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
Opening address
FASD - the state of play in Australia
All is not lost - The art of living with hope
Global prevalence of prenatal alcohol consumption & FASD'
Bridging the sector-based knowledge divide
Epigenetic signatures of FASD
What will FASD policy look like in five years?
Voices of parents and carers: How can we help each other?
Conference presentations
Conference Awards
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
At the conference an MOU was signed between CanFASD and FASD Research Australia.
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.