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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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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.

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Have you made plans for Australia Day? Don't forget to plan for those who want to be alcohol free!

Our blog below has some great tips for those who want to stay #alcoholfree or for those planning Australia Day celebrations.

#AustraliaDay

https://www.nofasd.org.au/blog/alcohol-free/

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Being pregnant is such an exiting time and its normal to feel confused about the different health messages that you hear. NOFASD has summarised the information for you so you have the facts about drinking #alcohol during #pregnancy.

https://nofasd.org.au/blog/alcohol-pregnant/

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17 Jan

The @DRC_AU is linking with people with #disability in closed settings so everyone can share their stories. This includes people in prisons, youth detention centres, forensic disability and mental health facilities. Every Aus state and territory will have info in 2021.

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16 Jan

'Me and My FASD' is a great resource to learn about #FASD and for fun activities for people with FASD.

This game below 'find one thing' is a helpful game for emotion regulation.

https://fasd.me/funzone/games-and-activities/find-one-thing/

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13 Jan

NOFASD Australia wishes to congratulate Professor Karen Moritz on becoming the Associate Dean of Research in the Faculty of Medicine at University of Queensland.

Professor Karen Moritz is a NOFASD Ambassador. Find out more about Professor Moritz below.

https://www.nofasd.org.au/about-us/australian-ambassadors/

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12 Jan

"It can be difficult to deal with the questions, disappointment and peer pressure that come with saying no to #alcohol. It is important to remember that...standing by your choices is beneficial...for healthy conception and pregnancy."

https://www.nofasd.org.au/blog/saying-no/

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11 Jan

Diagnosis is not a label - it is a key to the door of understanding.

Head to our website here for more information about #FASD #diagnosis: https://www.nofasd.org.au/parents-carers-and-families/fasd-diagnosis/

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10 Jan

Are you a school teacher and starting to think about returning to the classroom?

Grounding can assist with with emotional regulation and impulsivity, especially as children return to school.

#FASD #FASDawareness #school #newschoolyear #grounding #anxiety #teacher

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9 Jan

Are you looking for some ideas to help with parenting over the school holiday period?

Visit our website for some school holiday parenting strategies: https://www.nofasd.org.au/blog/school-holiday-strategies/

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8 Jan

Kids make life the best kind of busy. A lovely reminder for the school holidays.

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NOFASD Australia is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Health.

The Essential Bridge

Opening doors into FASD awareness.

What is FASD?

Speak with someone 🙂

Australian Foundations in FASD Online Course

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!

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