FASD Hub Australia

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

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/professionals-… 👨‍👩‍👧For families (10.15AM AWST): events.humanitix.com/families-webin…

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.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

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/10.1111/ac…

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

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

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/program-overvi…

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

New study 📢 #FASD is the leading cause of non-genetic #disability in Australia, yet it's often underdiagnosed. A recent study estimates a 3.64% prevalence rate. This underscores the urgent need for early diagnosis and support. Read: bit.ly/43nSs14

Hear from our Chair @ProfEElliott, as she breaks down the key updates in the newly published Australian Guidelines for the Assessment and Diagnosis of #FASD. Learn how the new guidelines build upon the 2016 framework. Watch the video: bit.ly/updatedguideli…

Today the @nhmrc-approved Australian Guidelines for Assessment & Diagnosis of FASD were released, building upon the 2016 Australian Guide to Diagnosis of FASD by incorporating new research evidence + strengthening the voices of people with lived experience fasdhub.org.au/news/updated-g…

💡 Passionate about making a difference in the #FetalAlcoholSpectrumDisorder space? 📍 The FASD Hub Australia is hiring a Perth-based Program Manager. 👥 Join our team! 🔗 bit.ly/3RcNgGq #FASD #FASDHub #Perthjobs #hiring

📝This study highlights gaps in #FASD & #PAE training for #psychologists, urging university-level education, universal PAE screening, & more FASD-informed #clinicians to improve early detection of FASD & support. bit.ly/3EbzssM