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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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Alcohol and heart health: How cutting back can be a strong move for your heart

Date May 8, 2024

You may know that in order to sustain good heart health, you need to be mindful of how much red meat you eat, limit your salt intake, and eat a healthy amount of vegetables, fruit and wholegrains. But, did you know that reducing your alcohol intake can also help keep...

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FARE's Health Promotion Manager Marie Hobden, who has worked as a midwife and lactation consultant for 15 years. — Health

International Day of the Midwife: Helping women have alcohol-free pregnancies

Date May 3, 2024

Midwives play one of the most important roles in providing support and care to women who are pregnant, and in the early stages of breastfeeding. Throughout this journey, they provide advice about why it’s important to go alcohol-free during pregnancy, and safe breastfeeding practices. The Australian Alcohol Guidelines advise...

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

Date April 22, 2024

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

Date March 18, 2024

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

Date March 8, 2024

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

Date March 1, 2024

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

Date December 21, 2023

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

Date December 19, 2023

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

Date November 30, 2023

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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Two men stand outside in activewear, one with his arm around the other, both hold a water bottle. — Health

Small changes for big benefits

Date June 9, 2023

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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Aboriginal family posing for a photo — Health

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

Date February 24, 2023

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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Young man sitting alone and deep in thought — Health

Stigma: An invisible barrier to accessing support

Date February 16, 2023

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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