You're warmly invited to attend one of four free, 4-hour sessions (3.5 hours, each Thursday 10am-1.30pm) to learn about Te Iho Tātai-a-Rongo / Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in the Far North – Rawene.

If you are a kaimahi in a front-facing professional capacity (e.g. social workers, youth worker, health worker incl doctors and nurses) come along to connect, learn and network with others.

These wānanga aim to create supportive, FASD-informed communities by providing education, raise awareness, and promote understanding of FASD. They will include a mātauranga Māori perspective on brain development using te Whare O Oro and its 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. 

Te Iho Tātai-a-Rongo: a Mātauranga Māori lens

From Thursday 9 April - Thursday 1 May (every Thursday – please register by Monday 30 March)

Timing: All sessions are 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