“I knew there was going to be a serious tipping point and I was racing towards it”
Alcohol wasn’t a big factor in Rebekah’s life before she started her dream career in nursing.
Discover the real-life stories of fellow Australians or share your experience to help inspire others and bring about change.
Uncover stories of people around the country who have an experience to share about the role of alcohol in their lives, whether for themselves, their family, or their friends.
When we are worried about alcohol for ourselves or someone we love, it can help to know others have been through this before – to hear their experiences and learn from their advice.
Alcohol wasn’t a big factor in Rebekah’s life before she started her dream career in nursing.
Karyn wanted to support the young people in her community and provide mentoring to help them thrive.
On New Year’s Day 2015, Maz Compton – a former MTV presenter, radio host and the brains behind the book and podcast ‘Last Drinks’ – made the decision to give up alcohol for one month.
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.
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.
Alcohol wasn’t a big factor in Rebekah’s life before she started her dream career in nursing.
Karyn wanted to support the young people in her community and provide mentoring to help them thrive.
On New Year’s Day 2015, Maz Compton – a former MTV presenter, radio host and the brains behind the book and podcast ‘Last Drinks’ – made the decision to give up alcohol for one month.
Joan* knows first-hand how alcohol intensifies family violence.
Every experience with alcohol is unique, and your voice has power.
Share your story to help create change – whether through encouraging others to reach out for support, or ensuring decision-makers consider the real experiences of everyday Australians when deciding on policies that affect our communities.
Australians deserve to have a say in the role that alcohol plays in their lives and communities.
At FARE, we want to amplify community voices about the impact of alcohol, to make sure people are put first when it comes to decisions that affect their health.
With your support, local advocates and grassroots organisations can create the change they want to see in their communities.
Will you join the community taking action on alcohol?
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©2024 FARE
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