Panel chair Sophie Harrington was joined with panellists (L to R): Jessica Birch, Christine Brooks, Heather Gant, Sue Miers and April Wilson sharing their personal experiences exemplifying the diversity of presentations of this spectrum-based disability. #FASD

The opening panel discussion was chaired by Distinguished Professor Elizabeth Elliott, AM, Director of the Centre. Joining in the discussion were the Hon. Dr Mike Freelander MP, Sophie Harrington (NOFASD CEO), Ayla Chorley (FARE CEO) and Dr Hester Wilson (Chief addiction specialist for NSW). #FASD

Today is an important day for the #FASD community with the official launch of the FASD Research Australia NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder at the University of Sydney. We will share more photos and news from his important event in our social media tomorrow!

📢 This webinar will explore the intersection between FASD & mental health, bringing together professional expertise and lived experience to discuss this important topic.👉 More info and register at: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #FASD #MentalHealth

Accompanied by, and in collaboration with, staff of the Pintupi Homelands Health Service, Raina Quinny, NOFASD Health Promotion Officer, delivered #FASD information sessions at the Walungurru Primary School, along with Principal Nick Richardson and at Yirara College Head of Campus, Peter Musinskis

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. Use our free resources for people working in the OOHC sector and foster carers: www.nofasd.org.au/fasd-informa...

In this webinar from FASD Awareness UK; Andrew Keeping, Anna Webster and Becky Govan explore brain-based differences and practical ways to make therapeutic parenting more FASD-informed. 🎥 Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FC3n... #FASD #FASDAwareness

📢 Share your experience in a research study! Findings will help inform future strategies to improve oral health support for children and their families. Want to learn more? Contact the research team on (02) 8738 9367 or email the researcher directly at: 22218378@student.westernsydney.edu.au #FASD

NOFASD encourages you to support the Strong Born campaign which is designed to raise awareness of #FASD and the harms of drinking alcohol while pregnant and breastfeeding, among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in rural and remote communities: Access resources at: buff.ly/kFXRQxQ #FASD

📢 Our next FASD Connect online meeting is on Thurs 29 Oct. If you are an individual living with FASD, or a parent, foster carer or kinship carer supporting someone living with FASD, join this 1-hour meeting to discuss your concerns. Register to receive the meeting link: www.nofasd.org.au/contact-us/

❓Work in the alcohol and other drugs sector? It is important to reinforce the benefits of stopping drinking at any stage during pregnancy to minimise further risk to the mother & baby. Use our resources to support your work: www.nofasd.org.au/fasd-informa... #FASD #alcohol #pregnancy

Bring Australian FASD Research, Practice, and Living Experience to the 20th Annual International Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, March 12–15, 2027, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. 👉 More info & abstract guidelines: fasdunited.org/fasd2027/ #FASDUnited #FASD #FASDconference

The AADC is seeking applications for a new National Project Officer position leading a project to develop a supported accommodation model for people with FASD/cognitive impairment engaged with AOD services. For more information see: www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/AADC... #FASD

In this webinar from FASD Awareness UK: Mary Byrnes shares her powerful lived experience of receiving a #FASD diagnosis later in life and explores complex health challenges, accelerated ageing, lifelong health monitoring and the importance of informed primary care. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNad...

Aboriginal leaders in WA’s Kimberley are calling for stronger support for people and families affected by FASD, including better access to early assessment, diagnosis and treatment. The ABC reports on the community’s ongoing calls for action and support. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09... #FASD

We congratulate FASD Ireland for their award-winning documentary “The Hidden Disability”. On 3 Oct it won the Gold Award in the C1 Category Documentaries at the IMRO Radio Awards 2026. 🎧Listen at: www.fasdireland.ie/fasd-ireland... #FASD

During her time in Kintore recently NOFASD’s Health Promotion Officer, Raina Quinny, was able to share productive discussions about FASD with the Pintupi Homelands Health Service Health Promotion staff including sharing resources with the Male Health Promotion Liaison Officer. #FASD

✨A 'must listen' interview from the SBS about FASD which features interviews with NOFASD's CEO Sophie Harrington, FASD Advocate Jessica Birch, and FASD researcher Nicole Hewlett. ✨ 👉 Listen now at: www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast... #FASD #FetalAlcoholSpectrumDisorder

Misunderstood and overlooked: living with FASD

A new national research centre is aiming to improve how FASD is prevented, diagnosed and supported.

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On Tuesday this week Emma McDougall, Occupational Therapist and Clinical Advisor with NOFASD, presented at the Neurodivergence Wellbeing Conference on the Gold Coast. #FASD #FetalAlcoholSpectrumDisorder

✨Focus on Lived Experience of FASD✨ Learn more about some of these challenging behaviours at: www.nofasd.org.au/parents-care... #FASD

It’s been a huge FASD Awareness Month for the NOFASD team. (Robyn & Charlene certainly don’t look as fresh as they did in our post on 1st September!) However, we know that all our work this month has increased the number of people in Australia who know something about #FASD. ❤️ #RedShoesRock

NOFASD staff members Robyn (left) & Soraya (right) were kept busy at the Baby Expo in Perth last week. Visitors to the FASD information display included women both planning for pregnancy or already pregnant and service providers. Lots of people become more #FASD aware as a result.

NOFASD's Christine Brooks, presented a #FASD information session to over 30 midwives & other professionals at the SAGE Clinic, Mercy Hospital for Women in Melbourne. Seen with Christine (centre) are SAGE staff: Olivia Kerr, Lead Social Worker Steph Nardella, Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialist.

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. Use our free resources for people working in the OOHC sector and foster carers: www.nofasd.org.au/fasd-informa...

✨Focus on Lived Experience of FASD✨ Learn about #FASD characteristics at different ages: www.nofasd.org.au/parents-care...

As an extension to NOFASD’s established Helpline services we’ve introduced two FASD Navigator roles within our team. Connection to a FASD Navigator will be made when an individual or family requires more intensive support or follow-up. #FASDguidance #FASD

NOFASD encourages you to support the Strong Born campaign which is designed to raise awareness of #FASD and the harms of drinking alcohol while pregnant and breastfeeding, among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in rural and remote communities: Access resources at: buff.ly/OQi561k

This important article features interviews with FASD Advocate Jessica Birch speaking about her lived experience of #FASD and NOFASD’s CEO, Sophie Harrington. 👉 www.canberratimes.com.au/story/935336...

Speaking up for lives harmed by alcohol in the womb

A national campaign is seeking to destigmatise and raise awareness of a physical and neurodevelopmental condition caused by...

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📢 Learn more about the focus of this webinar - a collaboration between NOFASD and the AADC and presented as a special feature of FASD Awareness Month - and register to participate at: buff.ly/AXKNbTz ❗There is no cost to register for this important webinar. #FASD #FetalAlcoholSpectrumDisoder

EUFASD allowed CEOs & staff of national FASD organisations in many nations to meet and share learnings. Seen here: Anna Gundesen, FASD Navigator at FASD-CAN, NZ, Sophie Harrington, CEO, NOFASD & Tristan Casson-Rennie, FASD Ireland – & at rear Tristan’s son, Jacob Casson-Rennie. #FASD