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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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Two men having a conversation with each other — Health

The ‘individual responsibility’ myth

Date January 20, 2023

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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Young man looking solemnly out of a window — Health

We need to talk about alcohol

Date January 10, 2023

Recently released Australian Bureau of Statistics released data showed that more people are dying because of alcohol, with increases two years in a row bringing alcohol-induced deaths to their highest rate in a decade. If you didn’t hear about this, it's not surprising, because these findings did not spark a...

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Diverse range of people lighting sparklers outside at night — Health

Taking resolutions on alcohol beyond the new year

Date January 5, 2023

For many of us, January is a time for some well-earned rest and relaxation. It's a great chance to take a break from work to enjoy travel, spend time with loved ones or just unwind at home.

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Mother holding her baby while speaking with a lactation consultant — Health

Three tips for safe feeding this festive season

Date December 21, 2022

Are you breastfeeding? Did you know that if alcohol is in your bloodstream, it’s also in your breastmilk – and at the same concentration? Or that just one standard drink remains in your breastmilk for an average of two hours?

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Young couple holding their newborn baby — Health

Every Moment Matters in a milestone year

Date December 9, 2022

As we mark the one-year anniversary of Every Moment Matters, we're taking the chance to reflect on the campaign's development and achievements so far.

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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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World map showing organisations who support banning alcohol ads on Netflix — Policy

Community organisations call on Netflix to set the standard with an ad model that prioritises health and wellbeing

Date November 1, 2022

As the world’s biggest streaming platform, with more than 220 million subscribers, Netflix has the chance to set the standard and establish an ad model that prioritises people’s health and wellbeing. Netflix has already made an important decision to exclude gambling advertising from its new ad-supported subscription tier. Now, more...

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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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Female doctor showing a scan to a female patient — Health

Alcohol causes breast cancer, so why aren’t we talking more about it?

Date October 21, 2022

When people think of the harms caused by alcohol, they often talk about injury, violence or diseases like cirrhosis of the liver. Less frequent are discussions about alcohol and cancer.

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Two men sitting in a sports stadium press room while drinking alcohol — Health

When sporting professionals oppose unhealthy and harmful sponsorships

Date October 6, 2022

Recently, Kylian Mbappé – the world’s highest-paid soccer player – refused to be involved in marketing photos with KFC. While the French Football Federation’s official partner KFC was unimpressed by this action, they backflipped on comments made by an executive who seemed to threaten legal action against the player.

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Female doctor talking to a pregnant woman — Health

Supporting health professionals to have conversations about alcohol and pregnancy

Date September 30, 2022

Health professionals are one of the most trusted sources of information on pregnancy. When it comes to alcohol use during pregnancy, they play a key role in communicating clear advice based on the ‘Australian Guidelines to Reduce Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol’ (the Guidelines) by the National Health and Medical...

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