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FASD Hub Australia

There is no safe time or amount of alcohol to drink while pregnant, because a baby’s brain develops throughout the nine months of pregnancy from conception to birth. Prenatal alcohol exposure can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth, as well as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) which is a lifelong disability.

Vision and mission

FASD Hub Australia's mission is to be the leading source of high quality, evidence-based information about alcohol and pregnancy and FASD in Australia.

How FASD Hub Australia can help

FASD Hub Australia are a one-stop shop for information for health and other professionals (justice, education, child protection), service providers, researchers, policy makers, people living with FASD, parents & carers. Topics include:

  • alcohol and pregnancy & breastfeeding
  • understanding FASD
  • preventing FASD
  • assessment & diagnosis
  • service Directory of Australian clinics
  • training and education
  • research projects & publications
  • opportunities for community members to work with us
  • resources
  • videos - stories from health professionals, people living with FASD and families

Information lines / help lines

  • Call 08 6319 1824 Monday to Friday 9.00am — 4.00pm AWST. If no one is available, please leave a message and a team member will get back to you. You can also contact us using this form on our website.

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This information was originally published on healthdirect - FASD Hub.

Last reviewed: November 2021

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FAQs about alcohol and pregnancy - FASD Hub Australia | FASD Hub

We've answered some common questions around alcohol, pregnancy, and breastfeeding in our list of frequently asked questions.

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For Educators - FASD Hub Australia | FASD Hub

Information and resources for education staff, who play an integral role in managing FASD in the classroom and school.

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For People with FASD, Parents and Carers - FASD Hub Australia | FASD Hub

Tailored information relevant for individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), families and carers

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Videos Hub - FASD Hub Australia | FASD Hub

Hear from experts as they provide an overview of the medical assessment component of a FASD assessment

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What is FASD? - FASD Hub Australia | FASD Hub

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is the most common, preventable, non-genetic cause of developmental disability in Australia.

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FASD Assessment and Diagnosis - FASD Hub Australia | FASD Hub

Learn more about the assessment and diagnostic process for FASD in Australia including why an accurate diagnosis is important.

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Why is a diagnosis for FASD important? - FASD Hub Australia | FASD Hub

People with FASD, their families and carers, say a diagnosis for FASD is critical to better understand their unique strengths and limitations.

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Brain impairment in FASD - FASD Hub Australia | FASD Hub

FASD diagnosis requires severe functional impairment in at least 3three of the 10 neurodevelopmental domains.

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Resources - FASD Hub Australia | FASD Hub

A collection of Australian and international videos, websites, online toolkits, booklets and fact sheets about FASD.

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For Pregnancy and Breastfeeding - FASD Hub Australia | FASD Hub

Avoiding alcohol whilst planning a pregnancy, pregnant or breastfeeding is the safest choice that you can make for yourself and your baby.

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