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What is FASD?
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is the term used to describe the lifelong physical and/or neurodevelopmental impairments that can result from fetal alcohol exposure. FASD is a condition that is an outcome of parents either not being aware of the dangers of alcohol use when pregnant or planning a pregnancy, or not being supported to stay healthy and strong during pregnancy.
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NOFASD Blog
National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) and peak bodies welcome #COAG announcement to a formal partnership approach to the #ClosingtheGap Refresh #RefreshtheCTGRefresh https://t.co/qd1SdY19Jw via @wordpressdotcom
#FASD FYI @rffada @NOFASDAustralia https://t.co/eZKfrUpR0L
Alcohol can harm a baby before the parents become aware of their pregnancy. For anyone who is planning a pregnancy or could be pregnant, no alcohol is the safest choice. Please support friends and family who are, or could be,... https://t.co/6h8to7cVT5
About 630,000 babies worldwide are born with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (#FASD) each year. They'll need care averaging $23,000 annually, new research suggests. (via @JAM_ASAM) #Pregnancy #Alcohol https://t.co/01E67hNHKD
https://t.co/J0wbYeIw0E congrats to NT Govt leading the way. All states and territories need #FASD 10year plan
So pleased to be part of the @taskforcescot workstream for children & young people who require their neurodevelopmental needs to be understood & supported: getting it right for every child #hope #FASD #neurodiversity #collaborate https://t.co/wNVPR339m4
Congratulations NOFASD Ambassador Profesor Elizabeth Elliott who received the James Cook Medal for her significant contributions to improving the health and quality of life, as well as human rights, of ill and disadvantaged children. Read more here: https://t.co/LV4P4b7fqz
BREAKING NEWS: Safer Communities and Generational Change: Northern Territory Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Strategy
NOFASD Australia welcome the announcement of NT FASD Strategy that is being implemented to help prevent and... https://t.co/KqMu2HuQBH
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