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Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) @fareaustralia.bsky.social · 4h

A two-hour safety pause, backed by victim survivors, the evidence and community, can reduce the rapid flow of alcohol into homes.

SA's government needs to live up to Premier Malinauskas' promise and legislate a two-hour safety pause this year, to help keep women and children safe.

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Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) @fareaustralia.bsky.social · 4h

These are known factors in intensifying and exacerbating violence towards women and children.

State and territory alcohol laws are unfit for the digital age, but a two-hour 'safety pause' is a common-sense measure that can reduce these harms.

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Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) @fareaustralia.bsky.social · 4h

Communities expect that when new approaches to marketing and selling alcohol are introduced, appropriate safeguards are in place to prevent harm.

But that didn't occur with online sale and delivery, which has made alcohol more accessible and rapidly available in the home. 🧵

#auspol #sapol

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Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) @fareaustralia.bsky.social · 9d

Learning more about FASD, and recognising the accommodations a person living with FASD may need, can go a long way to help them reach their full potential.

Learn more at redshoesrock.org.au.

Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) @fareaustralia.bsky.social · 9d

Every person with FASD has their own individual strengths and challenges, which may include difficulties with learning, memory or impulse control.

But there are many ways to show support – and that includes understanding.

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Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) @fareaustralia.bsky.social · 9d

As Red Shoes Rock comes to a close, we want to share a message.

We all have a role to play in supporting the people in our communities who are living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

#RedShoesRock #FASD #FASDAwarenessMonth

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Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) @fareaustralia.bsky.social · 14d

Yet they have strong ties to alcohol and gambling, addictive products that have known links to violence.

There are many levers that must be pulled simultaneously to help keep women and children safe - and phasing out alcohol and gambling ads in sport is one of them.

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Community organisations call for AFL, NRL to phase out alcohol, gambling advertising ahead of surge in violence towards women and children on grand final night

Community organisations and leading family violence experts are calling on the AFL and NRL to take action to help curb the surge in violence towards women and children around grand finals by phasing o...

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Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) @fareaustralia.bsky.social · 14d

But on the last Saturday in September, police in Victoria prepare for a 20 per cent spike in calls for help from women and children experiencing violence.

The AFL, along with the NRL, have the power to foster cultural norms that can prevent violence.

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Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) @fareaustralia.bsky.social · 14d

We're calling on the AFL and NRL to step up, do what's best for the community, and cut their ties to alcohol and gambling.

Because everyone should have the right to feel safe on AFL Grand Final Day.

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#AFL #AFLGrandFinal #SportAdvertising

Community organisations call for AFL, NRL to phase out alcohol, gambling advertising ahead of surge in violence towards women and children on grand final night

Community organisations and leading family violence experts are calling on the AFL and NRL to take action to help curb the surge in violence towards women and children around grand finals by phasing o...

fare.org.au

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Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) @fareaustralia.bsky.social · 16d

📆: Wed, 24 Sep
⏰: 12:05PM AWST | 2:05PM AEST
🎫: bit.ly/4nLMMW7

Featuring:

🔴 Distinguished Prof. Elizabeth Elliott AM – FASD Expert & Clinician Researcher
🔴 Dr Vijay Roach – Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
🔴 Prof. Kirsten Black – Academic Gynaecologist
🔴 Lauren Traianou – Clinical Midwife Consultant

Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) @fareaustralia.bsky.social · 16d

Join us for our upcoming free webinar during FASD Awareness Month, presented by FARE and the FASD Hub Australia.

It includes info about impacts of prenatal alcohol exposure and why there's no safe level of alcohol consumption for women planning a pregnancy, or are pregnant.

#FASD #FASDAwareness

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Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) @fareaustralia.bsky.social · 17d

Leaders from the health and justice sectors met at Parliament House recently to discuss this issue, which needs urgent action yet is often overlooked.

These are their calls to the government.

Learn more about FASD at redshoesrock.org.au.

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Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) @fareaustralia.bsky.social · 17d

People with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) have incredible strengths.

But without the right supports, they are at higher risk of engaging with the justice system.

redshoesrock.org.au

#RedShoesRock #FASD #FASDAwareness

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Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) @fareaustralia.bsky.social · 19d

As Red Shoes Rock is all about increasing visibility of FASD, we asked six people with professional and lived experience of FASD: ‘What’s one thing you would like people to know?’

Learn more about FASD here: redshoesrock.org.au

Red Shoes Rock

September is International FASD Awareness Month. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is the leading preventable developmental disability in Australia.

