Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE)

Today, the Federal Government announced that it is making some changes to the Privacy Act. But what does the Privacy Act have to do with alcohol? Over the coming days we’ll be unpacking what changes to the Privacy Act means in relation to predatory online marketing practices and preventing alcohol harms. #Privacy #OnlineSafety #ESafety #Data #Marketing #PrivacyAct

Last week, the Prime Minister and First Ministers of every jurisdiction in Australia acknowledged the role that systems and harmful industries, like alcohol, can play in exacerbating violence. This is an acknowledgement that could not have been imagined four months ago - when alcohol was not mentioned once by National Cabinet. As Kym Valentine, an experienced television/theatre actor and Survivor Advocate said: “For far too long, it has been politically controversial to take action on alcohol – despite the fact that the link between alcohol and violence has always been categorically undeniable." "For victim survivors and children this is a significant moment. Our real-life experiences can’t be ignored, suppressed or denied any more.” Now, we look forward to continuing to work with all states and territories to ensure the voices of victim survivors are heard, and that Australian laws on alcohol prioritise the health and wellbeing of women and children. #ViolenceAgainstWomen #HarmPrevention #PublicHealth

Every Moment Matters has just marked a new milestone! Since launching in November 2021, the national awareness campaign has provided evidence-based information and advice about alcohol, pregnancy and breastfeeding. We can confirm that the official campaign website has just ticked over its one millionth view! Every Moment Matters, developed by FARE and funded by the Australian Government, is making a real difference by increasing the number of Australians who intend to have alcohol-free pregnancies. Speaking on the milestone, Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care, Mark Butler MP said: “The Australian Government is proud to continue our investment in this important and impactful campaign, and to lead the world in FASD awareness and prevention.” “We look forward to achieving a generational change in achieving alcohol-free pregnancies, and a reduction in the number of babies being born with FASD across Australia.” Find out more about the impact of Every Moment Matters: https://lnkd.in/gs8dwjJm #EveryMomentMatters #Pregnancy #Breastfeeding #PublicHealth

Thank you to everyone who joined us to mark International FASD Awareness Day at Australian Parliament House today, including Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care, Mark Butler MP and Shadow Minister for Health and Aged Care, Senator Anne Ruston. We want to extend our thanks to Lived Experience Advisors Jessica Birch and Angelene Bruce, Ngunnawal Elder Aunty Violet, FARE Board Director Jackie Trad, NOFASD Australia Founder Sue Miers, Dr Robyn Williams and FASD Hub Australia Chair Professor Elizabeth Elliott for speaking at the event. And a special thank you to our partners NOFASD Australia, NACCHO Australia and FASD Hub Australia - our collaboration is what makes this event so incredibly special. By raising awareness of FASD on September 9, and every day, we can all make this invisible disability visible. #RedShoesRock #FASD #FASDAwarenessDay

It’s International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day! 🙌

 FASD is a lifelong disability caused by prenatal alcohol exposure and is Australia's leading preventable developmental disability. Advocates Jessica and Ange are here to explain why today is so important, and how you can get involved. 👠❤️ If you’re sporting red shoes, socks or clothing today, or come across one of the dozens of landmarks lit up in red, remember to post a photo using the hashtags #RedShoesRock and #FASD! Together, we can make this invisible disability - visible! https://lnkd.in/g66gBDaN #FASDAwarenessDay #PublicHealth

Today, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese named alcohol as one of the areas that National Cabinet will act on to prevent and reduce gender-based violence. Australia’s Premiers and Chief Ministers committed to reviewing their state and territory liquor laws and sharing best practice and reforms, before National Cabinet reconvenes. FARE welcomes this announcement and the opportunity to continue to work with states and territories to progress these reforms. Survivor Advocate Kym Valentine said: “Thank you for hearing us, and for believing us.” “For victim survivors and children this is a significant moment. Our real-life experiences can’t be ignored, suppressed or denied any more.” #ViolenceAgainstWomen #GenderBasedViolence #Advocacy #auspol

"The strategy to solving this emergency is to believe us. Believe us when we tell you that alcohol is a bomb. It is hurting us, and it intensifies violence." Victim Survivor Kym Valentine has penned a letter to members of National Cabinet ahead of their meeting this Friday, urging them to adopt the rapid review's recommendations relating to alcohol in full. Take a couple of minutes to read Kym's personal plea to our nation's key decision-makers. #ViolenceAgainstWomen #HarmPrevention

"We’ve always known that when drinking is involved, it is like pouring petrol on a bonfire.” Survivor Advocate Kym Valentine is one of more than 30 community leaders who signed an open letter urging National Cabinet to adopt a rapid review panel's recommendations regarding alcohol's role in gendered and family violence in full. Community, health, Aboriginal, research and women’s organisations urged the Prime Minister, Premiers and Chief Ministers to take a united stance and protect women and children from alcohol-related violence. NACCHO Australia CEO Pat Turner AM said: “We’ve known for decades that alcohol contributes to the rates and severity of domestic and family violence across the country. ” FARE CEO Caterina Giorgi added: “This is a once in a generation opportunity to drive meaningful change that will prevent gender-based violence and violence against children.” Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dZdYSJux #ViolenceAgainstWomen #HarmPrevention #auspol

This Friday, the Prime Minister, Premiers and Chief Ministers will convene for National Cabinet - with the rapid review final report “Unlocking the prevention potential: Accelerating action to end domestic, family and sexual violence” in front of them.   The report provides a blueprint for government reform that will prevent and reduce harm – including specific actions on alcohol as a lever to reduce violence.   We've joined more than 30 community, health, Aboriginal, research and women's organisations from across Australia, calling on National Cabinet to adopt the expert panel's recommendations on alcohol swiftly, fully and without compromise.   Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dZdYSJux Women's Community Shelters NACCHO Australia The Australian Alcohol and other Drugs Council Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) DANA - Drug and Alcohol Nurses of Australasia Danila Dilba Health Service Hello Sunday Morning NOFASD Australia Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Association ACT (ATODA) South Australian Network of Drug & Alcohol Services (SANDAS) Alcohol and Drug Foundation Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Council Alcohol Change Australia Kym Valentine Holyoake Sober in the Country Ltd Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Aboriginal Corporation National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA) DVConnect The George Institute for Global Health #ViolenceAgainstWomen #HarmPrevention #auspol

Karyn wants to see all young people in her community who live with disabilities like Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) thrive.  That’s why she established Auntie’s Place.  It's a community-led safe space where young people are also mentored on alcohol and other drugs, and mental health, by local aunties and uncles. “[It's] somewhere where you’ve got mob looking after our own mob as well,” the Eastern Arrernte, Warlpiri and Djaru woman says.  Find out more about Karyn’s work with young people living with FASD: https://lnkd.in/gKxYSbVq 🎥: GARUWA #RedShoesRock #FASD #FASDAwareness NOFASD Australia NACCHO Australia FASD Hub Australia