Nationwide studies funded to address Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Seven nationwide studies are being funded to address Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) in Australia. The Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Foundation is funding studies to better diagnose and treat those affected by the disorder; which it refers to as 'Australia's hidden disability'. Additionally, the Westmead Children's Hospital in New South Wales is developing the first FASD screening and diagnostic service, and in Western Australia the Telethon Institute for Child Health research is studying how young people with the disorder are treated in state care.

Contacts

Alcohol Education & Rehabilitation Foundation Ltd
Level 1, Suite 8
8 Phipps Close
Deakin ACT 2600
PO Box 19
Deakin West ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6122 8600
Fax: (02) 6232 4400
Email: aerf@aerf.com.au

Links

• View news item: Australia lagging in foetal alcohol research
• View news item: Kids blighted by alcohol damage
• View media release: Health sector to tackle Australia’s hidden disability – fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (PDF - 88.6 KB)