10 Things in Australia that are Not Trying to Kill You
It seems like there are countless news stories, documentaries, and lists every year about how everything in Australia is incredibly dangerous and probably trying to kill you. While these things may be true, it gives Australia a bad rap when it is really a wonderful place that is most certainly not trying to kill you. From government health initiatives, to high livability, to an emphasis on fitness (and even an adorable creature or two), there really are quite a few things in Australia that are not actively trying to kill you. Here are ten notable examples.
Government Regulations on Tobacco
Cigarettes in Australia are incredibly expensive, and their packaging features stomach-churning …show more content…
Government Campaigns for Healthy Consumption of Alcohol
There is a fairly common stereotype that Australians generally enjoy a fair amount of alcohol. While this is not necessarily true in all cases, there is still enough of a problem that the government has launched campaigns to educate the public about the various adverse health effects that could result from excessive consumption of alcohol (Source 8). Included in this list are Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, or unborn babies due to drinking during pregnancy. Other campaigns focus on responsible advertising, changing attitudes about drinking in sporting clubs, assisting people with long-term goals to reduce their alcohol consumption, and preventing alcohol related violence (Source 8). They have contributed a large amount of money to treatment services for those who struggle with alcohol addiction. There are many resources available for those looking to find out more information, including websites like the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (Source 9). Another safe consumption campaign, DrinkWise, has recently released data comparing Australian drinking rates and habits from 2007 to 2017. They have found that drinking to excess, daily drinking, and weekly drinking are down, while the number of abstainers is up 20% (Source 10). Anyone working in the alcohol service industry in Australia must have a current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate to ensure that customers are not over-served or placed in dangerous situations (Source 11). Finally, alcohol is taxed quite highly in Australia, meaning that there is one extra barrier to excessive consumption (in theory, at least) by the general public. The Australian government is taking care to ensure that its people are safe and responsible in their consumption of
It seems like there are countless news stories, documentaries, and lists every year about how everything in Australia is incredibly dangerous and probably trying to kill you. While these things may be true, it gives Australia a bad rap when it is really a wonderful place that is most certainly not trying to kill you. From government health initiatives, to high livability, to an emphasis on fitness (and even an adorable creature or two), there really are quite a few things in Australia that are not actively trying to kill you. Here are ten notable examples.
Government Regulations on Tobacco
Cigarettes in Australia are incredibly expensive, and their packaging features stomach-churning …show more content…
Government Campaigns for Healthy Consumption of Alcohol
There is a fairly common stereotype that Australians generally enjoy a fair amount of alcohol. While this is not necessarily true in all cases, there is still enough of a problem that the government has launched campaigns to educate the public about the various adverse health effects that could result from excessive consumption of alcohol (Source 8). Included in this list are Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, or unborn babies due to drinking during pregnancy. Other campaigns focus on responsible advertising, changing attitudes about drinking in sporting clubs, assisting people with long-term goals to reduce their alcohol consumption, and preventing alcohol related violence (Source 8). They have contributed a large amount of money to treatment services for those who struggle with alcohol addiction. There are many resources available for those looking to find out more information, including websites like the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (Source 9). Another safe consumption campaign, DrinkWise, has recently released data comparing Australian drinking rates and habits from 2007 to 2017. They have found that drinking to excess, daily drinking, and weekly drinking are down, while the number of abstainers is up 20% (Source 10). Anyone working in the alcohol service industry in Australia must have a current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate to ensure that customers are not over-served or placed in dangerous situations (Source 11). Finally, alcohol is taxed quite highly in Australia, meaning that there is one extra barrier to excessive consumption (in theory, at least) by the general public. The Australian government is taking care to ensure that its people are safe and responsible in their consumption of