Social workers and support workers in Aotearoa NZ are key to improving the lives of individuals with FASD and their whānau / families.

FASD-CAN runs quarterly webinars for the support sector with special presentations from FASD-informed experts. The group is named 'LANSAS' – Learning and Networking for Social and Support workers.

Upcoming webinar

Tītoki: a programme of connection for rangatahi and adults with FASD
Tuesday November 10, 4-5pm

Tītoki is a globally-innovative programme which enables rangatahi and young adults in Aotearoa with FASD to connect, socialise, and develop self-advocacy and leadership skills. This cohort is co-designing an environment which has opportunities for mana motuhake / self determination, matauranga / knowledge, making long-term friends – and of course having heaps of fun!  

 Come and hear all about it and find out how you can support people with FASD to participate in Tītoki – you may change their lives for the better!

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About our presenters

Anna Gundesen is one of our Kaiwhakatere / Navigators for Tāmaki Makaurau. Alongside her usual mahi supporting whānau, she has been running Tītoki weekends with kaiāwhina with FASD for several years. She has recently presented about it at EUFASD, a worldwide conference in France (September 2026) – where it was acclaimed as globally innovative. 

Kelly Archer is our Youth Development Kaiwhakatere, recently on-boarded with FASD-CAN. Kelly graduated in 2024 with a Bachelor of Social Work (Hons) and has a wealth of knowledge and experience already behind her.

Past webinars

Most of our past LANSAS webinar recordings are available to watch on our training platform. Find out more here. 

* 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 becoming a member of FASD-CAN to take part – but we would love you to join us! It's quick and easy, and your membership info helps us to tailor our training – plus, 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.

Join us here.

Please do inform your colleagues about LANSAS!