Brian Lyons has always been a runner. It gives him a sense of freedom and has become a vital part of the community he’s created in his hometown of Devonport, Tasmania.
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For Mental Health Month, five Tasmanians share their story of how cutting back or cutting out alcohol was a decision that ultimately supported their mental health.
At 43, Scott feels fitter and healthier than he’s ever been. It’s been three-and-a-half years since the Sydneysider cut alcohol out of his life for good.
By having honest conversations about alcohol harm we can remove stigma, hold industry to account, and meet dependence with compassion not condemnation.
South Australia’s Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence has given the state’s leaders a clear direction to pull every lever to help prevent violence towards women and children – including action on alcohol.
Our Children’s Online Privacy Code submission calls for better laws to prevent harms to children and strengthen their digital rights.
If your child has a FASD diagnosis, or you’re considering getting a diagnosis, it can feel daunting. But a diagnosis unlocks understanding and support.
I was fortunate enough to have a paediatrician correctly diagnose my son with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), when he was four years old.
Sobriety has shifted Sam’s perspective, where he once wanted control, he now chooses to enjoy the chaos of fatherhood.
The emergence of the online sale of alcohol for delivery to homes means alcohol is more available and there is heightened risk of harm to our community.
“The way they approached it put me at ease, and I started to understand things.”
After decades of advocacy from families, clinicians and researchers, awareness of FASD is higher than ever in 2025.