News and Media
Nov21
FASD United’s Abstract Deadline has been Extended!
Mark Your Calendar! Are you ready to shape the future of FASD? Submit your abstract for FASD United’s 10th International Conference on Adolescents and Adults with ...
Nov04
FASD United calls for Abstracts for the FASD Conference in Seattle, April 2026
FASD United is now calling for abstracts for the 10th International Conference on Adolescents and Adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) which will be ...
Oct30
NOFASD Annual Report 2024 – 2025
NOFASD has released our Annual Report for 2024 – 2025, providing an overview of the scope of our activities in this 12-month period. We encourage ...
Oct08
Channel 10 News – Raising National Awareness
NOFASD CEO Sophie Harrington appeared on Channel 10 News+ this month, highlighting the importance of understanding and supporting individuals with FASD across Australia. Click here ...
Aug04
Professor Elizabeth Elliot Award
NOFASD Board Member, Distinguished Professor Elizabeth Elliott and her fellow University of Sydney colleague, Dr Lauren Rice, in partnership with Marninwarntikura Women’s Resource Centre, have ...
Jun03
Landmark research confirms the prevalence of FASD in Australia
A new study led by the University of Sydney and published in the “Drug and Alcohol Review” is the first Australian study to estimate FASD ...
May23
Professor Elizabeth Elliott explains key changes in the updated Australian Guidelines for the Assessment and Diagnosis of FASD
An Australian clinical practice guideline approved by the National Health and Medical Research Council for the assessment and diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) ...
May16
Congratulations to The Hon. Dr Sharman Stone recipient of the Sue Miers Lifetime Achievement Award
NOFASD Australia and the FASD Hub Australia are proud to announce The Honourable Dr Sharman Stone AM as the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Sue ...
May15
NOFASD’s Lived Experience Group Launch our new Booklet “Guide for Parents and Caregivers after a FASD Diagnosis”
Confirmation of a FASD diagnosis for their child often comes with a tumult of emotions for parents and carers – relief that they have an ...
May14
NOFASD has Launched our Refreshed and Updated Website!
The NOFASD team is thrilled to announce the launch of our newly refreshed website! Explore a wealth of resources, support, and information with our newly ...
May13
The Australian Guidelines for Assessment and Diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
“The Australian Guidelines for Assessment and Diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder” recommendations have been approved by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). ...
Apr30
Podcast with MHPN (featuring Jessica Birch)
Well known FASD advocate Jessica Birch, who is a member of NOFASD’s Lived Experience Advisory Group, was interviewed recently for an episode of the Mental ...
Events and Conferences
Nov28
NOFASD Australia Presented at the National Foster & Kinship Care Conference
Held in Sydney on 28 – 30 November, the theme this year is Empowering Carers to Transform Lives, providing delegates with valuable insights from leading experts, the opportunity ...
Oct08
NOFASD Australia to Present at Health Justice 2025 National Conference
Power in Partnership3–4 December 2025University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Gadigal Country The Health Justice 2025 National Conference brings together professionals from health, legal, social, and ...
Oct08
NOFASD Australia Represented at APSAD Conference 2025
Disrupting & Deconstructing Approaches to Drug Policy, Research and PracticeSunday 9 – Wednesday 12 November 2025International Convention Centre, Sydney (Gadigal Country) NOFASD Australia was represented ...
Oct07
NOFASD Australia Presented at the CANFASD 2025 Conference – Toronto
21–23 October 2025 | Hilton Downtown Toronto, CanadaConference theme: Shaping the Future of FASD: From Evidence to Action NOFASD Australia was proud to be part ...
Jul09
NOFASD Australia presented at the 2025 PACCOA National Conference – Darwin
NOFASD Australia presented at the 2025 PACCOA National Conference in Darwin on Friday 15th August. Our session will explore the intersection of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum ...
May07
NOFASD Australia Presented at AddictionZ Conference 2025
NOFASD Australia presented at the AddictionZ Conference 2025 on Wednesday, 14th May on the Gold Coast. Angelene Bruce (Lived Experience Advocate, NOFASD Australia) and Sophie ...
Mar06
NOFASD Australia Presented at VAADA Conference 2025
NOFASD Australia presented at the VAADA Conference 2025 on 14th February in Melbourne. Our session highlighted the importance of recognising and responding to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in the ...
Feb21
NOFASD Australia at WANADA Conference 2025
NOFASD Australia presented at the WANADA Conference 2025 on 6th March in Perth. Our session focused on the importance of recognising and addressing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in the ...
Feb13
Canada FASD Conference 2025 – Call for Abstracts NOW CLOSED
Canada FASD Conference 2025 – Call for Abstracts are now CLOSED! Researchers, professionals, and advocates were invited to submit proposals highlighting innovative work in Fetal ...
Feb06
NOFASD Australia at FASD United Conference 2025
NOFASD Australia presented at the FASD United Conference 2025 from 20th-23rd March in Seattle. We shared insights on recognising and supporting individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) to improve ...