Our original manaia-koru carving was hand-crafted by Taranaki bone carver Paul Gyde, the partner of our founder Claire Gyde, whose son has FASD. It's based on two traditional elements: the manaia, or bird form, is a spiritual guardian to ‘give strength, guidance and wisdom to another’, and the koru, which symbolises growth and adds elements of ‘hope, harmony, and new beginnings’.

The FASD-CAN strapline is linked to the symbolism of this carving: 'With shared strength, guidance and wisdom, those with FASD can grow and achieve'.

FASD-CAN has sought, and received, kaumatua approval of our logo, and we acknowledge with respect Aotearoa New Zealand’s rich Māori culture and the symbolism it has afforded us.