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Australian Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) awarded to FASD prevention project in Perth, Western Australia

canfasdblogJanuary 31, 2024PreventionLeave a Comment

The Australian Government has funded an Aboriginal-led prevention project aiming to support Aboriginal women who are pregnant and reduce FASD in the community and to address service gaps for Aboriginal families.

THO 2.0: An updated framework for integrated community intervention

canfasdblogJanuary 24, 2024CanFASD Research and PublicationsLeave a Comment

The Towards Healthy Outcomes Framework 2.0 Visual

We’re happy to announce version two of the Towards Healthy Outcomes framework: THO 2.0! The THO for individuals with FASD offers an individualized, evidence-based resource that facilitates collaborative goal-setting and intervention planning.

Connect, Inspire, Innovate: Canada FASD Conference

canfasdblogJanuary 17, 2024Conferences and EventsLeave a Comment

Inspire board from the Canada FASD Conference

The theme of the Canada FASD Conference was ‘Connect, Inspire, Innovate’. To embrace the theme of the conference, attendees were invited to provide feedback on large posterboards and via sticky notes, to share what had made them feel connected, inspired, or innovative during the week.

Contribute to meaningful research by joining the Family Advisory Committee

canfasdblogJanuary 10, 2024Family Advisory CommitteeLeave a Comment

Group photo of CanFASD's Family Advisory Committee Members

We are seeking an individual from British Columbia, the Yukon and the Northwest Territories to become part of the Family Advisory Committee (FAC) team with CanFASD.

2023 Year in Review

canfasdblogJanuary 3, 2024CanFASD Research and PublicationsLeave a Comment

As we bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one, we reflect on the progress CanFASD has made over the last twelve months.

Happy holidays from CanFASD!

canfasdblogDecember 20, 2023CanFASD Announcements, Holidays and EventsLeave a Comment

Painting of a winter holiday scene - ice skating rink surrounded by snow covered pine trees at night time with a cabin in the background.

The team at CanFASD wants to wish our community an enjoyable festive period. 2023 has been an incredible year for us! We look forward to unwinding after a busy time and recharging ahead of another packed year in 2024.

Human Rights Day 2023: Know Your Rights

canfasdblogDecember 13, 2023Holidays and EventsLeave a Comment

Graphic for International Human Rights Day with a map of the globe in the background and two people waving a flag that says human rights on it.

Sunday was the United Nations’ Human Rights Day – a day dedicated to commemorating one of the world’s most groundbreaking global pledges: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

CanFASD E-Learning is Moving Platforms

canfasdblogDecember 6, 2023CanFASD AnnouncementsLeave a Comment

We are excited to announce that the CanFASD Online Learning Program is moving over to a new and improved platform! The courses will have the same great content but with a new look and more options to bring you an interactive experience.

Announcing the Winner of the 2023 Art Competition!

canfasdblogNovember 29, 2023CanFASD Announcements, Holidays and EventsLeave a Comment

We are delighted to announce the winner of our eighth art competition – an annual initiative run by CanFASD to showcase and celebrate the creativity of Canadians with FASD.

Supporting Addictions Recovery Among Women and Girls with Complex Needs

canfasdblogNovember 22, 2023CanFASD Research and PublicationsLeave a Comment

National Addictions Awareness Week: Inspiration, Innovation, and Inclusion

This week is National Addictions Awareness Week, and today we’re sharing a timely study recently published in the journal, Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment.