Cutting out alcohol changed everything for Caroline
As Caroline reached her 30s and became a mum, she knew something needed to change.
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.
As Caroline reached her 30s and became a mum, she knew something needed to change.
Tasmanian Matt Dingjan undertook an incredible feat this year – running for 24 hours straight in memory of his mother Debbie.
Like many women in midlife, I had a complicated relationship with alcohol. It wasn’t a dramatic rock-bottom moment, but a slow realisation.
When Simon began to consider alcohol’s role in his life, he took steps to cut it out for a few weeks, then months, at a time.
I find alcohol advertising very intrusive. It’s everywhere, and not just billboards, it follows me into my home.
FARE team member Jo shares how cutting out alcohol, alongside other changes in her life, made a palpable difference to her mental health.
As Caroline reached her 30s and became a mum, she knew something needed to change.
Tasmanian Matt Dingjan undertook an incredible feat this year – running for 24 hours straight in memory of his mother Debbie.
Like many women in midlife, I had a complicated relationship with alcohol. It wasn’t a dramatic rock-bottom moment, but a slow realisation.
When Simon began to consider alcohol’s role in his life, he took steps to cut it out for a few weeks, then months, at a time.
It is vital decision-makers hear from people in our community with lived experience of alcohol harms.
In a public hearing at Parliament House in February 2025, lived experience advocates shared their expertise with the Committee Members.
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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