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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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Four people in Parliament House after an event, including FARE lived experience advocates and a former FARE CEO. — Policy

Opening statement to the Inquiry into the health impacts of alcohol and other drugs in Australia

Date February 7, 2025

Every day, people across Australia are negatively impacted by alcohol, through injury, mental ill-health, chronic diseases, alcohol use disorders, gender-based violence and disadvantage.

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A woman with curly black hair wearing glasses and a leather jacket. — Community stories

‘My FASD diagnosis illuminated the deep fog of misunderstanding and misdiagnosis’

Date January 29, 2025

March 2025 will mark six years since I received my Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) diagnosis — a life-changing confirmation that my mother and I spent four very difficult years seeking — desperate for the acknowledgment and support of healthcare professionals, for what we had come to realise was true:...

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Maz Compton, a woman with long brown hair and a dark complexion, is standing in front of her house, which has a large black front door. Maz is wearing a patterned blazer, black top and blue jeans. — Community stories

Maz Compton shares her tips for cutting back on alcohol on her 10-year ‘soberversary’

Date January 22, 2025

To celebrate the launch of FARE's resources hub, Maz Compton shares the strategies that helped her cut out alcohol.

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a woman with blonde hair wearing a cream jumper stands with arms crossed. — Community stories

‘I’m thrilled that parents are taking action on alcohol, pregnancy and breastfeeding’

Date January 21, 2025

This month a new report found that Every Moment Matters, a groundbreaking campaign to support alcohol-free pregnancies and safe breastfeeding practices, successfully changed the actions of an estimated 16,000+ Australians in 2023.

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Community stories

FARE CEO update

Date December 19, 2024

It is with both sadness and support that we share the news that FARE’s Chief Executive Officer, Caterina Giorgi has resigned from her role.

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A man's hand is resting on the shoulder of another man, who is wearing a green shirt. — Health

Alcohol now leading risk factor for disease and injury in young men, new data reveals

Date December 13, 2024

New data released this week paints a concerning picture of the impact the alcohol industry is having on our communities.

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Health

Your guide to cutting back on alcohol this holiday season

Date December 5, 2024

Simple steps everyone can take to create an environment that doesn’t center around alcohol.

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International Day of People with Disability: How workplaces can build an inclusive environment for everyone

Date December 3, 2024

People with disabilities have so much to offer, but too often they are sidelined or excluded at work. We have the power to change that.

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A woman watches TV with her young son. — Policy

When we let industries set their own rules, communities always lose

Date November 27, 2024

The commercial television industry’s proposal to extend the times alcohol can be advertised would be a significant step backwards in protecting children from alcohol harm.

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Community stories

Why Oliver is fed up with “intrusive” alcohol advertising

Date November 20, 2024

I find alcohol advertising very intrusive. It’s everywhere, and not just billboards, it follows me into my home.

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Policy

“Violence is gendered. Alcohol is too”: Michael Salter on preventing gendered violence in Australia

Date November 15, 2024

As Australia has built our policies around the prevention of family, domestic and sexual violence, the role of alcohol has been denied.

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“We need a healing informed approach”: Nicole Hewlett on how communities can lead change to address alcohol and violence

Date November 7, 2024

Proud Palawa woman Nicole Hewlett explains how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples play a fundamental role in addressing alcohol and violence within their communities.

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