Australian landmarks go red to raise awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Major landmarks across the country will go red this September to mark International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month.
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.
When a researcher told me he was asked to remove evidence on alcohol, I wasn’t surprised.
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.
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.
The justice system needs to be unequivocal and consistent in how it deals with alcohol use to help prevent sexual assault and ensure that justice is served for survivors. Reforming justice responses to sexual violence will directly support victim survivors.
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.
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.
FARE acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands and waters on which we operate throughout Australia. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and recognise the continuing connection to country of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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FARE acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands and waters on which we operate throughout Australia. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and recognise the continuing connection to country of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
©2024 FARE
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