How much do you know about pregnancy and alcohol? The reality may surprise you. Alcohol exposure while in the womb may cause Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, or FASD, in the unborn child. It is more common than many people realise. It may lead to lifelong physical and developmental impairments. For such an impactful disorder, it is rarely spoken about in the popular media. This podcast will take the listener behind the scenes to chat with the people who understand FASD the most and to find o ...
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COVID-19 has changed our whole lives. This includes the way that people are using alcohol. People are socially isolated, anxious and many are experiencing financial difficulties. All of these experiences can lead to risky alcohol use and a range of harms. This series will look at these issues a little more closely, and make people aware of alcohol use during these times. Because at the end of the day, we are all in this together. A podcast miniseries created by NOFASD Australia and FARE.
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#38 Justice Plea Deals and FASD with Katelyn Mullally
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Kurt is joined by Katelyn Mullally, a PhD Candidate in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology at the University of Guelph in Canada, who is researching youth justice, legal decision-making and FASD. They discuss her research on guilty pleas and plea understanding in youth and young adults with FASD. She found that individuals with FASD had diffic…
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#37 FASD and Injustice with David Junior Gilbert
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Kurt is joined by Dr David Junior Gilbert from the University of Salford in the UK. He is a University Fellow researching the intersection of FASD and the criminal justice system. His research focuses on factors that make individuals with FASD more vulnerable to involvement in the criminal justice system, such as confabulation, suggestibility, comp…
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#36 Learning with FASD with Julia Riches
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Kurt is joined by Julia Riches, Research Officer for the Learning with FASD initiative. They discuss the Learning with FASD project which aims to provide primary school teaching and support staff with evidence-based resources to understand and support children with FASD in Australian primary schools. You can access the Learning with FASD resources …
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#35 Five Years On – reflecting on the myths and reality of FASD with Louise Gray
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This episode marks the five-year anniversary since the very first episode of NOFASD’s podcast series: “Pregnancy, Alcohol and FASD: The Surprising Reality”. For this special anniversary episode Kurt is joined again by Louise Gray, Chief Executive Officer of NOFASD Australia, to chat about key issues related to FetalAlcohol Spectrum Disorder. They d…
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#34 FASD in an Early Childhood Setting with Christine and Sophie
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Kurt is joined by Christine Brooks; an experienced teacher, NOFASD board member and carer of a child with FASD, and also Sophie; a biological mother of a child with FASD. Together they chat about FASD in the early childhood sector, the things to know about FASD in an early childhood setting, and the special resources that have been developed to hel…
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#33 ‘Risk does not equal destiny’ Social Worker Panel Interview with Prue Walker and Dr Kerryn Bagley
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Kurt is joined by Prue Walker and Dr Kerryn Bagley in a panel interview about social workers and FASD. Together they discuss how they first learned about FASD, the role social workers play in assisting people with FASD and their families. They also examine outcomes, risk surrounding FASD and how social workers can become better informed in relation…
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#32 Dispelling the Stigma with Angelene Bruce
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Kurt is joined by Angelene Bruce; a biological mother of a child with FASD, a FASD advocate, speaker and parent mentor. Together they chat about Ange’s FASD journey, her appearance on the Channel Ten TV show, The Project and caring for a child with FASD. For more information about FASD, please go to: https://www.nofasd.org.au/ The Project – “Hidden…
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#31 FASD Male Caregivers Panel Interview
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Kurt is joined by David, Nick and Mav each of whom is a male who cares for a child with FASD. While each of them has come into their child’s life in a different way, they find similarities in their experiences. Together they discuss what it is like to care for a child with FASD, including the challenges they face and how they help their children de…
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#30 Australian FASD Indigenous Framework with Nicole Hewlett
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Kurt is joined by Nicole Hewlett, a proud Palawa woman and researcher with the University of Queensland.Nicole is currently undertaking a PhD focusing on the development and implementationof Australia’s first FASD Indigenous Framework. They talk about this framework;improving medical care for people with FASD; the importance of a strengths-basedapp…
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Pregnancy, Alcohol and FASD: The Surprising Reality Series 05 Trailer
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We are back with a new series and a new name for our little Podcast. The first episode of Series 05 of Pregnancy. Alcohol and FASD: The Surprising Reality will be released this coming Friday the 2nd of June 2023.
