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A Win For Disabled Learners: FASD Community Backs Landmark Human Rights Resolution
Friday, 12 December 2025, 10:06 am | FASD-CAN
FASD affects between 3 and 5% of the population – approximately one in every classroom. It is a neurodisability that remains largely unrecognised by those within the education system, due to a widespread lack of training and understanding. More >>
Under-Representation Of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder In National Data Masks True Mortality Risk
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 4:57 pm | FASD-CAN
The nationwide study, published in JAMA Pediatrics, is confronting, as it reveals that young people aged 0–24 with NDCs face a significantly higher risk of premature death compared to their peers without these conditions. More >>
FASD Action Plan Released On FASD Awareness Day 2025
Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 2:58 pm | FASD-CAN
The FASD Action Plan sets intentions around prevention of FASD, improving support for individuals and families, and building a stronger workforce to respond more effectively. More >>
Historic Events For Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) In Aotearoa On 09/09
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 2:27 pm | FASD-CAN
Landmarks around Aotearoa NZ will be joining hundreds around the globe in lighting up red for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day on 09/09 (the date symbolises the nine months of pregnancy when fetal alcohol exposure must be avoided). More >>
Petition Seeks Mandatory FASD Warning Signs In Liquor Stores
Friday, 7 February 2025, 11:02 am | FASD-CAN
Petition to be presented to BOP MP Tom Rutherford on Monday 10 February More >>
People With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Dismayed At Government’s Response To The Rights Of Disabled People
Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 5:04 pm | FASD-CAN
People living with FASD are currently unable to access Disability Support Services (DSS) unless they have a co-existing intellectual disability, which means less than twenty per cent of those with FASD can access support. More >>
FASD-CAN Welcomes New FASD Awareness Campaign
Monday, 9 December 2024, 4:47 pm | FASD-CAN
FASD-CAN recognises that prevention of FASD is critical for our future generations. We wholeheartedly tautoko the goals of all those who are committed to enabling hapu māmā, their whānau and communities who support them to become FASD-informed. More >>
Ministerial Announcement On Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Thursday, 26 September 2024, 1:51 pm | FASD-CAN
Dr Leigh Henderson, Chair of FASD-CAN, the organisation supporting people with FASD and their families/whānau, said their organisation is supportive of this work. More >>
Landmarks To Light Up Red Around Aotearoa For Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Monday, 16 September 2024, 1:49 am | FASD-CAN
September is International FASD Awareness Month – it provides the chance to direct a spotlight on one of our most misunderstood yet significantly prevalent conditions. More >>
First Professional Qualification Announced For Aotearoa NZ
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 8:59 am | FASD-CAN
FASD-CAN and Toitu te Waiora are pleased to announce that NZQA have approved the Support a person with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and two associated skill standards. More >>
Ministerial Announcement On Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Saturday, 27 April 2024, 5:56 am | FASD-CAN
Dr Leigh Henderson, the Chair of FASD-CAN, the organisation supporting people with FASD and their families, was encouraged by the renewed activity and intiatives announced by the Minister. More >>
FASD-CAN Response To ERO Report: Vulnerable Learners Failed By Alternative Education
Wednesday, 28 June 2023, 10:43 am | FASD-CAN
An Education Review Office report, released yesterday, found that Alternative Education is failing some of our most vulnerable rangatahi (https://ero.govt.nz/news). The ERO identifies many factors contributing to this failure, including lack of funding, ... More >>
Parenting A Child With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Tuesday, 21 November 2017, 9:08 am | FASD-CAN
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) will be in the spotlight again this week when international expert Jeff Noble gives insight and hope to New Zealand parents, caregivers and professionals dealing with fetal alcohol and its effects daily. More >>
Families relieved Government Plan to address FASD
Wednesday, 17 August 2016, 11:02 am | FASD-CAN
FASD-CAN, a charitable organisation set up to unite and support families living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is pleased the Government has launched a cross-ministry Action Plan, to address the neglected and pressing problems families living with ... More >>
Network established to support families
Tuesday, 21 October 2014, 2:51 pm | FASD-CAN
FASD-CAN Incorporated, a non-profit organisation set up to support people affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), is thrilled to announce that Auckland Judge Tony FitzGerald has accepted their invitation to be the organisation’s first ... More >>
