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This recording of a webinar presented by the FASD Guidelines Dissemination Group outlines how AI can assist in extracting information from detailed #FASD assessment reports, creating documents to suit your use in advocating for your child.
👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYtXaT44-u0
February 12, 2026 at 10:01 PM
⚡Focus on FASD Research⚡
There is increasing research focused on the topic of male drinking and whether this impacts the severity of FASD in a developing baby who was exposed to alcohol while in the womb.👉 Read more at: buff.ly/kZBX0Pb
#FASD #alcohol #pregnancy
February 10, 2026 at 9:30 PM
This webinar on 18th Feb is for secondary educators, with other professionals and parents/carers also welcome. Register now at: fasdhub.org.au/training-and...

#FASD
February 8, 2026 at 6:15 PM
A new school year means that your child may be in contact with many new people & routines - which can result in sensory overload & behavioural challenges. Our free, wallet-sized cards can alert onlookers to #FASD as a brain-based disability. Call us to order. Only available to Australian residents.
February 6, 2026 at 7:03 PM
This recording of a webinar presented by the FASD Guidelines Dissemination Group outlines how AI can assist in extracting information from the updated FASD Diagnostic Guidelines released in 2025, summarising complex information into actionable lists and reports.
👉https://buff.ly/1gQMwQ1
February 4, 2026 at 9:45 PM
In 2020, the alcohol industry was given 3 years to implement mandatory pregnancy warning labels on all new products. New research indicates that more than 20% of 12,500 products analysed still lacked the mandatory warning label. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Mums who drank during pregnancy call for universal alcohol warnings
New research shows thousands of alcohol products remain on Australian shelves without mandated pregnancy warning labels.
www.abc.net.au
February 2, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Attention early childhood educators! You need to know about #FASD to support children in your care. NOFASD Australia & Early Childhood Australia partnered to develop a suite of informative resources to assist. Access the resources at:
"Through Different Eyes " FASD Resource - NOFASD Australia
"Through Different Eyes" a helpful suite of FASD resources for Early Childhood Educators by NOFASD Australia and Early Childhood Australia.
www.nofasd.org.au
January 31, 2026 at 9:30 PM
However, please note that NOFASD’s Helpline is not a crisis service. If you are in crisis, please call one of the following services that are available 24 hours a day:
- Lifeline – 13 11 14;
- Suicide Call Back Service: 1 300 659 467
- Beyond Blue: 1 300 22 46 36 1
- 13-YARN on 13 92 76
#FASD
January 31, 2026 at 12:42 AM
The Strong Born campaign is designed to raise awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) & the harms of drinking alcohol while pregnant & breastfeeding, among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in rural & remote communities.
Download resources: www.naccho.org.au/strong-born-...
January 29, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Designed for clinicians & allied professionals (psychology, speech pathology, medicine, OT, physiotherapy, nursing, welfare & community work), the course is online. Enrol: www.uwa.edu.au/study/Course...
Please contact grace.tan@uwa.edu.au if you have any queries.
#FASD
January 27, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Are you a birth mother of a child who has been diagnosed with FASD – or you think may have #FASD? NOFASD is coordinating a free, online support group, exclusively available to birth mothers, starting in February Contact us for more info: www.nofasd.org.au/contact-us/
January 24, 2026 at 10:01 PM
New study finds big overlap between #FASD and #ADHD 🧠
Many children assessed for FASD already had an ADHD diagnosis.

Understanding this link can lead to better, more accurate support for kids and families.
#Neurodevelopment
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January 22, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Enrol today in our online course It is free & self-paced so you can complete it whenever suits you. Professionals in sectors other than AOD have also indicated that this course is helpful for understanding aspects of FASD that intersect with their work.
fasd.education/courses/fasd...
#FASD
January 20, 2026 at 10:45 PM
It’s the time of year when parents & teachers are preparing for Back to School. Children may be faced with a new classroom, new schoolmates, new teacher/s and new routines. Read NOFASD's blog for strategies that will assist with this transition. www.nofasd.org.au/blog/prepari...
#FASD #BackToSchool
BACK TO SCHOOL STRATEGIES - NOFASD Australia
The new school year means a change in routine, not only a change from the holiday routine but a change from last year as well. Children may be faced with a
www.nofasd.org.au
January 18, 2026 at 10:30 PM
⚡Focus on FASD Research⚡

Research evidencing the growing recognition that FASD affects the whole body - and not just the brain.
The study found notable prevalences of a variety of physical and behavioural comorbidities across nearly every system in the body. 👉 Read more at: buff.ly/F68EA0C
#FASD
January 16, 2026 at 10:01 PM
If you are pregnant and finding it hard not to drink alcohol, help is available.

Find resources and links to services you can turn to for information and support at:
www.nofasd.org.au/fasd-informa...

#alcohol #pregnancy #FASD #FetalAlcoholSpectrumDisorder
January 15, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Designed for clinicians & allied professionals (psychology, speech pathology, medicine, OT, physiotherapy, nursing, welfare & community work), the course is online. Enrol: www.uwa.edu.au/study/Course...
Please contact grace.tan@uwa.edu.au if you have any queries. #FASD
January 12, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Are you a birth mother of a child who has been diagnosed with FASD – or is currently being assessed for #FASD? NOFASD is coordinating a free, online support group, exclusively available to birth mothers, starting in February
Contact us for more info: www.nofasd.org.au/contact-us/
#FASDsupport
January 10, 2026 at 10:30 PM
The MOU partnership between CanFASD, NOFASD Australia, FASD Research Australia (NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in FASD) & FASD-CAN Aotearoa will strengthen international collaboration on FASD to accelerate impact for individuals and families affected by #FASD.
January 8, 2026 at 10:01 PM
If you work in the Out of Home Care sector or are a foster carer, it’s important to know about #FASD - a lifelong disability caused by exposure to alcohol before birth.
NOFASD's free resources will assist people working in the Out of Home Care sector and foster carers: buff.ly/NDFnT1q
January 6, 2026 at 11:01 PM
A diagnosis of FASD isn’t just a label—it’s a gateway to understanding strengths, challenges and getting the right supports. Early diagnosis = better outcomes. www.nofasd.org.au/parents-care...

#FASD #FetalAlcoholSpectrumDisorder
January 4, 2026 at 9:30 PM
NOFASD's NDIS Portal offers FASD‑specific help for parents, carers, adults & providers—including: eligibility, funded supports, guides. 👉 Find Info tailored to assist YOU:
www.nofasd.org.au/fasd-informa...
#NDIS #FASD #DisabilitySupport
January 1, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Happy New Year 2026 from the NOFASD Australia team!

#NewYearNewBeginnings #NOFASD #NewYear2026. #FASD
December 31, 2025 at 8:02 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 grace.tan@uwa.edu.au if you have any queries. #FASD
December 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones from the team at NOFASD Australia.

#NOFASD #ChristmasDay #FASD #FetalAlcoholSpectrumDisorder
December 26, 2025 at 11:14 PM