FASD-CAN - Latest News [Page 1]
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 >>