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

29/01/2025

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: That my brain and body had been irrevocably damaged by alcohol exposure in the first trimester of my mother’s pregnancy.

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

22/01/2025

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

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

21/01/2025

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.

National campaign about alcohol, pregnancy, and breastfeeding delivers $236m benefit to Australians

21/01/2025

A groundbreaking campaign to support alcohol-free pregnancies and safe breastfeeding practices has reduced the cost of alcohol harms in Australia

Poll Snapshot – Australians’ alcohol use and intentions to change

14/01/2025

A national poll has revealed that 44 per cent of Australians who drink alcohol want to drink less or stop drinking altogether.

New survey shows 44 per cent of Australians who drink alcohol want to make a change

14/01/2025

A national poll of Australians has revealed that 44 per cent of people who drink alcohol want to drink less or stop drinking altogether.

Poll snapshot: Australians’ views on alcohol advertising

13/01/2025

This national poll asked Australians about their views on alcohol advertising when children are likely to be watching,
including during sports.

New survey shows majority of Australians are concerned about industry proposal for more alcohol ads on TV

13/01/2025

A national poll has found almost all Australians are concerned by a commercial television industry proposal that could allow additional alcohol ads on TV.

FARE CEO update

19/12/2024

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.

Community and health leaders welcome draft alcohol laws in South Australia to prevent gendered violence

19/12/2024

Today community and health leaders have welcomed the South Australian Government’s proposed changes to alcohol laws, to prioritise the health and wellbeing of women and children.

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

13/12/2024

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

Your guide to cutting back on alcohol this holiday season

05/12/2024

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

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

03/12/2024

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.

Urgent call for NT Government to retain floor price on alcohol to prioritise health and safety of Territorians

28/11/2024

Today representatives from community, health, research and Aboriginal community-controlled organisations have called on the Northern Territory Government to reconsider their plan to scrap the Minimum Unit Price on alcohol.

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

27/11/2024

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.

Community opposes industry plan to flood TV screens with more alcohol ads

22/11/2024

Community, health and children’s organisations are warning of the disastrous impact of proposed changes to the Commercial TV Industry Code that will allow 800 hours of additional alcohol ads on television each year.

Launch of new health campaign ‘Be Nice to Brain’ in Tasmania

21/11/2024

The Foundation of Alcohol Research and Education (FARE), in partnership with the Tasmanian Government, has launched a new digital campaign highlighting the link between alcohol and mental health.

Be Nice to Brain

21/11/2024

Be Nice To Brain is a digital awareness campaign that provides clear, evidence-based health information about the link between alcohol, mental health and wellbeing.

Why Oliver is fed up with “intrusive” alcohol advertising

20/11/2024

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

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

15/11/2024

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

Election 2016: Prevent alcohol harm and protect aussie families

27/05/2016

Australia’s leading alcohol harm prevention organisation has today called on all political parties to take action to protect children and families from the devastating effects of alcohol.

Origin fail: Blues booze blows

23/05/2016

A State of Origin Blues promotion offering free beer has been slammed by former New South Wales Origin player, Steve Ella, who is dismayed about the saturation of alcohol advertising in sport.

NT government urged to act on year-old FASD report

18/04/2016

Health experts are calling for the Northern Territory (NT) Government to do more to prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and to act on the recommendations made by the Legislative Assembly Inquiry more than a year ago.

Principals’ reports of adults’ alcohol use in Australian secondary schools

15/04/2016

This research report quantifies and compares the extent to which alcohol is used at secondary school events when students are present in New South Wales and Victoria, and examines school principals’ level of agreement with these practices, awareness of and support for state policies on this issue.

Victorian high school principals short served on alcohol guidance

15/04/2016

Victorian high school principals receive less support and clear guidance about recommended alcohol policies, and are therefore more likely to serve booze at their school functions than those in New South Wales.

Alcohol sports sponsorship linked to risky drinking

25/02/2016

A study released today has found a significant association between alcohol sports sponsorship and risky drinking among schoolchildren and adult athletes.

Revealed: the reasons why adults fail to comply with secondary supply laws

10/11/2015

Australians continue to break the law and supply alcohol to underage drinkers in the belief that there is little risk of detection or punishment. A new study examining the reasons why adults aren’t complying with secondary supply laws has recommended raising awareness of the penalties, together with greater enforcement measures, and effective public education campaigns that challenge social norms and the assumption that ‘everyone else does it’.

Why don’t friends and relatives of underage drinkers comply with secondary supply laws in NSW?

10/11/2015

Australian Catholic University – The study sought to explore why Australian adults continue to provide alcohol to adolescents despite being aware that this behaviour is illegal. Given the substantial body of literature exploring reasons for compliance with traffic laws, we also sought to explore similarities and differences in perceptions of secondary supply, speeding, and drink driving offences.

Buried government report calls for overdue reform of alcohol advertising

23/10/2015

The Commonwealth Government is being urged to establish an independent review of Australia’s broadcast and digital alcohol advertising guidelines.

Government must raise bar on alcohol advertising standards on all platforms

18/09/2015

The Commonwealth Government is being urged to establish an independent review of Australia’s broadcast and digital alcohol advertising guidelines.

Aussies pay price for alcohol spend

27/08/2015

New research into Australian spending habits shows households that spend more on alcohol were more likely to report experiencing financial hardship, such as being unable to pay bills on time or going without meals.

Submission on the development of the 2015 Children’s Right Report

21/08/2015

The Foundation for Alcohol Research for Education (FARE) provided comments to the National Children’s Commissioner for the development of the 2015 Children’s Rights Report, addressing each of the proposed questions with a focus on the role and impact of alcohol in family violence.

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