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Two thirds of New South Wales (NSW) residents support the measures introduced last summer to curb alcohol-fuelled violence and, just weeks out from the 2015 State Election, voters are now calling on party leaders to outline their plans to address alcohol harms.
A new Australian study has revealed the full extent of alcohol-related family and domestic violence in Australia. More than one million children are affected in some way by others drinking, 140,000 are substantially affected and more than 10,000 are in the child protection system because of a carers drinking.
A new report has found the Liberal National Party (LNP) has little appetite for evidence-based measures to reduce alcohol harms; with the Newman Government (LNP) indicating full support for only one in ten alcohol policy measures proposed by a group of leading public health experts.
Three Queenslanders die every day as a result of alcohol related harm. Another 100 are hospitalised every day. Not enough
Victorian political parties have received more than $900,000 in political donations from the alcohol industry over the last three years,
The State’s leading coalition of health professionals, emergency and law enforcement services, community members and researchers will today unveil a
Victorian local government alcohol plans are weak, vague and largely non-existent. A new study has found the majority of local
The Liberal National Coalition and Labor Party have received a fail grade following an assessment of their commitment to alcohol
A new study has found that at least one in ten children from across the globe have been physically hurt,
Experts say a reckless alcohol promotion at a Canberra City supermarket highlights the deficiencies with existing legislation and regulation, with
A majority of Victorians think the State Government should be doing more to address alcohol-related harms and want party leaders
With almost half of young Victorians drinking 11 or more standard drinks in a session once a month or more,
New Victorian harms data has again highlighted that alcohol is Victoria’s most harmful drug. The latest available data (2012/13) examines
The alcohol industry- funded and controlled body DrinkWise has been criticised for producing a blatant beer commercial thinly disguised as a public health message. FARE claims DrinkWise has given up all pretence of being a health promotion organisation with its latest campaign which launches ahead of this weekend’s AFL Grand Final.
Newly released Victorian data has revealed the State’s alcohol harms remain extensive and are continuing to rise in the absence
The NSW ACT Alcohol Policy Alliance (NAAPA) has warned a NSW Parliamentary Committee against prematurely judging measures to reduce alcohol-related
Alcohol causes 15 deaths and hospitalises 430 Australians every day, a new VicHealth and Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education
Public health experts meeting in Brisbane today believe Dr Anthony Lynham’s resounding victory in last weekend’s Stafford by-election represents a
How the new small bars in Adelaide’s West End influence people’s perceptions of safety and amenity is the focus of
97 per cent of Australian women want to be asked about alcohol use during pregnancy and now a new national
South Australia has become the first state in the nation to pass landmark alcohol delivery reforms.
A Federal Government inquiry has today recommended the Australian Government take action on alcohol marketing and rapid home delivery, measures advocates say will significantly reduce
September marks International FASD Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
New research shows one in six children have experienced harm from the alcohol use of adults around them, including verbal abuse and violence.
The groundbreaking Every Moment Matters campaign website has clocked more than 1 million visits since launching in November 2021. The campaign, which provides evidence-based information
Today National Cabinet agreed to take action on alcohol to help prevent gender-based violence and violence against children in Australia.
More than 30 community, health, Aboriginal, research and women’s organisations from across Australia are calling on members of the National Cabinet to commit to taking action on alcohol’s role in domestic, family and sexual violence.
Major landmarks across the country will go red this September to mark International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month.
FARE welcomes the Rapid Review Expert Panel’s recommendations relating to alcohol, to prevent domestic, family and sexual violence in Australia. The report outlines a range of recommendations including reviewing and strengthening alcohol regulation and better supporting the role of alcohol and other drug organisations in prevention.
New research released today by FARE proves the damaging levels at which alcohol companies are bombarding Australians with “Buy Now” digital ads that simultaneously promote, sell, and arrange delivery of alcohol into people’s homes – in just a few clicks.
A new pilot study analysing screen recordings from young people’s online activity has found that companies are targeting them with ads for harmful products including alcohol, gambling and junk food.
Community organisations and researchers working in violence prevention and alcohol harm reduction are meeting this week to discuss the role of alcohol in violence against women and children and the policy and program responses needed to address this.
As part of the 2024-25 Federal Budget, the Government announced funding of $5 million to continue the campaign. Developed by FARE and funded by the Australian Government, the campaign’s evaluation demonstrates it’s making an impact.
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