by NOFASD Australia | Dec 5, 2018 | FASD Resources, NOFASD Australia Blog |
The Marulu FASD Strategy recently launched their new book Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and complex trauma: A resource for educators. It was published by the Marninwarntikura Women’s Resource Centre and can be downloaded here. The authors write that “this... 
by NOFASD Australia | Nov 30, 2018 | NOFASD Australia Blog |
As the silly season approaches and Christmas party invitations roll in, it is important to pause and reflect on the hopes and dreams we have for our families and friends. Sadly, rates of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) are on the rise, reminding us that alcohol... 
by NOFASD Australia | Nov 28, 2018 | FASD Events, NOFASD Australia Blog |
The 2nd Australasian FASD Conference was a huge success with over 350 delegates attending from a wide range of disciplines and countries. The conference was co-chaired by Professor Carol Bower and Professor Elizabeth Elliott. James Lush was the MC for the event and a... 
by NOFASD Australia | Nov 24, 2018 | NOFASD Australia Blog |
The FASD community paid tribute to Sue Miers this week for the immense contribution she has made in Australia over the last 20 years. A dinner hosted by NOFASD was attended by 40 Australian and international FASD Ambassadors, stakeholders and friends. Speakers... 
by NOFASD Australia | Nov 23, 2018 | NOFASD Australia Blog |
The Commonwealth Government launched its latest Strategic Action Plan and announced a commitment of $7.2 million in funding to tackle FASD in Australia at the 2nd Australasian FASD Conference on Wednesday. Minister Greg Hunt made the announcement in a video address... 
by NOFASD Australia | Nov 14, 2018 | FASD Resources, Health Professionals, NOFASD Australia Blog |
Earlier this year CanFASD released an issue paper on FASD and Inappropriate Sexual Behaviour. The paper highlights the needs of individuals with FASD for adequate support in developing healthy sexual behaviours and relationships. Due to individual differences in... 
by NOFASD Australia | Nov 6, 2018 | FASD Facts, NOFASD Australia Blog |
Many people ask what is a safe amount to drink when pregnant? The answer is that the only way to guarantee that a child will not be born with FASD is to completely abstain from alcohol throughout a pregnancy. The Australian Guidelines to Reduce Health Risks from... 
by NOFASD Australia | Oct 30, 2018 | NOFASD Australia Blog |
Congratulations Sue Miers, winner of the 2018 HESTA Unsung Hero award! Twenty years ago, Sue founded NOFASD Australia to support the thousands of families struggling to understand and manage Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), a hidden disability which was... 
by NOFASD Australia | Oct 24, 2018 | FASD Facts, NOFASD Australia Blog |
In July this year the Australian Psychological Society (APS) hosted a public lecture presented by Clinical Neuropsychologist Associate Professor Carmela Pestell. She addressed the top 20 myths related to FASD, with the main themes being prevalent diagnostic issues,... 
by NOFASD Australia | Oct 18, 2018 | Mama Maremma’s Blog |
As I awoke this morning, at first it seemed “normal”. As usual, I was trying to ignore the gentle shaking my body was receiving, in the hope that it would cease and my mind could drift back into a much needed slumber. But as my “normal” morning goes, this gentle...
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