NOFASD Australia is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Health.
The Essential Bridge
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.
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Do you have questions about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder? Would you like to speak to someone confidentially?
Australian Foundations in FASD Online Course
NOFASD with the permission of and in partnership with CanFASD, have now launched the Australian Foundations in FASD online course. This course is an evidence-based, interactive online learning resource, consisting of 7 individual modules. The modules take around 20 minutes each and upon course completion, a downloadable certificate of completion is produced.
Who should complete the Australian Foundations in FASD course?
This course is suitable for anyone wanting to learn more about FASD.
For service providers and government agencies, this course will provide you with an opportunity to learn more about the challenges your clients and their families experience and how you can provide FASD-informed supports.
For parents, carers and adults with FASD, this course sets a benchmark that you can expect as a minimum from the service providers you engage with. If you are working with a new service provider, ask them to show you their Foundations in FASD course completion certificate. This way you will know they have some understanding of the complexities of FASD.
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
Opportunity to highlight the prevention of prenatal alcohol exposure as a priority area for preventative health: Public invitation to contribute to Australia’s 10-year National Preventive Health Strategy:
https://consultations.health.gov.au/national-preventive-health-taskforce/consultation-paper-for-the-national-preventive-hea/ #FASD #health
Here are some ways to manage stress without alcohol https://www.littlehabit.com.au/how-to-change/coping-with-stress/ via @AlcoholDrugFdn #alcoholchange
#GettingThroughThisTogether is a national conversation sharing practical tips and support for the mental health and wellbeing of all Australians as #COVID-19 continues. http://ow.ly/ptuT50BxjiP
5 non-judgemental ways to break your unhealthy iso drinking habits https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/mind-body/wellbeing/5-nonjudgemental-ways-to-break-your-unhealthy-coronavirus-lockdown-drinking-habits/news-story/380a2ce81cb18b31134c3244bfca52cc#.6n9zw
Weekend read: foster mother Meg shares the challenges, love, and humour of caring for a son with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
Read more: http://drinktank.org.au/2020/09/megs-story-international-fasd-awareness-month/
#FASDAwarenessMonth
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NOFASD Australia is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Health.