Below are links to documents and other organisations that contain useful information on FASD. These links do not imply any endorsement, support or commercial gain by the Alcohol and Pregnancy Research Group or the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research.
FASD Support Groups
National Organisation for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Related Disorders Inc
The National Organisation for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Related Disorders (NOFASARD) is a Commonwealth charity and the peak community organisation for FASD in Australia. They provide information, advocacy and referral options for families supporting children/adolescents and adults who have or are suspected of having FASD. NOFASARD has well established national and international networks and collaborative relationships with other committed organisations and interest groups. For more information please visit the NOFASARD website or contact Sue Miers on 0418 854 947 or email sue@nofasard.org.au
Russell Family Fetal Alcohol Disorders Association
RFFADA is a not-for-profit health promotion charity dedicated to ensuring that individuals affected prenatally by alcohol have access to diagnostic services, support and multidisciplinary management planning in Australia and that carers and parents are supported with a "no blame no shame" ethos. Visit the RFFADA website or contact Elizabeth Russell on 0412 550 540.
Visit your Health Professional
If you are concerned about your child or family member, please see a health professional.
Suggestions for documents or information that will be helpful to the health professional:
- Child health records - birth weight and length, childhood weight and height
- School reports or history of problems at school
- Medication that the child has taken over the years
- Other health problems
Don't worry if you can't find them. Your recollections or verbal information, or those of a family friend or relative will also help the health professional.
Child Health Services
The following services may also provide assistance.
Australian Capital Territory
Office for Children, Youth and Family Support and ACT Health - Maternity Services
New South Wales
NSW Health - Child Health Services
Northern Territory
Children and Parenting Support Services and Department of Children and Families
South Australia
Womens and Childrens Health Network - Parenting and Child Health
Queensland
Community Child Health Services
Tasmania
Department of Health and Human Services
Victoria
Primary and Community Health and Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Program
Western Australia
Child and Adolescent Health Services and Child Health Services
Alcohol Drug and Information Services
If you would like to talk to someone about stopping drinking and the effects of alcohol; or want to find a service in your state or territory, the following websites provide information on services and organisations around Australia. These links do not imply any endorsement, support or commercial gain by the Alcohol and Pregnancy Research Group or the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research.
Women and Newborn Drug and Alcohol Service (King Edward Memorial Hospital, Perth Western Australia) and brochure
Women's Health and Family Services (Perth, Western Australia)
Western Australian Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies (WANADA)
The Women's Alcohol and Drug Service (Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne Victoria)
Alcohol and drug treatment and information services
Drug and Alcohol Services - National, State and Territory Services and Organisations
Alcohol & Other Drugs Treatment Services National Directory
Australian Capital Territory (Alcohol and Drug Program)
02 6207 9977 (24 hours)
ACT Drug Information Canberra Hospital 02 6244 3333
New South Wales (ADIS)
1800 422 599 (24 hours)
NSW MotherSafe, Royal Hospital for Women 02 9382 6539 or 1800 647 848 (for NSW country only)
Drug & Alcohol Specialist Advisory Service 1800 023 687
Northern Territory (ADIS)
08 8922 8399
Queensland (ADIS)
1800 177 833 (24 hours)
South Australia (ADIS)
1300 131 340 (24 hours)
SA Womens and Childrens Hospital 08 8161 7222
Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation Pharmacy Department, Women's and children's Hospital SA (Monday -Friday normal business hours) 08 8186 7555
Tasmania (Alcohol and Drug Service)
1800 888 236 (24 hours)
Victoria (Direct Line ADIS)
1800 888 236 (24 hours)
Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne 03 8345 3190
Western Australia (ADIS)
1800 198 024 (24 hours)
Please go the the Links section for a more extensive list of Australian and international websites for parents, carers, teachers, health professionals, training and resources.