Highlights of DrinkWise media in 2019
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Australian drinkers get alcohol guidelines ‘wildly’ wrong
ABC PM with Linda Mottram – 23 December 2019
DrinkWise CEO, Simon Strahan, joins ABC PM to discuss the Australian Alcohol Guidelines and remind parents of the importance of responsible role modelling if they choose to drink alcohol in front of their children…
DrinkWise moderation message for racegoers
7News Melbourne – 30 October 2019
DrinkWise CEO, Simon Strahan, discusses the work DrinkWise is doing with the Victorian Racing Club to encourage moderation during the Melbourne Cup Carnival…
Going dry down under
Body & Soul – 14 October 2019
In the last nine years, Australia’s alcohol consumption has dropped by just under 14.5 per cent. But why? We take a look at why we’re ditching drinking…
‘I’ve Never Been A Size 6, So When All These Things Are Exacerbated On TV It’s Challenging’
WHIMN – 9 September 2019
What you see is what you get with Sunrise host, Edwina Bartholomew, especially now that she’s pregnant with her first child…
Edwina Bartholomew’s message on dangers of drinking while pregnant
The Sunday Telegraph – 8 September 2019
Sunrise newsreader Edwina Bartholomew, who stopped drinking alcohol in the lead-up to falling pregnant, has signed on…to help DrinkWise educate Australian women about the dangers of drinking drink while expecting…
DrinkWise reminder for mums-to-be
DrinkWise media release – 9 September 2019
New research commissioned by DrinkWise has revealed that 28 per cent of Australians are unaware or are not sure of the risks of drinking alcohol when planning a pregnancy, pregnant or breastfeeding…
Sunrise star Edwina Bartholomew’s baby booze pledge
Perth Now – 8 September 2019
Beaming Sunrise presenter Edwina Bartholomew hasn’t found it so tough cutting out booze during her first pregnancy…
Keeping baby safe – Sunrise presenter raising awareness of FASD
The Morning Show – 6 September 2019
Sunrise presenter Edwina Bartholomew is raising awareness for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder with studies showing 28 per cent of Australians are unaware or are not sure of the risks of drinking when pregnant…
6 things I didn’t expect when I gave up drinking during pregnancy.
Mamamia – 6 September 2019
When I found out I was pregnant, it surprised me that I not only felt A-OK about turning my back on the booze. I actually enjoyed it. Here’s what I discovered…
Changing Australia’s drinking culture – DrinkWise and The Smashed Project
Hooked podcast – 23 July 2019
Simon Strahan, CEO of DrinkWise, joins us to share how DrinkWise is working to develop a safer and healthier culture around drinking in Australia…
Why is being sober so taboo?
The House of Wellness – 1 July 2019
When did saying no to alcohol become such a big deal? We ask the experts to weigh in….
Titans leading moderate drinking education
9 News Gold Coast – 17 June 2019
The Gold Coast Titans are the first NRL club to partner with DrinkWise for a new national moderation campaign….
Titans wise up to change in drinking culture
Gold Coast Bulletin – 18 June 2019
THE Gold Coast Titans have become the first NRL team to experience a new alcohol education program being rolled out across Australia. The NRL have partnered with non-for-profit Drinkwise to create the program….
DrinkWise education sessions kick off with Gold Coast Titans
DrinkWise media release – 17 June 2019
DrinkWise and the NRL have kicked off their alcohol education program with the Gold Coast Titans today…
NRL teams up with DrinkWise to educate players on moderate drinking
The Daily Telegraph – 22 May 2019
The NRL has teamed up with not for profit organisation DrinkWise in a bid to educate players about drinking sensibly and prevent more scandals like those that plagued its horror off season…
Drinkwise announces new partnership with NRL
DrinkWise media release – 23 May 2019
DrinkWise is proud to announce a new partnership with the NRL for 2019 in an effort to promote responsible attitudes and behaviours towards alcohol consumption.
Industry concerns over secondary school student survey
The Shout – 15 April 2019
The results of the 2017 Australian Secondary Students’ Alcohol and Drug survey were updated last week and showed that parents are the main source of alcohol supply for children under the age of 18…
Parents main source of alcohol for children, ignoring health warnings
The Age – 14 April 2019
Parents are the main source of alcohol for high school students, ignoring repeated health warnings about the harmful effects of drinking on children…
Man involved in MCG brawl arrested and fined
SEN – March 2019
A man at the centre of a brawl inside the MCG last night has been fined just $322…
Health conscious, trend-savvy millennials change way bars and restaurants do business
News.com.au – 24 March 2019
Today’s young people would rather drink mocktails and eat meat-free meals than have a big night out, forcing restaurants and bars to rethink the way they operate…
AFL introduces new goal line technology to pick up sound of the ball hitting the post
Herald Sun – 19 March 2019
The AFL will unveil new goalpost audio technology at the MCG tomorrow. The league hopes footy’s version of ‘Snicko’ will make contentious goal reviews clearer for umpires, players and fans…
Generational change is DrinkWise’s ongoing endeavour
The Shout – 13 March 2019
DrinkWise has enjoyed a busy year with three major launches running alongside its ongoing campaigns and educational activities…
