The Heather Jones Community Award celebrates the otherwise unsung heroes of the FASD community – advocates, carers, people living with FASD, and others whose passion and dedication lead to improved awareness and understanding of FASD, and positive impacts to those living with this lifelong disability.
Research has uncovered the tactics commonly used by alcohol industries in order to manipulate evidence, misrepresent the harms of alcohol, and influence public health policy for their own gains. Senior Research Fellow at Menzies School of Health Research, and a member of the FASD Hub Advisory Group Dr Cassandra Wright outlines the need for close scrutiny of this harmful industry and curtail their influence on public health policy.
The ‘One Drink’ campaign aims to increase awareness that there is no safe amount or time to drink alcohol during pregnancy. Evaluation outcomes have been published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health proving the advertising campaign created significant awareness.
Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and motor control difficulties may experience difficulties with many everyday activities at home and in school. Cate Hilly, PhD Candidate from Australian Catholic University, explains how her research on children with combined FASD and motor coordination difficulties will help support them with everyday living.
The guidance and care provided by health professionals during pregnancy is paramount. Dr Emma Doherty, Research Fellow from the University of Newcastle in the Hunter New England Local Health District, explains how her research on effective strategies allows health professionals to better support pregnant women in antenatal visits.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, or FASD, is a lifelong neurodisability caused by exposure to alcohol before birth. People with FASD can experience challenges with physical activities, language, memory, learning, and behaviour. In this short webinar hosted by FASD Hub Australia and Learning With FASD, our experts in paediatrics, occupational therapy, and education provide an overview of the common challenges that children with FASD may face in the classroom, as well as strategies to set them up for success.
Our thanks go to the remarkable families who gave their time and invited us into their homes, school and life. Their stories are testament to their hardwork, dedication, love and resilience in bringing up these children and young people.
We also acknowledge the expertise and professionalism of the health professionals who gave us their time to film in their clinics and offices.
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