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16 Sep 2011

Reducing harm from alcohol - creating a healthier Australia

NAAA is a new national coalition of health and community organisations from across Australia that has been formed with the goal of reducing alcohol-related harm.

Alcohol harm prevention

10 Dec 2010

Awareness and behaviours of low carb beer drinkers

The VicHealth National Community Attitudes Survey on the awareness and behaviours of low carb beer drinkers provides evidence that drinkers mistakenly believe these beverages are a healthier choice than other varieties.

Alcohol harm prevention

10 Aug 2010

AFL Victoria announces local alcohol initiative

AFL Victoria and VicHealth are joining forces to make this year’s footy finals even more enjoyable for spectators in the Western Region, Essendon District and Central Highlands Football Leagues.

Partner Release

23 Jun 2010

One in two Australians cut back on booze

A new report released today on the state of Australia's health shows half of all Australians (48.2 per cent) are taking action to reduce their drinking.

Partner Release

10 Aug 2010

NAAA calls on parties to put alcohol on election agenda

The National Alliance for Action on Alcohol (NAAA), a coalition of 32 health and community organisations from across Australia, has today called on the major parties to make an election commitment to reduce the $15 billion toll of alcohol-related harm.

Partner Release

04 Aug 2009

Victorians call for Health Labeling on Alcohol Products

Robin Room from Turning Point discusses the international context of alcohol labeling.

Alcohol harm prevention

04 Dec 2013

Name That Point

There's a point during drinks where your evening could go either way.

Alcohol cultural change

15 Mar 2010

St Patrick’s Day warning: increased harm from alcoholic energy drinks

In a bid to curb alcohol-related harm, health experts are today urging revellers to avoid drinking alcoholic energy drinks while celebrating St Patrick’s Day this week.

Partner Release

20 Jun 2013

Reducing alcohol-related harm in the workplace

Alcohol contributes to significant health, social and economic costs to workplaces.

Creating Healthy Workplaces

08 Sep 2010

New research proves alcohol harm prevention a wise investment

New research released today by The University of Queensland and Deakin University shows that investment in measures, such as taxation and advertising, would get the most bang-for-buck towards preventing alcohol-related illness and death.

Partner Release

16 Sep 2010

Pubs and clubs must close earlier to reduce assaults: Alliance

The National Alliance for Action on Alcohol (NAAA), a coalition of 32 major health and community organisations from across Australia, is today calling on state and territory governments to unite and support earlier closing times for pubs and clubs.

Partner Release

29 Oct 2010

Cup Day loophole allows alcohol to target children

The Alcohol Policy Coalition wants to see the removal of a special exemption that allows alcohol companies to advertise during child-friendly hours on Melbourne Cup Day – the race that stops the nation.

Partner Release