We have heard from many of our frontline support professionals in Aotearoa that they want more information about how to support their clients with (or supporting someone with) Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). So we set up an online group called Learning & Networking Group for Social Workers and Support Workers – LANSAS for short.

The FASD LANSAS group will meet online once a quarter in 2025:

• Tuesday 11 February
• Tuesday 13 May
• Tuesday 12 August
• Tuesday 11 November.

The meetings are hosted by two facilitators experienced in FASD. Over 2025 they will feature special-interest presentations from support sector experts.

The aim is for our support professionals to learn more about this specific neurodisability and to network with other professionals to discuss common issues. 

Registration

Please go to our LANSAS information page and fill in our quick registration form at the bottom to become part of the LANSAS group. You will then receive an email with a Zoom link which you'll use for each session throughout the year.

* PLEASE NOTE: In the interest of enabling as many social workers and support workers as possible to become FASD-informed, we have removed the requirement of being a member of FASD-CAN to access these group meetings – but we would love you to join us! It's quick and easy, and your membership info helps us to find out more about who is interested in FASD and thus tailor our information – and adding to our numbers may also help with funding. There is no requirement for other input, and you will receive just one newsletter per month. Click here to join us!