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Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) @fareaustralia.bsky.social · 19d

Estimates are that up to one million Australians are currently living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) - the equivalent of one child in every classroom.

Yet, many people have not even heard about this hidden disability, which often goes undiagnosed, or misdiagnosed.

#RedShoesRock #FASD

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Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) @fareaustralia.bsky.social · 21d

Now six years alcohol-free, Andrew has shared his story through FARE’s Voices of Change program.

You can watch it here: fare.org.au/andrew-story/

Andrew’s story: ‘Six years alcohol-free, I’ve got a fantastic life now’

Growing up as a gay man in regional Australia, Andrew Addie felt encouraged to drink and surrounded by a culture of alcohol.

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Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) @fareaustralia.bsky.social · 21d

But the stigma around alcohol use had a huge impact on him getting support.

"Luckily I found a doctor that that was just really supportive, queer friendly, and it changed my life. He knew that I could get out of it, and he supported me through it,” he said.

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Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) @fareaustralia.bsky.social · 21d

Growing up as a gay man in regional Australia, Andrew felt surrounded by a culture of alcohol.

By the time he reached his 30s, he felt his alcohol use was out of control and his mental health was at a low point.

Andrew wanted to seek help.

fare.org.au/andrew-story/

#VoicesOfChange #Sobriety

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Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) @fareaustralia.bsky.social · 22d

That means FASD often goes undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, and its impacts remain under-recognised.

In this blog for the FARE website, @nofasdaustralia.bsky.social CEO Sophie Harrington outlines what the federal government must do to support Australians living with FASD.

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Australia is at a critical point on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

After decades of advocacy from families, clinicians and researchers, awareness of FASD is higher than ever in 2025.

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Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) @fareaustralia.bsky.social · 22d

Australia has taken major steps forward in recognising the scale of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), after decades of tireless advocacy.

But while more people know about FASD, training for health professionals, policy reform and investment are still lacking.

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Australia is at a critical point on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

After decades of advocacy from families, clinicians and researchers, awareness of FASD is higher than ever in 2025.

fare.org.au

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Aimee Brownbill @aimeebrownbill.bsky.social · 23d

A great collab with @fareaustralia.bsky.social @dgtl-culturesuq.bsky.social @georgeinstitute.bsky.social @nnniccc.bsky.social & prof Simone Pettigrew. More to come soon!

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Aimee Brownbill @aimeebrownbill.bsky.social · 23d

Excited to share the first results out of my ARC Early Career Industry Fellowship – starting with these timely results.
The emergence of un-checked online sale and delivery of alcohol to the home has seen an expansion in the availability of alcohol and heightened risk of harm to our community.

Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) @fareaustralia.bsky.social · 23d

New research has found online alcohol sales and advertising are exposing Australians to increased harm.

Yet, state and territory governments have been slow to act on online alcohol delivery platforms, which have exploded since the pandemic.

fare.org.au/new-study-fi...

New study finds online alcohol delivery platforms expose Australians to increased harm; strong community support for safety measures

New research has found online alcohol sales and advertising are exposing Australians to increased harm – especially people most at risk – while current laws fail to keep pace with the digital environm...

fare.org.au

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Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) @fareaustralia.bsky.social · 23d

These changes would help safeguard individuals, and women and children experiencing violence in the home, from harm.

Every state and territory Government needs to act swiftly. Making these changes a priority will help keep our community safe.

Read the full report: fare.org.au/new-study-fi...

New study finds online alcohol delivery platforms expose Australians to increased harm; strong community support for safety measures

New research has found online alcohol sales and advertising are exposing Australians to increased harm – especially people most at risk – while current laws fail to keep pace with the digital environm...

fare.org.au

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Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) @fareaustralia.bsky.social · 23d

A new study, led by researchers from FARE, The University of Queensland and @georgeinstitute.bsky.social, shines a light on how these largely unregulated platforms increase the risk of harm.

But it also shows that Australians back evidence-based, common-sense changes to alcohol laws.

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Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) @fareaustralia.bsky.social · 23d

New research has found online alcohol sales and advertising are exposing Australians to increased harm.

Yet, state and territory governments have been slow to act on online alcohol delivery platforms, which have exploded since the pandemic.

fare.org.au/new-study-fi...

New study finds online alcohol delivery platforms expose Australians to increased harm; strong community support for safety measures

New research has found online alcohol sales and advertising are exposing Australians to increased harm – especially people most at risk – while current laws fail to keep pace with the digital environm...

fare.org.au

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