We are a research group from Telethon Kids Institute aiming to Make FASD History so that kids can lead happy and healthy lives.

Perth, Western Australia
Joined December 2016
Ways of starting the conversation about alcohol in pregnancy without necessarily mentioning alcohol straight off - useful ideas from Dr Murray Webber for health professionals from the Newcastle FASD Awareness Day forum. #makingFASDhistory #FASDawarenessday
Supporting health professionals to ask women about alcohol during pregnancy is important! Great FASD prevention work presented by @melkingsland at the Newcastle FASD Awareness Day forum. #makingFASDhistory #FASDawarenessday
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Prevention and early intervention are critical for FASD in Australia - and internationally. Health, justice, education, community; everyone can play a role in a holistic, whole-of-system approach. #makingFASDhistory #FASDday
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Lived experience perspectives and expertise are vital when talking about FASD and FASD prevention. #makingFASDhistory #FASDday
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Hope, support, funding, education - all needed for FASD prevention and awareness. Great points being discussed at the Newcastle #community FASD Awareness forum. #makingFASDhistory #FASDday
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Looking forward to tonight's #community Making FASD History forum in Newcastle- lots to learn and hear about on International FASD Awareness Day. #makingFASDhistory #FASDday
For those in and around Newcastle there will be a #community forum on FASD run on September 9. You can read about it and register at this link stickytickets.com.au/89751 #makefasdhistory
For those in and around Newcastle there will be a #community forum on FASD run on September 9. You can read about it and register at this link stickytickets.com.au/89751 #makefasdhistory
A great day celebrating the achievements over the past five years
Last night marked the official end to a five-year, $5 million project generously funded by our strategy enabling partner @bhp to reduce the prevalence and impact of #FASD in the Pilbara. bit.ly/2LN1OO9
We are recruiting for our @telethonkids Perth-based team, working on Alice Springs and Newcastle FASD prevention initiatives. Applications close 19 December seek.com.au/job/37878034?sea…
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NSW presenters raising the importance of Aboriginal representation at all levels to improve services for Aboriginal communities #FASD2018perth @NoAlcohol4Mum
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Martyn presenting @telethonkids #FASDAustraliaCRE and @bhp team’s recently published systematic review findings at #FASD2018Perth
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Proud to see @makeFASDhistory @telethonkids @bhp researchers Elaine and Tracy presenting at the #FASD2018Perth conference sharing Pilbara carers’ stories gathered to inform program development and service provision
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James Fitzpatrick and international research partner Nancy Poole @FASD2018Perth Day 1 Prevention session @telethonkids @NoAlcohol4Mum
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Opening of the 2nd Australian FASD Conference! What a fantastic turn out! #FASD2018
Make FASD History retweeted
2nd Australasian FASD Conference Program released! fasdconference.com/program/ Share with you colleagues and networks and join us for a rich program and engaging dialogue between all those involved in FASD @FASDproject @makeFASDhistory @NOFASDAustralia @NoAlcohol4Mum @telethonkids
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Telethon Kids NHMRC Pilbara FASD prevention project out and about in the Pilbara raising awareness of the No alcohol in pregnancy message at the Outback Fusion Festival in Newman.@Telethonkids #MakingFASDHistory @makeFASDhistory #Outbackfusionfestival
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the @telethonkids Pilbara team is looking forward to celebrating International FASD Awareness Day this Friday in Port Hedland @bhp @makeFASDhistory
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