Wednesday 20th-Thursday 21st June 2007 at Launceston Tram Shed Function Centre, Tasmania.
Alcohol use in pregnancy is the leading cause of birth defects and mental/ developmental disabilities in the Western world. The damage is permanent and is non-genetic. The broad, possible impacts are known as Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FASD). It is proposed that 1 in 100 infants may be born with FASD.
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder has a profound impact on individuals, families and communities. This conference will provide a forum to hear from international and national guest speakers and to discuss, share and have input in workshop settings, to the development of National community care guidelines. The conference will be of value to parents, caregivers, service providers and government in advancing knowledge of FASD in terms of prevention and intervention and in contributing to the building of healthier communities.
The Conference aims to provide participants with the opportunity to share in the decision making in the drafting of National community care guidelines for pregnant women and their children.
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Contributor: Peggy Seo Oba__________________________________________________________________
