EMM) is a national health campaign sharing the latest evidence-based information and resources about alcohol, pregnancy and breastfeeding. In the two years since its launch, EMM has reached millions of Australians, and data shows that the campaign has made a significant impact in...

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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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‘Strong Born’: Supporting Aboriginal communities to yarn about FASD

Sharing information about alcohol-free pregnancies and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) can help every baby to be strong born. Strong Born is the latest part of the broader Every Moment Matters initiative and shares new resources created with and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in rural and remote...

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Stigma: An invisible barrier to accessing support

Stigma and discrimination are a common experience for people with mental health or alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues, and people with disability, including Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). This can occur within social, healthcare, welfare, support services, criminal justice and employment settings.

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The ‘individual responsibility’ myth

We rightfully celebrate when people set or achieve a sobriety goal or milestone, because making a change when it comes to alcohol – against a backdrop of incessant alcohol company marketing and excessive availability – is so difficult. But what do we need to do to make this change easier...

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