NT FASD Community

31/08/2019

Well its that time again (the 9th day of the 9th month) when we share what we know about FASD with others. This could be at work, at school or just with our families.
This September 9th please do ANYTHING that raises awarenes.
Even if you only take a minute to think of the lifelong impacts that drinking during pregnancy has on the life being created. Support a friend who is pregnant now especially if you are the Daddy.

https://www.nofasd.org.au/blog/international-fasd-awareness-day/

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Google+ At NOFASD, across Australia, and around the world people are taking a minute to pause and reflect on the struggles which individuals and families face when they are living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). At 9:09 on the 9th day of the 9th month we come t...

13/05/2019

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2909985365694904&id=765336756826453

Children living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) experience significant cognitive and behavioural difficulties in their lives but may go unrecognised. As a result, children and families may not receive the help they need to reach their full potential.

12/10/2018

Anything that raises awareness of drinking alcohol while pregnant is worth the time and effort it takes to achieve. Excited to see that drinking during pregnancy labels on alcohol is now MANDATORY.
http://fare.org.au/mandatory-alcohol-pregnancy-warning-labels-decision-a-huge-win-for-consumers/

The Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education has today welcomed a decision that will finally ensure alcohol products include effective warning labels that state that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption for pregnant women.

12/10/2018

In Melbourne on the 10th October there was an official launch of a campaign to End Alcohol Advertising in Sport.
Australian sporting legends are joining the team and lending their support to stop alcohol advertising on
television during children’s viewing times.

Join us for the End Alcohol Advertising in Sport national campaign launch, meet the sporting legends who have joined our ranks, and help us better protect Aussie kids by removing alcohol brands from Australia’s favourite sports. "We have no greater responsibility than the raising of our children a...

10/09/2018

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10157952467129988&id=72924719987

09/09/2018

ABC report on FASD today on
"INTERNATIONAL
FASD AWARENESS DAY".
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10157952467129988&id=72924719987
If in doubt seek a diagnosis.

29/08/2018

Normative eye tracking in Australia http://bit.ly/2LAOh6Z

Normative eye tracking

29/08/2018

There may soon be a simpler, faster, cheaper process for diagnosis using Normative eye tracking.
A trial eill be held in Australia.
mobile.abc.net.au/news/2018-08-08/eye-tracking-technology-could-improve-fasd-diagnosis/10089048?pfmredir=

Diagnosing brain impairments caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy could become much simpler, faster and cheaper.

09/07/2018

Three months from today on the 9th day of the 9th month (representing the nine months of pregnancy) the world will be raising awareness of FASD during "International FASD Awareness Day".

As the 9th falls on a Sunday this year, you may prefer to acknowledge International FASD Awareness Day at anytime during the 9th month.

I will be posting regularly for the next 3 months to update what is happening in Australia and especially in the Northern Territory (NT).

I will include interesting facts and free resources or links for you to share with your workplace.

I will also upload a presentation that you are welcome to share closer to the date.

Please feel free to share this page.

16/06/2018

In 3 months on the 9th September, we will again be acknowledging International FASD Awareness Day.
I have attached this amazing video about the miracle of conception and the developing foetus to enjoy in the meantime. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1352646761534245&id=693504594115135

02/05/2018

Well it has finally happened!
The NT has its first FASD Centre in Alice Springs.
http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-30/foetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-centre-opens-alice-springs-nt/9711746?pfmredir=sm

The Northern Territory's first diagnostic centre for foetal alcohol spectrum disorder has opens in Central Australia — where paediatricians estimate one in five children could suffer the disorder.

27/06/2017

27/06/2017

Please read this tragic story.
Yet another young life lost. http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-26/aboriginal-teens-life-of-despair-detailed-at-suicide-inquest/8653270?pfmredir=sm

He was born to an alcoholic mother and his short life was characterised by health problems, neglect and sexual abuse. This 17-year-old's death is one of 13 youth suicides being examined by a coroner.

24/06/2017

NT FASD Community now has a Group page where members can share their stories, things that work for them or be a support for others.
This group is for anyone living with FASD or FAS and for families and carers of children with FASD or FAS.
Whether you are just beginning the journey youself or as a parent or carer, or you are an old hand, you are not alone. Join our group.

12/05/2017

Anyone out there got any FASD questions they need answered or supports provided. Please feel free to message me and I will respond the same day.

06/03/2017