NOFASD Australia is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Health.
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National Reconciliation Week 2020
National Reconciliation Week runs from 27th May to 3rd June 2020. At NOFASD Australia we acknowledge the significance of these days and we pay our respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation. Read more to find out how NOFASD are getting involved
Opening doors into FASD awareness.
Alcohol & Pregnancy
What is FASD?
What is a safe amount to drink?
and Related Resources
Parents, Carers & Families
Characteristics, Behaviours, Diagnosis, Management and Support
Service Providers
Health, Community Services, Education, Criminal Justice and the National FASD Action Plan
Education & Training
Parents & Carers, Service Providers, School Communities, Webinars & Online Courses
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.
Speak with someone 🙂
Do you have questions about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder? Would you like to speak to someone confidentially?
NOFASD acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to the land, water and community. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
Supporting the cause!
Amazing organisations and people continue their support. Thank you to:
NOFASD Blog
3/3 Heather has also been involved with developing and evaluating resources for health professionals and developing a model of care for FASD in WA.
Thank you Heather for your important work to support those living with #FASD.
#InThisTogether2020 #NRW2020
2/3 Heather has worked in health research for many years and is focused on the area #FASD and other birth defects. Heather has completed research in many areas, including describing what health professionals and women know and do about alcohol, pregnancy and FASD. #NRW2020
I spoke with a friend today who's pregnant. She knows my journey. She asked her doctor why no one had asked her if she was drinking alcohol. The response, "we believe women should be allowed to look after their own care!" Only 1 example, not all doctors but 😡 #education https://twitter.com/fscarfe/status/1266092139122880512
#FASD #yycFASD https://twitter.com/CanFASD/status/1265751011559444481
3/3 Thank you June for everything that you have done and continue to do to prevent FASD and support those living with the disability. #NRW2020 #InThisTogether2020
2/3 ...women’s issues, and has worked tirelessly to reduce Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (#FASD). June has held a raft of influential positions including the Chief Investigator with WA’s #Lililwan Project addressing FASD. #NRW2020 #InThisTogether2020
NOFASD Australia is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Health.