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A study of the Western Australian justice system has identified that 85% of staff say responding to the needs of people with FASD is an issue in their work.

Focus on FASD Prevention in WA Forum, at City West Function Centre, with Keynote Speaker Nancy Poole.

Child health researchers are urging community support to help women avoid alcohol in pregnancy and if planning a pregnancy.

A new study has found that more than half of West Australian women surveyed drank alcohol during pregnancy.

Senior Principal Research Fellow; Director, FASD Research Australia

The current study aimed to examine the influence of distinct patterns of prenatal alcohol exposure and postnatal threat and deprivation during infancy on sleep outcomes at three-years. Data were derived from a longitudinal cohort originating from predominately low-income hospital settings in Australia.

Individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) are at an elevated suicide risk compared with those in the general population. This public health issue warrants further research attention to help inform the development of prevention and intervention efforts. Our study is the first to characterize suicidality (i.e., suicidal ideation/suicide attempt) and explore associated risk factors in young individuals with FASD within the Australian context.