NSW politicians proudly stood alongside DrinkWise asking people to drink in moderation, while those same companies block effective alcohol policy reforms that could prevent harm.
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“My hands were tied”
The line between marketing and alcohol delivery is increasingly blurred.
As a midwife and lactation consultant for more than 15 years, Marie Hobden has supported countless women through pregnancy.
Joan* knows first-hand how alcohol intensifies family violence.
Sue discusses why it’s so important for partners and family to support women to have an alcohol-free pregnancy.
Carolyn Perlini ran in the HBF Run for a Reason in Perth last May in honour of her cousin Simon
The online world is a predatory marketing minefield but there are currently no protections for children and young people.
Jenny stopped drinking alcohol before she started trying for a baby, because she knew it was best for her health, and her baby’s health.
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“Believing us IS the strategy”
We were not just talking, we were committed to pulling together tangible actions to prevent harm to women and children.
Ask any woman if she would cross the street to avoid a drunk and aggressive man, and the answer would be unequivocally yes.
After almost 14 years of sobriety, James shares his experience of navigating pervasive drinking culture and how he decided to cut out alcohol altogether.
One of the hardest things about experiencing violence is being robbed of your voice. When your safety is threatened and you’re forced into silence, there’s nobody to speak up for you or your children. But this week, it feels like we are finally being heard.