We have learnt from our frontline support professionals in Aotearoa that they want more information about how to best support their Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) clients. So we've set up a new group: FASD Learning & Networking Group for Social Workers and Support Workers – LANSAS for short.

The FASD LANSAS group meets online on every second month on the last Tuesday from 4pm-5pm. The meetings are hosted by three facilitators experienced in FASD. Over 2024 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. 

Once you've registered to join the group, you’ll receive a list of meeting dates for the 2024 year, so you can schedule them into your diaries well in advance. 

Here is the Zoom link for the AUGUST meeting:

https://zoom.us/j/94513331502?pwd=c0dnUFBtV0QyUVpOUUtRbmpJUzZ2UT09

However, for future reference, we do ask that you:

a) become a member of FASD-CAN to help our numbers grow – you will be adding to our voice and our funding capability if you join us! This is a quick form with no requirements on your part.

b) once you are a member, 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 ongoing information about social-work specific webinars and upcoming group meetings.

Thank you!