@nofasdaustralia.bsky.social
Designed for clinicians & allied professionals (psychology, speech pathology, medicine, OT, physiotherapy, nursing, welfare & community work), the course is online & accessible globally. Enrol: www.uwa.edu.au/study/Course...
Please contact [email protected] if you have any queries. #FASD
Please contact [email protected] if you have any queries. #FASD
December 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Designed for clinicians & allied professionals (psychology, speech pathology, medicine, OT, physiotherapy, nursing, welfare & community work), the course is online & accessible globally. Enrol: www.uwa.edu.au/study/Course...
Please contact [email protected] if you have any queries. #FASD
Please contact [email protected] if you have any queries. #FASD
Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones from the team at NOFASD Australia.
#NOFASD #ChristmasDay #FASD #FetalAlcoholSpectrumDisorder
#NOFASD #ChristmasDay #FASD #FetalAlcoholSpectrumDisorder
December 26, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones from the team at NOFASD Australia.
#NOFASD #ChristmasDay #FASD #FetalAlcoholSpectrumDisorder
#NOFASD #ChristmasDay #FASD #FetalAlcoholSpectrumDisorder
A study from @UQNews shows women with < 2 antenatal visits are 15× more likely to drink alcohol later in pregnancy.
We need early, ongoing & non-judgemental support.
#Pregnancy #AntenatalCare #HealthEquity www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clini...
#FASD #prenancy #alcohol
We need early, ongoing & non-judgemental support.
#Pregnancy #AntenatalCare #HealthEquity www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clini...
#FASD #prenancy #alcohol
December 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
A study from @UQNews shows women with < 2 antenatal visits are 15× more likely to drink alcohol later in pregnancy.
We need early, ongoing & non-judgemental support.
#Pregnancy #AntenatalCare #HealthEquity www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clini...
#FASD #prenancy #alcohol
We need early, ongoing & non-judgemental support.
#Pregnancy #AntenatalCare #HealthEquity www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clini...
#FASD #prenancy #alcohol
On Christmas Eve the NOFASD team has dressed in festive colours to send you all our warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas.
#FASD #ChristmasEve
#FASD #ChristmasEve
December 23, 2025 at 10:30 PM
On Christmas Eve the NOFASD team has dressed in festive colours to send you all our warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas.
#FASD #ChristmasEve
#FASD #ChristmasEve
❓Work in the alcohol and other drugs sector? In the 🎄 Christmas party season as drinks flow freely at events you may have more queries from women seeking support to avoid alcohol. 👉Check out our useful resources on alcohol and pregnancy: www.nofasd.org.au/fasd-informa...
#FASD #alcohol #pregnancy
#FASD #alcohol #pregnancy
December 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
❓Work in the alcohol and other drugs sector? In the 🎄 Christmas party season as drinks flow freely at events you may have more queries from women seeking support to avoid alcohol. 👉Check out our useful resources on alcohol and pregnancy: www.nofasd.org.au/fasd-informa...
#FASD #alcohol #pregnancy
#FASD #alcohol #pregnancy
NOFASD is coordinating a free, online support group that is exclusively available to birth mothers. The Birth Mothers’ Support Group will commence in February. For more info contact us at: www.nofasd.org.au/contact-us/ or ring NOFASD’s Helpline: 1 800 860 613.
#FASD #FASDsupport
#FASD #FASDsupport
December 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
NOFASD is coordinating a free, online support group that is exclusively available to birth mothers. The Birth Mothers’ Support Group will commence in February. For more info contact us at: www.nofasd.org.au/contact-us/ or ring NOFASD’s Helpline: 1 800 860 613.
#FASD #FASDsupport
#FASD #FASDsupport
:8 ways to drink less in the ;silly season’.🎄👇
👉 Whether you’re pregnant or planning for pregnancy, or just want more control over your drinking — holiday season doesn’t have to revolve around alcohol.
theconversation.com/8-ways-to-dr...
#alcohol #FASD
👉 Whether you’re pregnant or planning for pregnancy, or just want more control over your drinking — holiday season doesn’t have to revolve around alcohol.
theconversation.com/8-ways-to-dr...
#alcohol #FASD
December 18, 2025 at 9:02 PM
:8 ways to drink less in the ;silly season’.🎄👇
👉 Whether you’re pregnant or planning for pregnancy, or just want more control over your drinking — holiday season doesn’t have to revolve around alcohol.
theconversation.com/8-ways-to-dr...
#alcohol #FASD
👉 Whether you’re pregnant or planning for pregnancy, or just want more control over your drinking — holiday season doesn’t have to revolve around alcohol.
theconversation.com/8-ways-to-dr...
