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rffada – Russell Family Fetal Alcohol Disorders Association

The Russell Family Fetal Alcohol Disorders Association (rffada) is a national not-for-profit health promotion charity dedicated to ensuring that individuals affected prenatally by alcohol have access to diagnostic services, support and multidisciplinary management planning in Australia and that carers and parents are supported with a 'no blame no shame' ethos.

The Russell Family Fetal Alcohol Disorders Association (rffada) strategic plan is based on four key priorities:

  • Prevention
  • Support
  • Training and education
  • Research and projects

Vision and mission

RFFADA is dedicated to ensure that individuals affected prenatally by alcohol have access to diagnostic services, support and multidisciplinary management planning in Australia and that carers and parents are supported.

How RFFADA can help

The RFFADA website has a range of support resources and information relating to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder, or FASD.

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Last reviewed: April 2022

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Information for Parents and Carers RFFADA

Information for Parents and Carers Drug and alcohol referral Sometimes drug and alcohol issues for people with FASD can not only take on a life of their own but can also create many other issues

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What is FASD? RFFADA

What is FASD? Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder or FASD is caused when alcohol is consumed while pregnant

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How can FASD be identified? RFFADA

How can FASD be identified? It is not necessary for a diagnosis to be made before certain strategies, interventions and accommodations can be put into place

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FASD and Education RFFADA

FASD and Education For children with FASD to be educated appropriately certain things must be addressed

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