Are you are a kaimahi in a front-facing professional capacity (e.g. social workers, youth worker, health worker incl doctors and nurses) working with people who have, or may have Te Iho Tātai-a-Rongo / Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)? 

If so, you're warmly invited to attend a free, 4-hour wānanga (Thursdays 10am-2pm) to find out more about this very prevalent neurodivergent disorder. Whether you know it or not, you will be working with patients or clients with this brain-based disorder – and it's very helpful to know more about it!

Come along to connect, learn and network with others.

These workshops aim to create supportive, informed communities by providing education, raise awareness, and promote understanding of FASD. They will include a mātauranga Māori perspective on brain development using a mātauranga Māori lend (te Whare O Oro) with its highly relevant tools and strategies.

The course is a collaboration between Hauora Hokianga and FASD-CAN, and will be facilitated by Fran Hauraki of Hauora Hokianga and RuruHana Brownie, Te Tai Tokerau Navigator from FASD-CAN. 

Dates:

• Thursday 23 April
• Thursday 30 April

Timing: 10am - 2.00pm, with free lunch provided.

Venue: Crossover Church, 13 Parnell Street, Rawene

Wānanga topics include:

• How does alcohol affect the unborn pēpi?
• What are the signs and symptoms of FASD?
• Learning practical strategies using a brain-based approach
• Exploring ways to support whānau wellbeing
• Connecting and sharing with other whānau
• Finding out about pathways to services and support.

How to register

To register, and if you have any questions, please contact:

Fran Hauraki – [email protected] or text her on 027 200 1813

Ruruhana Brownie – [email protected] or text her on 027 200 1813