FASD Conference 2018
Hosted by the NHMRC FASD Research Australia Centre of Research Excellence the two-day conference (21 - 22 November 2018) saw leading international FASD researchers take the stage alongside health, justice and education sector professionals, as well as families, carers, and advocates for people with FASD.
Co-Chair of the conference Professor Bower, said the conference theme 'Our Science Our Stories' gave scientists and community members equal billing, highlighting the strong partnership that exists between researchers, practitioners and families in the FASD field.
The conference attracted over 370 participants to the venue in Perth, and we heard many positive comments and feedback on the range of speakers, including the family stories.
Conference Highlights
Welcome to Country – Mrs Marie Taylor
Opening Address - Minister for Health the Hon Greg Hunt MP and Mr David Laffan Assistant Secretary Department of Health
The state of play in Australia – Professor Elizabeth Elliott
The art of living with hope – Mrs Claire Gyde
Global prevalence of prenatal alcohol consumption and FASD – Professor Svetlana Popova
Bridging the sector-based knowledge divide: Towards an integrated approach to FASD – Dr Kerryn Bagley
Epigenetic signatures of human Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Opportunities and challenges – Dr Michael Kobor
Boom or bust: What will FASD policy look like in five years? – Mr Michael Thorn
Voices of parents and carers for health professionals – How can we help each other? Facilitator: Sophie Harrington NOFASD Australia Panel members: Neroli Endacott, April Wilson, Cheryl Dedman, Neil Reynolds, Christine Brooks
Conference presentations
Conference Awards
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
At the conference an MOU was signed between CanFASD and FASD Research Australia.
Images from the conference
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You can view the work of the fantastic conference graphic recorder Will Bessen or find other photos - Visit the conference website and go to galleries
Conference Sponsors
We would like to thank all the conference sponsors. Your funding allowed us to conduct an amazing conference and allow many families, students and representatives from Indigenous organisations to attend.
Conference Supporters
We acknowledge the conference supporters who provided information and advice about Perth for visitors and the tremendous support by staff in finance and communications at Telethon Kids Institute.
