Websites and Resources

The FASD Hub is a leading source of high quality, evidence-based content about alcohol and pregnancy and FASD in Australia. Their site includes a Services Directory and guidelines for assessment and diagnosis.

Marninwarntikura Women’s Resource Centre (MWRC) is an Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisation located in Fitzroy Crossing, on Bunuba Country in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. MWRC exists to uphold the safety, strength, and leadership of women and children across the Fitzroy Valley, delivering community-led, culturally grounded responses to family and domestic violence, intergenerational trauma, and social inequity.

MWRC’s services include a women’s shelter, family and legal support, early years programs, youth engagement, therapeutic healing, and systems advocacy. We are recognised nationally for our integrated, place-based approach that centres Aboriginal knowledge and community governance.

The Marulu Strategy is an initiative led by Marninwarntikura Women's Resource Centre (MWRC) in Fitzroy Crossing in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. The Marulu Strategy is a community driven response to the high prevalence of FASD and Early Life Trauma (ELT) in the Fitzroy Valley. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) is a major issue in Fitzroy Valley communities, as well as across the Country for all children affected by alcohol in utero, their families and Communities. The Marulu Team at MWRC are engaged in numerous community development initiatives designed to support a better future for families and communities in the Fitzroy Valley.

Strong Born is a campaign designed to raise awareness of FASD and the harms of drinking alcohol while pregnant and breastfeeding. It was developed by National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in rural and remote communities.

NOFASD Australia is the National Organisation for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. They are a family-driven organisation, dedicated to creating a powerful link between those with lived and living experience of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), and the experts, researchers, clinicians, and advocates, who are committed to driving meaningful change and providing support. They provide a free, 365-day helpline, advisory and referral service for those who have FASD or are supporting someone who has FASD: Australia Helpline 1800 860 613.

Prue offers support and coaching to families and adults, aiding in the diagnostic process, FASD education, and securing suitable assistance for affected adults. She also provides tailored advice for health, disability, justice, mental health, and family services, offering confidential case consultations, written reports, crisis management, and behavioral plan reviews. Visit https://pruewalkerfasd.com/

FASD Training Australia provides online and live training on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and other complex neurodiversities with Dr Vanessa Spiller.

Dr Vanessa Spiller is a clinical psychologist, FASD educator, the author of several books on FASD and understanding and supporting those with complex neurodivergence and the parent to a young adult with FASD. She works with individuals and families impacted by FASD from across Australia with a focus on intervention and helping them create structures and networks of support that facilitate success across the lifespan.