#alcohol #FASD
Strong Born is a campaign designed to raise awareness of #FASD & the harms of drinking alcohol when pregnant or breastfeeding among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples in rural & remote communities. Learn more about Strong Born at: www.naccho.org.au
December 17, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Strong Born is a campaign designed to raise awareness of #FASD & the harms of drinking alcohol when pregnant or breastfeeding among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples in rural & remote communities. Learn more about Strong Born at: www.naccho.org.au
📢 If you work in the Out of Home Care sector or are a foster carer, it’s crucial to know about FASD - a lifelong disability caused by exposure to alcohol before birth.
👉 Use NOFASD's free resources designed for people working in the Out of Home Care sector and foster carers: buff.ly/oiMNt3e
#FASD
👉 Use NOFASD's free resources designed for people working in the Out of Home Care sector and foster carers: buff.ly/oiMNt3e
#FASD
December 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM
📢 If you work in the Out of Home Care sector or are a foster carer, it’s crucial to know about FASD - a lifelong disability caused by exposure to alcohol before birth.
👉 Use NOFASD's free resources designed for people working in the Out of Home Care sector and foster carers: buff.ly/oiMNt3e
#FASD
👉 Use NOFASD's free resources designed for people working in the Out of Home Care sector and foster carers: buff.ly/oiMNt3e
#FASD
🎄🎉🎁 In the busy lead up to Christmas Day with all the many expectations that brings, the NOFASD team think that this message is a timely one to share! 💖💖
December 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
🎄🎉🎁 In the busy lead up to Christmas Day with all the many expectations that brings, the NOFASD team think that this message is a timely one to share! 💖💖
⚡ Focus on FASD Research⚡
A new study reveals 3% to 5 % of children with FASD also have congenital heart defects — 5× the rate of peers without #FASD.
👉 publications.aap.org/aapnews/news...
A new study reveals 3% to 5 % of children with FASD also have congenital heart defects — 5× the rate of peers without #FASD.
👉 publications.aap.org/aapnews/news...
December 12, 2025 at 8:03 PM
⚡ Focus on FASD Research⚡
A new study reveals 3% to 5 % of children with FASD also have congenital heart defects — 5× the rate of peers without #FASD.
👉 publications.aap.org/aapnews/news...
A new study reveals 3% to 5 % of children with FASD also have congenital heart defects — 5× the rate of peers without #FASD.
👉 publications.aap.org/aapnews/news...
NOFASD congratulates Megan Brown, a member of our Lived Experience Advisory Group, on this honour. Read more:https://www.nofasd.org.au/blog/fasd-advocate-megan-brown-wins-human-rights-award/
#FASD #FetalAlcoholSpectrumDisorder
#FASD #FetalAlcoholSpectrumDisorder
December 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
NOFASD congratulates Megan Brown, a member of our Lived Experience Advisory Group, on this honour. Read more:https://www.nofasd.org.au/blog/fasd-advocate-megan-brown-wins-human-rights-award/
#FASD #FetalAlcoholSpectrumDisorder
#FASD #FetalAlcoholSpectrumDisorder
Hosted by the FASD Hub Australia & FARE this webinar features expert insights on supporting healthy, alcohol-free pregnancies and preventing #FASD.
Featuring: Prof Elizabeth Elliott, Dr Vijay Roach, Prof Kirsten Black & Lauren Traianou.
🎥 Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQC3...
Featuring: Prof Elizabeth Elliott, Dr Vijay Roach, Prof Kirsten Black & Lauren Traianou.
🎥 Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQC3...
December 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Hosted by the FASD Hub Australia & FARE this webinar features expert insights on supporting healthy, alcohol-free pregnancies and preventing #FASD.
Featuring: Prof Elizabeth Elliott, Dr Vijay Roach, Prof Kirsten Black & Lauren Traianou.
🎥 Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQC3...
Featuring: Prof Elizabeth Elliott, Dr Vijay Roach, Prof Kirsten Black & Lauren Traianou.
🎥 Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQC3...
I am Mama Maremma — a “Human Sheepdog” guiding and protecting a child with #FASD in a world that doesn’t always make sense. 🐾
This metaphor gives voice to the emotional work that carers do daily.
📖 Read more: www.nofasd.org.au/blog/how-bei...
#FASD #FetalAlcoholSpectrumDisorder #Carer
This metaphor gives voice to the emotional work that carers do daily.
📖 Read more: www.nofasd.org.au/blog/how-bei...
#FASD #FetalAlcoholSpectrumDisorder #Carer
December 8, 2025 at 8:02 PM
I am Mama Maremma — a “Human Sheepdog” guiding and protecting a child with #FASD in a world that doesn’t always make sense. 🐾
This metaphor gives voice to the emotional work that carers do daily.
