EditorialDid you miss the launch of FARE’s Hidden Harm report?
The stark findings caught the attention of the Australian media, and you can catch up on some of the best of that comprehensive national coverage right here on Drink Tank.
See FARE’s Chief Executive Michael Thorn and Director of Policy and Research Caterina Giorgi in action.
Nine, Mornings – ‘Alcohol affecting families’
New report finds Aussie kids are being harmed by others drinking. (Hosts David Campbell and Georgie Gardner with Caterina Giorgi).
Ten, Eyewitness News – ‘Alcohol linked to domestic violence’
They’re too young to drink themselves, but alcohol is ruining the lives of more than a million Australian children. (Reporter Melinda Nucifora with Michael Thorn and Australian of the Year Rosie Batty).
SBS, World News – ‘Call to raise the price of cheapest booze’
More than one million Australian children are impacted by the drinking of others, a report has found. (Reporter Ellie Laing with Michael Thorn and Rosie Batty).
Sky TV, Paul Murray Live – ‘Tuesday 24 2 2015’
Sky News examines a new report that reveals the full extent of alcohol-related family and domestic violence in Australia. (Host Janine Perrett with Caterina Giorgi from 3:00).
ABC TV, News – ‘More than 100,000 Australian children parent or carer who abuses alcohol, report’
Rosie Batty says that a new report shows the devastating toll of alcohol abuse on children and partners and has backed a call for higher liquor prices. (Michael Thorn and Rosie Batty).
ABC TV, The Drum – ‘Tuesday February 24’
A new report finds alcohol abuse to be behind half of all child protection and domestic violence cases. (Michael Thorn and Rosie Batty from 17:52).
The Wire – ‘Children and families are hardest hit by alcohol addiction’
More than ten thousand children are in care because their parents or guardians are abusing alcohol. (Presenter Melissa Lahoud with Caterina Giorgi).
ABC AM Radio – ‘New report outlines impact of alcohol abuse on children’
Governments are being urged to implement public health campaigns to stop the high level of child abuse coming at the hands of parents or carers who drink excessively. (Reporter Michael Edwards with Michael Thorn).
ABC News Radio – ‘Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education CEO explains new findings in domestic violence report’
A report out this morning has some startling figures revealing the impact of alcohol abuse on children and violence in the home. (Presenter Sandy Aloisi with Michael Thorn).
101.5 FM Radio Adelaide Breakfast – ‘Domestic violence and alcohol link’
Report finds ten-thousand children are in the childcare protection system because their parents or carers abuse alcohol. (Presenter Angus Randall with Michael Thorn).
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