Evidence-based information, tools and resources about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
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Upcoming webinar from @SydneyInstWCF and @CCAHR_:
• Prof Elizabeth Elliott: alcohol use during pregnancy & #FASD
• Prof Ju-Lee Oei: cannabis use during pregnancy & child outcomes
📅 20 Oct 2026, 1pm AEDT
Register: bit.ly/483clvI
The WA Mental Health Commission's FASD Prevention Network is offering training to help develop practical skills, build local connections and support conversations about #alcohol use during #pregnancy.
bit.ly/4fAsEUe
#FASDHub #FASDPrevention
Nominate someone making a difference in the #FASD community! 🌟
The Heather Jones Community Award honours those supporting families, leading change & inspiring others.
Submit a nomination: fasdhub.org.au/awards26
#FASDAwareness @NOFASDAustralia
Huge congratulations to our Chair, @ProfEElliott AO on being awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia.
A leader in #childhealth and #FASD, her work continues to improve lives in Australia and internationally: bit.ly/3QvvqS9
We are marking #NationalReconciliationWeek by reflecting on truth-telling, unity and listening to learn. This year’s theme, “All in,” calls on all Australians to take action toward #reconciliation. All in. All of the time. bit.ly/4uKSI5e
#NRW2026 #reconciliationaustralia
Harmful ads are hard to escape. A new campaign is calling for national rules on #alcohol, #gambling and #unhealthyfood advertising. Four in five Australians are worried about the harm they cause. Learn more: giveusanadbreak.org.au
EVENT 📣
@AusAAH members: Join the online consultation with the Dept of Health, Disability & Ageing on #FASD on Thursday 26 February. Hear from @ProfEElliott & @FionaRobards and engage directly with @healthgovau. Members only. More info: bit.ly/4qIGqb7
Research shows over 20% of #alcohol products still lack mandatory pregnancy warnings, sparking renewed debate on the need for visible, consistent labelling to reduce #PAE and protect unborn babies from #FASD.
Study: bit.ly/4bqOvNk
News: bit.ly/3Z77jK9
Pregnant, planning, or breastfeeding?
The safest choice is no alcohol.
✅ No alcohol during pregnancy or planning
✅ #Alcoholfree is safest while breastfeeding
Why not enjoy sparkling water + fresh fruit.
👉 Learn more: bit.ly/4pJRW6d
#FASD #fasdhubau #EveryMomentMatters
WEBINAR: Join Dr Erin Olson for insights on autism and FASD diagnostics, based on 40 years of data.
Date: Tuesday 4 November 2025
Time: 8.30AM AWST | 11.30AM AEDT
Register: bit.ly/4nEiDrh
@UW @FASDHub #FASD #Autism
FASD Hub Australia retweeted
Children with FASD have dreams, strengths, and challenges. Understanding the unique ways FASD can impact learning and behaviour can help educators create supportive classrooms.
Learn more in @FASDHub's short video: ow.ly/ihqc50XgGpa
WEBINAR: Simplifying FASD Diagnosis with AI
Join @UQ_News & @PruewalkerFASD to explore how AI tools can help make FASD assessment and reporting easier.
🗓️Tuesday 20 Oct
👩⚕️For professionals (9AM AWST): events.humanitix.com/profess…
👨👩👧For families (10.15AM AWST): events.humanitix.com/familie…
Missed our webinar on preconception care? Watch the discussion on how early health interventions can help prevent FASD and improve lifelong outcomes for families: bit.ly/4qafyBD
#FASD #PreconceptionCare #FASDHubAu
New publication: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge is key to community health. Working together through Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations and health services can support better outcomes for children with complex needs. bmchealthservres.biomedcentr…
New publication: Scoping review of 20 years of media on alcohol use in pregnancy and FASD shows mixed messages, stigma, and unrealistic motherhood ideals. Media must shift to strength-based, culturally sensitive messaging that supports prevention: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER
👠FASD AWARENESS MONTH EVENT👟
TODAY: 24 SEPTEMBER
Free Preconception Care Webinar - Optimising health outcomes through interventions implemented before conception
12:05PM AWST | 2:05PM AEST
Register: bit.ly/4nLMMW7
FASD Hub Australia retweeted
Navigating adolescence can be challenging for young people with #FASD. Our video explores the factors that contribute to these challenges, and how educators can respond with understanding.
Watch our video to learn more: ow.ly/QaKS50WEXUo
👠FASD AWARENESS MONTH EVENT👠
Free Preconception Care Webinar - Optimising health outcomes through interventions implemented before conception
🔴Wednesday 24 September
🔴12:05PM AWST | 2:05PM AEST
Register: bit.ly/4nLMMW7
FASD Hub Australia retweeted
The #APSAD25 draft program is live! With so many great sessions packed into the schedule, now’s the perfect time to start planning your conference experience
apsadconference.com.au/progr…
Breastfeeding women need support-that support starts at home.
@FASDHubAus Chair @ProfEElliott, highlights the vital role partners, friends+family play in helping mums make healthy choices. bit.ly/3J5wmsl
#WBW25 #WorldBreastfeedingWeek #FASDPrevention
@OzBreastfeeding
