From Misdiagnosis to Understanding: Sharing our FASD story
18/09/2024
During FASD Awareness Month, I share my story to help break the stigma, and support people on a similar path to finding the best care for their children.
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During FASD Awareness Month, I share my story to help break the stigma, and support people on a similar path to finding the best care for their children.
On 16 September we hosted a webinar unpacking the link between alcohol and gendered violence. The panelists were: Key takeaways
The groundbreaking national health campaign, Every Moment Matters, continues to increase awareness about alcohol, pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Right now, there is an important national conversation about information privacy, and the impact of social media on children and young people.
The groundbreaking Every Moment Matters campaign website has clocked more than 1 million visits since launching in November 2021. The
Today National Cabinet agreed to take action on alcohol to help prevent gender-based violence and violence against children in Australia.
After last year’s massively successful campaign, the Red Shoes Rock team is back and ready to rock!
The panel made recommendations across a range of sectors, including calling on governments to strengthen Australia’s alcohol laws.
More than 30 community, health, Aboriginal, research and women’s organisations from across Australia are calling on members of the National Cabinet to commit to taking action on alcohol’s role in domestic, family and sexual violence.
Karyn wanted to support the young people in her community and provide mentoring to help them thrive.
Open letter: Call to National Cabinet to commit to Rapid Review recommendations on alcohol Dear Prime Minister, Premiers and Chief
To mark FASD Awareness Day on 9 September more than 60 landmarks will go red.
Major landmarks across the country will go red this September to mark International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month.
The Federal Government has announced a new inquiry into alcohol and other drugs.
Call on your Premier or Chief Minister to take action on alcohol’s role in gendered violence An expert panel conducting
Answers to your questions about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
FARE welcomes the Rapid Review Expert Panel’s recommendations relating to alcohol, to prevent domestic, family and sexual violence in Australia. The report outlines a range of recommendations including reviewing and strengthening alcohol regulation and better supporting the role of alcohol and other drug organisations in prevention.
There were almost 40 people running, walking or fundraising for FARE and together we’ve raised almost $23,000.
The South Australian Government has established a Royal Commission to inquire into domestic, family and sexual violence in South Australia. FARE lodged a submission to the Royal Commission noting that alcohol is a significant contributor to gendered violence in Australia.
New research released today by FARE proves the damaging levels at which alcohol companies are bombarding Australians with “Buy Now” digital ads that simultaneously promote, sell, and arrange delivery of alcohol into people’s homes – in just a few clicks.
During FASD Awareness Month, I share my story to help break the stigma, and support people on a similar path to finding the best care for their children.
The groundbreaking national health campaign, Every Moment Matters, continues to increase awareness about alcohol, pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Right now, there is an important national conversation about information privacy, and the impact of social media on children and young people.
Today National Cabinet agreed to take action on alcohol to help prevent gender-based violence and violence against children in Australia.
After last year’s massively successful campaign, the Red Shoes Rock team is back and ready to rock!
The panel made recommendations across a range of sectors, including calling on governments to strengthen Australia’s alcohol laws.
More than 30 community, health, Aboriginal, research and women’s organisations from across Australia are calling on members of the National Cabinet to commit to taking action on alcohol’s role in domestic, family and sexual violence.
Karyn wanted to support the young people in her community and provide mentoring to help them thrive.
To mark FASD Awareness Day on 9 September more than 60 landmarks will go red.
Major landmarks across the country will go red this September to mark International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month.
The Federal Government has announced a new inquiry into alcohol and other drugs.
Answers to your questions about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
FARE welcomes the Rapid Review Expert Panel’s recommendations relating to alcohol, to prevent domestic, family and sexual violence in Australia. The report outlines a range of recommendations including reviewing and strengthening alcohol regulation and better supporting the role of alcohol and other drug organisations in prevention.
There were almost 40 people running, walking or fundraising for FARE and together we’ve raised almost $23,000.
The South Australian Government has established a Royal Commission to inquire into domestic, family and sexual violence in South Australia. FARE lodged a submission to the Royal Commission noting that alcohol is a significant contributor to gendered violence in Australia.
New research released today by FARE proves the damaging levels at which alcohol companies are bombarding Australians with “Buy Now” digital ads that simultaneously promote, sell, and arrange delivery of alcohol into people’s homes – in just a few clicks.
A new film headlined by colourful puppets is raising awareness about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and building community pride in Tennant Creek. The short
The Federal Government has been accused of ignoring the devastating harms caused by fetal alcohol exposure by failing to respond to an all-party Inquiry report
A new poll has found that many Australians continue to drink to excess, remain largely unaware of the risks associated with alcohol consumption, and predicts
Overall the research found that the Western Australian justice system is poorly prepared and resourced to consider the neurocognitive impairments associated with FASD and that training and resources for those working in the justice system are required.
A study of the Western Australian justice system has identified that up to 85 per cent of staff say responding to the needs of people
This research set out to survey the knowledge, attitudes, practices and training deficits within Queensland criminal justice agencies in regard to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
This research aimed to identify the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) information and resources foster carers have accessed, and investigate the specific needs of foster carers in order to support them raising a child living with FASD.
Australia and New Zealand Food and Health Ministers responsible for introducing government regulated alcohol pregnancy warning labels have been urged to take action ahead of
Australia’s leading alcohol research and education body has welcomed the report; FASD: The hidden harm, Inquiry into the prevention, diagnosis and management of Fetal Alcohol
FARE’s submission to the Senate Inquiry into Australia’s domestic response to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Commission on Social Determinants of Health report: Closing the gap within a generation. Within this submission FARE has addressed each of the Terms of Reference of the Inquiry, making eight recommendations for the Commonwealth Government.
FARE acknowledges that the Commonwealth Government is committed to reaching a surplus in the 2013-14 Budget, so this submission therefore outlines areas of cost savings for Government, as well as areas where modest investment will make a significant difference to communities and individuals. The case for introducing evidence-based alcohol prevention policies has never been more compelling.
In an Australian first, researchers have reached out to families and carers affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) to identify gaps in existing services.
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