📖 Read more: www.nofasd.org.au/blog/how-bei...
#FASD #FetalAlcoholSpectrumDisorder #Carer
This metaphor gives voice to the emotional work that carers do daily.
📖 Read more: www.nofasd.org.au/blog/how-bei...
#FASD #FetalAlcoholSpectrumDisorder #Carer
❓ What is FASD?
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition caused by alcohol exposure in utero.
There is no safe amount or time for alcohol during pregnancy.
Early diagnosis + informed support = better outcomes.
Learn more ➡️ www.nofasd.org.au/fasd-informa...
#FASD
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition caused by alcohol exposure in utero.
There is no safe amount or time for alcohol during pregnancy.
Early diagnosis + informed support = better outcomes.
Learn more ➡️ www.nofasd.org.au/fasd-informa...
#FASD
December 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
❓ What is FASD?
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition caused by alcohol exposure in utero.
There is no safe amount or time for alcohol during pregnancy.
Early diagnosis + informed support = better outcomes.
Learn more ➡️ www.nofasd.org.au/fasd-informa...
#FASD
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition caused by alcohol exposure in utero.
There is no safe amount or time for alcohol during pregnancy.
Early diagnosis + informed support = better outcomes.
Learn more ➡️ www.nofasd.org.au/fasd-informa...
#FASD
🚨 Study finds even a sip of alcohol before age 18 raises the risk of future alcohol abuse. Researchers tracked 900+ Aussie teens over 11 yrs.
🧒 Starting at age 12 = higher chance of heavy drinking than starting at 18.
thewest.com.au/news/health/...
🧒 Starting at age 12 = higher chance of heavy drinking than starting at 18.
thewest.com.au/news/health/...
December 4, 2025 at 8:45 PM
🚨 Study finds even a sip of alcohol before age 18 raises the risk of future alcohol abuse. Researchers tracked 900+ Aussie teens over 11 yrs.
🧒 Starting at age 12 = higher chance of heavy drinking than starting at 18.
thewest.com.au/news/health/...
🧒 Starting at age 12 = higher chance of heavy drinking than starting at 18.
thewest.com.au/news/health/...
⚡ Focus on FASD Research ⚡
"Investigating the Impact of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure on Fetal Cardiac Development"
Evidence from research continues to support the understanding that #FASD is a whole of body condition, not purely a brain-based disorder.
👉https://tinyurl.com/bdcv77pj
"Investigating the Impact of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure on Fetal Cardiac Development"
Evidence from research continues to support the understanding that #FASD is a whole of body condition, not purely a brain-based disorder.
👉https://tinyurl.com/bdcv77pj
December 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
⚡ Focus on FASD Research ⚡
"Investigating the Impact of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure on Fetal Cardiac Development"
Evidence from research continues to support the understanding that #FASD is a whole of body condition, not purely a brain-based disorder.
👉https://tinyurl.com/bdcv77pj
"Investigating the Impact of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure on Fetal Cardiac Development"
Evidence from research continues to support the understanding that #FASD is a whole of body condition, not purely a brain-based disorder.
👉https://tinyurl.com/bdcv77pj
Today is the International Day of People with Disability, acknowledged around the world with a goal to help create a more inclusive & diverse community.
In Australia there are 5.5 million people living with a disability – and many of these are disabilities that are not visible, including #FASD.
In Australia there are 5.5 million people living with a disability – and many of these are disabilities that are not visible, including #FASD.
December 2, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Today is the International Day of People with Disability, acknowledged around the world with a goal to help create a more inclusive & diverse community.
In Australia there are 5.5 million people living with a disability – and many of these are disabilities that are not visible, including #FASD.
In Australia there are 5.5 million people living with a disability – and many of these are disabilities that are not visible, including #FASD.
“The world is about to change” 🎄 — For families living with #FASD the season brings more than sparkle.
✅ Choose what truly matters.
✅ Lower the expectation, raise the presence.
✅ Break tasks down. Pause. Breathe.
www.nofasd.org.au/blog/prepare...
✅ Choose what truly matters.
✅ Lower the expectation, raise the presence.
✅ Break tasks down. Pause. Breathe.
www.nofasd.org.au/blog/prepare...
November 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM
“The world is about to change” 🎄 — For families living with #FASD the season brings more than sparkle.
✅ Choose what truly matters.
✅ Lower the expectation, raise the presence.
✅ Break tasks down. Pause. Breathe.
www.nofasd.org.au/blog/prepare...
✅ Choose what truly matters.
✅ Lower the expectation, raise the presence.
