FASD-CAN is here to help you navigate the ups and downs of being a caregiver of a person with FASD, whatever their age.
We'd love it if you could help us spread the word and share this with friends and whānau!
Please note: to become a member of this group you must be a member of FASD-CAN (if you're not already a member, join here. It’s quick and easy with no obligation) and a caregiver/parent or whānau member of someone with FASD.
If you're already a FASD-CAN member, click here to jump to our registration form or read on for more about the group...
Meetings take place on the first Thursday of each month from 12.30-1.30pm.
Once you have registered to join the group, you will receive an email with the group Zoom link which can be used for every meeting, and a reminder email a day or two before each group meeting throughout the year.
Dates for 2025 – please put these in your diary now!
• 6 March • 3 April • 1 May • 5 June • 3 July • 7 August • 4 September • 2 October • 6 November • 4 December
Caring for a person with FASD is one of the most stressful jobs around. But even though you might feel like it, you are not alone. Caregiver support groups are very helpful in giving you a place to connect, get support (both emotional and practical), and be heard.
Research shows that the benefits of joining a caregiver support group include:
Have a look at our downloadable 'I am a caregiver' info sheet – it gives an idea of the challenges for caregivers of those with FASD across the lifespan, the support you'll require and your role. It may be helpful to print out and pass on to whānau or professionals, too.
Kim Milne, FASD-CAN’s Principal Advisor, and Anna Gundesen, FASD-CAN’s Navigator in Tāmaki Makaurau will be the co-facilitators of the Group. Our Chairperson Leigh Henderson, will also be online when available. They all have lived experience of caring for tamariki/rangatahi/adults with FASD.
Kim is caregiver to a 22-year old son with FASD, ADHD, SPD, and 'many other acronyms,' as she says. She has been there, and done that! She is looking forward to connecting with you all and making the group a safe place to share experiences and knowledge.
Anna is the FASD-CAN Navigator in Tāmaki Makaurau. She is immersed in this role of support, education, networking, training and advocacy for all those caring for individuals with the disorder. She and her partner have a teenager with FASD and Anna is highly trained as a facilitator.
Leigh’s son was diagnosed with FASD when he was a teenager; he’s now a grown man with his own children. Leigh has a long background in advocating for more awareness around FASD and she’s passionate about helping families who are impacted by FASD to get the best possible outcomes.
• To become a member of this group you must be a current or past FASD caregiver and you must be a member of FASD-CAN (if you're not already a member, join here. It’s quick and easy).
• If you're already a member of FASD-CAN simply fill in the form below (if you can't see a form below, you're not a member – see above).
• You can join the group at any time throughout the year.
• You can cancel your membership at any time by emailing [email protected].
• Membership in the group is also on a personal/individual basis, and you will be required to comply with FASD-CAN’s privacy and confidentiality requirements. This means the Zoom links you are sent for group meetings cannot be shared with other non-members.
If you have any questions or want to know more, please contact Kim Milne. [email protected]
Please note: FASD-CAN has other specific professional networking groups for educators and social and support workers.
