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Research Spotlight: Australian FASD Indigenous Framework ft Nicole Hewlett
Blending Aboriginal and Western wisdoms, taking a healing-informed approach, and facilitating two-way learning at a grass roots level are keys to improving outcomes for Aboriginal communities living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), according to a new study. Nicole Hewlett, lead author and researcher at the University of Queensland, explains how the Australian FASD Indigenous framework offers hope and healing for all Australians living with FASD.
FASD Hub Webinar: The role of men in FASD
When it comes to FASD prevention, awareness and management, men play a vital role. Whether as partners supporting an alcohol-free pregnancy, or as fathers raising children with FASD, mentors to young people, or peers and role models, men are important in many arenas. In this live panel event, originally aired on 29 September 2022, our expert panel explored the special role that men play in families and communities, as well as the difficulties that men face.
FASD Hub Webinar: Alcohol and Breastfeeding
In this live panel event, originally aired on 4 August 2022, our expert panel looked at the issue of alcohol use in breastfeeding and its potential harms on the infant. In particular, the physiology relating to alcohol and breastfeeding, the ‘Australian Guidelines to Minimise Harm from Alcohol’ and the national awareness campaign on alcohol and breastfeeding.
FASD Hub Webinar: Diversity in FASD
Every person living with FASD is unique and has individual strengths and needs. Every person living with FASD has different health problems, different challenges, different life circumstances, and different journeys towards diagnosis and throughout life. In this live panel event, originally aired on 13 July 2022, our panellists shared their experiences of FASD.
FASD Hub Webinar: Managing alcohol use in pregnancy
Many clinicians tell us they don’t ask about alcohol during pregnancy, as they don’t know how to ask, what to advise or where to refer. In this session held on 1 December 2021, we presented a case study of a woman who is drinking alcohol during pregnancy and heard the perspectives of a panel of health professionals and a biological mother.
Meet Prue Walker: The role of the social worker in FASD diagnosis
As a social worker, part of Prue Walker’s roleĀ is to makeĀ sure that children and families are supported before, during and after their FASD assessments. In this video, Prue shares a snapshot of some of the ways she helps families through this challenging time.
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