✅ Break tasks down. Pause. Breathe.
www.nofasd.org.au/blog/prepare...
Designed for clinicians & allied professionals (psychology, speech pathology, medicine, OT, physiotherapy, nursing, welfare & community work), the course is online & accessible globally. Enrol: www.uwa.edu.au/study/Course....
Please contact [email protected] if you have any queries. #FASD
Please contact [email protected] if you have any queries. #FASD
November 28, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Designed for clinicians & allied professionals (psychology, speech pathology, medicine, OT, physiotherapy, nursing, welfare & community work), the course is online & accessible globally. Enrol: www.uwa.edu.au/study/Course....
Please contact [email protected] if you have any queries. #FASD
Please contact [email protected] if you have any queries. #FASD
Being a parent or caregiver to someone living with #FASD is incredibly demanding—and sometimes, you can feel exhausted or alone.
💖 NOFASD’s “Caring for Yourself” webpage will provide some tips to assist you:
www.nofasd.org.au/parents-care...
💖 NOFASD’s “Caring for Yourself” webpage will provide some tips to assist you:
www.nofasd.org.au/parents-care...
November 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Being a parent or caregiver to someone living with #FASD is incredibly demanding—and sometimes, you can feel exhausted or alone.
💖 NOFASD’s “Caring for Yourself” webpage will provide some tips to assist you:
www.nofasd.org.au/parents-care...
💖 NOFASD’s “Caring for Yourself” webpage will provide some tips to assist you:
www.nofasd.org.au/parents-care...
Recent UQ research reveals: Women with fewer than 2 antenatal visits are up to 15× more likely to drink later in pregnancy.
The message? Early, regular, non-judgemental antenatal support is crucial.
🔗 news.uq.edu.au/2025-08-ante...
#MaternalHealth #Pregnancy #AntenatalCare
The message? Early, regular, non-judgemental antenatal support is crucial.
🔗 news.uq.edu.au/2025-08-ante...
#MaternalHealth #Pregnancy #AntenatalCare
November 23, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Recent UQ research reveals: Women with fewer than 2 antenatal visits are up to 15× more likely to drink later in pregnancy.
The message? Early, regular, non-judgemental antenatal support is crucial.
🔗 news.uq.edu.au/2025-08-ante...
#MaternalHealth #Pregnancy #AntenatalCare
The message? Early, regular, non-judgemental antenatal support is crucial.
🔗 news.uq.edu.au/2025-08-ante...
#MaternalHealth #Pregnancy #AntenatalCare
✨ An inspiration for today! ✨
November 22, 2025 at 9:15 PM
✨ An inspiration for today! ✨
“FASD is only an origin story. It is not who we are.” — CJ Lutke
Our beginnings don’t have to define our endings. Read CJ's moving reflection on origin, identity & redefining a path forward: www.nofasd.org.au/blog/origin-...
#FASD #FASDAwareness #FetalAlcoholSpectrumDisorder
Our beginnings don’t have to define our endings. Read CJ's moving reflection on origin, identity & redefining a path forward: www.nofasd.org.au/blog/origin-...
#FASD #FASDAwareness #FetalAlcoholSpectrumDisorder
November 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
“FASD is only an origin story. It is not who we are.” — CJ Lutke
Our beginnings don’t have to define our endings. Read CJ's moving reflection on origin, identity & redefining a path forward: www.nofasd.org.au/blog/origin-...
#FASD #FASDAwareness #FetalAlcoholSpectrumDisorder
Our beginnings don’t have to define our endings. Read CJ's moving reflection on origin, identity & redefining a path forward: www.nofasd.org.au/blog/origin-...
#FASD #FASDAwareness #FetalAlcoholSpectrumDisorder
📢 Abstract Deadline EXTENDED! Ready to make a difference?
Submit your abstract for the 10th International Conference on Adolescents & Adults with #FASD, Seattle, April 18–21, 2026. Your research belongs where it matters most—in real life!
fasdunited.org/fasd2026
Submit your abstract for the 10th International Conference on Adolescents & Adults with #FASD, Seattle, April 18–21, 2026. Your research belongs where it matters most—in real life!
fasdunited.org/fasd2026
November 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM
📢 Abstract Deadline EXTENDED! Ready to make a difference?
Submit your abstract for the 10th International Conference on Adolescents & Adults with #FASD, Seattle, April 18–21, 2026. Your research belongs where it matters most—in real life!
fasdunited.org/fasd2026
Submit your abstract for the 10th International Conference on Adolescents & Adults with #FASD, Seattle, April 18–21, 2026. Your research belongs where it matters most—in real life!
fasdunited.org/fasd2026