FASD-CAN (Fetal Acohol Spectrum Disorder Care Action Network) is a New Zealand-based, non-profit, incorporated society made up of parents, caregivers, extended whānau and professionals.
Most of our board members have been through the FASD journey with their own children. With lived experience, we know what you're going through and we know what you need.
Our vision is to ensure wider public knowledge of FASD, to push for more access to disability support and services, and to help understand and support individuals with FASD and their caregivers so they can live their best lives.
We provide general information, help with diagnosis, funding, the justice system, housing and more on your FASD journey.
There's so much to know about FASD – we have info for educators, employers, health professionals and the justice sector.
We have tips and strategies, webinars, crisis support, contacts and educational material for caregivers and whānau.
We advocate for the rights, interests, welfare and inclusion of people with FASD in Aotearoa New Zealand, including the right to have their disability recognised.
We coordinate and run whānau and caregiver support groups nationwide and partner with other disability groups, carers and inclusive education groups.
We aim to increase awareness and understanding of FASD, reduce stigma and increase knowledge of this neurodisability in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Alcohol is a 'teratogen' – a substance that reaches the baby in utero and can change the structure and function of developing organs. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is a lifelong brain injury that will not 'get better'. But if diagnosed early enough, the effects can be mitigated.
We're a group of committed caregivers and whānau, service providers and health professionals. We meet regularly to discuss current issues relating to FASD in New Zealand, and how our organisation can grow public awareness and support families working through their FASD challenges.
Sign up to receive more information such as relevant news or events – it’s free, there’s no requirement for input from you, and there are some great benefits built in. By joining FASD-CAN you’ll gain access to specific resources, advocacy, webinars and hui, and you'll be sent a free printed copy of our Handbook.
But even better – by becoming part of our team, you’d be helping us out. Staying informed and sharing information with others means you’ll be walking alongside us as we campaign for those impacted by FASD for the right to live their best lives.
Join us now!
FASD-CAN is grateful for support from the Rātā Foundation, the Nikau Foundation, Foundation North, Te Whatu Ora and Oranga Tamariki.
For information on becoming a funder or sponsor please contact us at [email protected]
03 December 2022
Kim Milne, the FASD-CAN Principal Advisor and Leigh Henderson, Chair participated in a two-d...
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02 December 2022
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14 November 2022
The Alcohol Action conference on October 19 in Wellington took place after intense discussio...
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28 October 2022
Claire Gyde, founder of FASD-CAN (second from right), has been interviewed on her new role a...
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15 September 2022
FASD Awareness Month 2022 saw awareness-raising events around the motu and for the first tim...
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15 August 2022
Pat Newman, head of the Te Tai Tokerau Principals Association, has been outspoken about FASD...
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31 July 2022
** FASD-CAN and Alcohol Healthwatch have now created a dedicated website just for FASD Aware...
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19 July 2022
An article by Professor Anita Gibbs in the wake of her input into the recent Abuse in Care i...
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