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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.

Community stories

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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Community stories

“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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Community stories

“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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Community stories

“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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Policy

Open letter: Alcohol industry’s review of its Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code (ABAC)

Date April 27, 2023

For more than two decades, alcohol companies have largely set their own advertising rules through the Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code (ABAC) Scheme. Unsurprisingly, these rules are weak and littered with loopholes. Because they are voluntary, they are consequence-free when breaches occur.

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Community stories

“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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Associate Professor Nic Carah — Policy

VIDEO: ‘Our phone has become a bottle shop’

Date March 17, 2023

With online connection more important in our everyday lives than ever, it’s essential we ensure a safe and healthy digital environment for everyone.

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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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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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Close up of woman's hands holding a smartphone — Policy

On Safer Internet Day, highlighting the urgent need for reforms and regulations on digital platforms

Date February 7, 2023

Decision makers are rightfully probing the role of digital platforms like Meta, Twitter, TikTok and Snapchat in Australians’ lives, with multiple inquiries considering the regulations that should apply to multi-national social media companies.

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