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I am a founding member and Spokesperson of NOFASARD (National Organisation for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Related Disorders) I have been invited to be a member of, and have reported to, various national and state government agencies in Australia, as a recognised parent authority in this area.

NOFASARD is an independent and charitable national organisation in Australia working to prevent fetal alcohol exposure and support those living with an FASD and those who support them. NOFASARD is a registered Health Promotion Charity and the national peak community organisation representing the interests of parents, carers and others interested in or affected by FASD.

NOFASARD’s Patron is Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia.

NOFASARD was incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act (SA) in 1999. A membership base in excess of 550 individuals represents families (both Indigenous and non-Indigenous) who are caring for one or more individuals who live with an FASD in Australia. NOFASARD members also include professionals; non-professionals; and volunteers who represent health and disability, education, corrective services and youth justice, other social services sectors and community-based organizations. NOFASARD has well established national and international networks and collaborative relationships with state, national and international organisations and interest groups.

For over twelve years NOFASARD has voluntarily provided resource and reference information; delivered education and training; provided support, advocacy and referral options for parents/caregivers and families supporting children/adolescents and adults who have been diagnosed with an FASD or are assessed as being at risk. The NOFASARD website is a reference point for online information and electronic resources and publishes a monthly newsletter which is disseminated across the broad membership and beyond.

For more information visit: www.nofasard.org.au or email Sue Miers sue@nofasard.org.au