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FARE is an independent, not-for-profit organisation striving for an Australia free from alcohol harm.

The Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) is a not-for-profit organisation working to lift up community voices and create an Australia free from alcohol harms. If you would like to contribute to FARE’s important work, call us on (02) 5104 9311, email [email protected], or visit www.fare.org.au.

03/11/2026

Want to lace up and run the streets of Sydney for a good cause?

Whether you've missed out on the ballot or are still on the fence deciding, we have 25 guaranteed spots for the 2027 TCS Sydney Marathon – and one of them could be yours!

Everyone has a unique lived experience with alcohol to share, and their own reason for wanting action on alcohol harms. Fundraising for FARE is your chance to do something incredible for a cause that's close to your heart.

So apply today to avoid missing out!

01/11/2026

"We don't have to accept alcohol advertising as a permanent part of sport." This is a great clip from Hello Sunday Morning CEO, Dr Nicole Lee.

Our major sports are currently saturated in alcohol ads. At the same time, we know these are environments where high-risk drinking increases the risk of violence against women and children.

We also know when children and young people are exposed to alcohol ads – like during major sports games – they are more likely to start drinking earlier, and at higher risk levels later in life.

There's a solution within our grasp right now, and the power for making it happen rests with Australian Communications and Media Authority, Australia's media regulator.

It can close a 'sports loophole' that allows commercial television broadcasters to show alcohol ads at any time of day if it's during sport, and introduce a new 'program standard' that better protects the community from harmful alcohol advertising. ACMA is expected to hand its decision down by the end of the year.

30/10/2026

And what house do people wearing this costume haunt? Parliament House! 👻

Alcohol lobbyists move like ghosts in the night, holding closed door meetings and wielding influence through political donations and gifts to our decisionmakers.

These are the same leaders tasked with creating laws that regulate harmful industries.

Powerful vested interests do not belong in our politics.

28/10/2026

"Midwives are the person they go to first."

Queensland midwife Sally sat down with us at the Australian College of Midwives (ACM) Conference last month for a conversation about the crucial role midwives play in communicating clear, trusted and current advice about alcohol and pregnancy.

As Sally says, every moment midwives spend with a woman matters, because advice and support need to be consistent and ongoing. But that impact can last well beyond a woman's pregnancy journey, as a midwife's advice can filter through to a woman's family, friends, and future generations to come.

So that's why having the tools and confidence to discuss alcohol in a non-judgemental way, that's aligned with the Australian Alcohol Guidelines, is essential.

27/10/2026

Today, we've learned from the Australian Bureau of Statistics that 1,829 lives were lost to alcohol last year.

First and foremost, FARE acknowledges the people behind these numbers, and the family members, partners and friends facing profound grief.

This new data is a reminder of why we work so hard to reduce alcohol harm and improve the health and safety of communities across the country.

Take care as you swipe through this post, which includes analysis of today's data, and FARE CEO Ayla Chorley's response from our media statement.

If you or someone you know needs support, remember help is always close by.

Help is available 24/7 at 1800RESPECT 1800 737 732, Lifeline 13 11 14, 13 YARN 13 92 76, and the Alcohol and Other Drugs Hotline 1800 250 015.

23/10/2026

"Now, when we have family gatherings, we don't have it around alcohol like we probably would have beforehand."

Kelley Lennon, Chief Midwife at the Australian College of Midwives (ACM), explains how the recently refreshed Every Moment Matters campaign hit close to home.

As Kelley says, everyone has a part to play in making women feel supported during alcohol-free pregnancies.

Whether you also go alcohol-free for your loved one's pregnancy journey, or tweak social events so they don't revolve around alcohol, every little gesture can go a long way.

We're so proud to work alongside the Australian College of Midwives as one of our partners behind the Every Moment Matters campaign.

Learn more about the campaign today at everymomentmatters.org.au.

22/10/2026

With Australia recently marking World Menopause Day, it's not only a time to raise awareness of perimenopause and menopause, but to recognise the work underway in Australia to improve health outcomes for women.

Every woman in our community deserves access to evidence-based information and care to support their health - and that's why we're contributing to Australia's first evidence-based national guidelines for menopausal health.

The Australian Living Evidence Collaboration (ALEC) is developing these guidelines, with FARE CEO Ayla Chorley serving on the Steering Committee overseeing this process.

We look forward to the collaborative work that's ahead, as we build towards these much-needed guidelines being out in the community.

21/10/2026

Thanks for modelling what honest conversations about alcohol can look like, Two Doting Dads. 💙

Late last year, Ash had a strong support network surrounding him as he began life without alcohol. In the early moments, when he was confronted with one of the biggest hurdles on his journey to date, Matt was one of the people he asked for help.

Matt understood what he needed to do. He was there to listen. He was there to give Ash confidence to keep going. And he was there to help Ash remember his ‘why’.

Back in March, Ash and Matt looked back on this moment on their podcast, and we can’t thank the boys enough for bringing this conversation into the open.

20/10/2026

Everyone deserves to live a life free from the negative impacts of alcohol harms.

But in Australia right now, millions of people in our community experience these harms every year. This can look like illness, injury, death and violence.

One of the ways we can reduce these harms is by governments addressing how profit-driven alcohol companies have facilitated environments where these harms are more likely. In the digital age, that includes increasing availability and accessibility of alcohol through online sale and delivery platforms.

South Australia has already showed us what real positive change can look like, by implementing common-sense reforms to the state's liquor laws. That momentum now needs to turn national – and we look forward to working with other states and territories to follow suit.

16/10/2026

What if the biggest barrier facing children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) isn't the diagnosis itself, but the lack of understanding around it?

Paediatric Occupational Therapist Kristy-Lee draws on both professional and personal experience to share why early recognition, brain-based support and community awareness can make a lifelong difference.

September was FASD Awareness Month, but it's important to keep the conversation going.

We continue to honour the voices and experiences of individuals and families affected by FASD, and by sharing their stories, we're helping build greater understanding, awareness and support.

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Deakin, VIC

Telephone

+61251049311

Website

https://fare.org.au/, https://fare.org.au/resources, https://everymomentmatters.org.au/

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