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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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“I thought it would be hard, but it was a positive thing for me to realise I didn’t need it”

Date December 1, 2023

Mother-of-three Breanna McGuire had some odd cravings during pregnancy, but alcohol wasn’t one of them.

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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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“Times have changed. The Guidelines and information have come a long way, and the advice is clear.”

Date November 9, 2023

Hearing their mum, Robin, talk about her experiences more than three decades ago really brought home to sisters Taryn and Christy just how different current attitudes are to drinking alcohol in pregnancy.

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“I plan to shout about the link between alcohol and breast cancer … it might save a life”

Date October 25, 2023

When Corrine was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022, she threw herself into research and discovered how history of heavy drinking could have played a part.

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“My perspective towards FASD has changed a lot… I’m in a much better place, but it wasn’t like that in the beginning”

Date September 29, 2023

By anyone’s measure, Gilberto Spencer has lived – and is living – a very impressive life. Gilberto is also living and functioning with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), and he wants to tell his story.

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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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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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“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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