FASD Essentials

This session provides an introduction to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), with a focus on what it is and how it can affect children in everyday life. We will look at how brain differences can show up in areas such as learning, behaviour, and routines, and what this means for permanent carers in their daily role.

This session is presented by Prue Walker, an experienced social worker specialising in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). The series is designed for permanent care and adoptive families, with each 20-minute session focusing on a different aspect of FASD, followed by time for questions and discussion.

Permanent Care and Adoptive Families is a member-based not-for-profit organisation passionately supporting families brought together through permanent care, kinship care, and adoption. Established in 2003, PCA Families partners with families to share their stories, advocate for and influence meaningful change in the sector. They offer an extensive suite of services and programs including flexible funding support to eligible carers, a confidential helpline, therapeutic counselling services, peer support, education forums, events and workshops, and online resources. For further information : www.pcafamilies.org.au