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Kelly Skorka

On taking a strengths-based approach

Meet Kelly Skorka: A strengths-based approach to supporting children with FASD

Kelly Skorka is a PhD candidate at the University of Queensland. Her research is exploring the benefits of looking at strengths, hobbies and interests - instead of just challenges - when supporting children and young people with FASD.


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David Tucker

On Making FASD History in the Pilbara

Meet David Tucker: Making FASD History in the Pilbara

David Tucker is a researcher and PhD candidate who has been working on the Make FASD History in the Pilbara project. We asked David to share some of the project's findings around the role of men in supporting their partners to not drink alcohol during pregnancy.


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Dr Hayley Passmore

On Reframe Training

Meet Dr Hayley Passmore: Reframe Training

After the Banksia Hill Project uncovered high rates of FASD and severe neurodevelopmental impairments in young people in detention, researchers at the Telethon Kids Institute developed Reframe Training - a course to help professionals coming into contact with these young people understand their needs and respond appropriately. Reframe Training lead and facilitator Dr Hayley Passmore shares why this program is urgently needed and what it aims to achieve. Learn more: http://reframe.org.au/


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Evi Muggli

On the Asking Questions about Alcohol Study

The AQUA Study: Meet Evi Muggli

Asking Questions about Alcohol (AQUA) is one of the world's largest long-term studies on alcohol in pregnancy. The children involved in this study are in primary school - and they've been taking part since before they were born. We spoke to study manager Evi Muggli about the goals of the project and what they've found so far.


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Looking for information in a language other than English?

Our fact sheets are now available in ten different languages. Developed by experts and thoroughly checked by community members, they provide an overview of why women should not drink alcohol during pregnancy.

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