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#29 Kia Ora with Professor Anita Gibbs
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Kurt is joined by Professor Anita Gibbs; a Professor at the University of Otago, a registered social worker and a regular facilitator of a parent/caregiver support groups for families with children with FASD. They talk about Anita’s experience with FASD which is two-fold and covers both her teaching and research as an academic, and also her lived e…
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#28 FASD Families with Dr Natalie Phillips
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Kurt is joined by Dr Natalie Phillips, who has a Doctor of Clinical Psychology and PhD (Neuropsychology) from the University of Sydney. They discuss her research and presentation that won the People’s Choice Award in the “Three-minute Thesis” session at NOFASD’s conference, “The FASD Forum ’22”. Natalie’s submission for the “Three-minute Thesis” wa…
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#27 Past, Present and Future with Dr Kenneth Lyons Jones & Dr Christina Chambers
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In this very special September International Awareness Day episode, Kurt is joined by Dr Kenneth Lyons Jones and Dr Christina Chambers. Dr Jones chats about his identification of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, or FAS as it was first termed back in 1970. Dr Chambers chats about recent medical discoveries that are likely to make the process of FASD…
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In the first episode of NOFASD’s podcast series for 2022, Kurt is joined by Jennifer Catlin; a woman who has only recently been diagnosed with FASD. They talk about her life being a jigsaw puzzle, how this invisible disability has affected her life and how her life has been improved through her diagnosis. For more information about FASD, please go …
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In this last episode of the year, Kurt is joined by FASD Podcasters from around the globe. Natalie Vecchione from FASD Hope, Jeff Noble from the FASD Success Show, Clare Devanney-Glynn and Jessica Rutherford from Spotlight on FASD and Robbie Seale from FASD Family Life. They chat about their podcasting journey, the positive developments in FASD res…
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#24 Prevalence with Dr Melissa Cheung
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Kurt is joined Dr Melissa Cheung, Research Fellow at the University of Sydney and Manager of the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Australian Registry (FASDAR). They chat about FASDAR, the benefits to children with FASD who are registered with this service and the need for more research into the prevalence of FASD in Australia. For more information a…
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#23 The FASD Brain with Gilberto Spencer
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Kurt is joined by Gilberto Spencer, FASD Advocate, Brain Coach, Mentor and Podcaster. They chat about his FASD symptoms, the events leading up to his diagnosis and the release of his podcast series; “The FASD Brain”. Gilberto is the first person with FASD to host and produce his own podcast series. To listen to Gilberto’s podcast series please clic…
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Kurt is joined by Robyn Smith the National Helpline Manager for NOFASD Australia. They chat about her work with the NOFASD Helpline service which is dedicated to reducing the harm caused by alcohol-exposed pregnancies and improving lives for those living with FASD. They discuss who can use this service and what kinds of information and help that ou…
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#21 Prenatal Exposure with Briana Lees
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Kurt is joined by Briana Lees, a researcher, PHD candidate for the University of Sydney and NHMRC Scholar studying the effects of alcohol use on neurodevelopment, emotion and behavior. They talk about her research into prenatal alcohol exposure, alcohols effects on unborn children, the need for more research into comorbidity between FASD and other …
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Kurt is joined by Robert; a biological father of a child with FASD. They talk about the triumphs, the challenges and his feelings about his son being diagnosed with this invisible disability. Podcast episodes featuring Sophie; - #05 Finale with Karen https://anchor.fm/pasurprisingreality/episodes/05-Finale-with-Karen-e6b1lg/a-aqiidg - #11 Karen wit…
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Kurt is joined by Kelly Skorka; an Occupational Therapist, Researcher and PhD candidate at the University of Queensland with a focus in researching strengths and support for children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. They chat about using a strengths-based approach to help children with FASD and the critical review she authored last year that f…
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#18 A Little Bit of Success with Neil Reynolds
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Kurt is joined by Neil Reynolds, a Carer of two children with FASD. They chat about raising children with FASD, including the challenges and the importance of staying positive. He reminds us that small steps lead to a larger journey and to cherish every little bit of success. For more information about FASD, please go to: https://www.nofasd.org.au/…
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#17 Early Childhood Education with Dr Kate Highfield and Christine Brooks
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Kurt is joined by Dr Kate Highfield; the General Manager of Professional Learning and Research Translation for ECA (Early Childhood Australia), an experienced teacher, author and researcher. He is also joined by Christine Brooks; another experienced teacher, NOFASD board member and carer of a child with FASD. Together they chat about FASD in the Ea…
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#16 FASD First Voices Part 4 with CJ Lutke
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In this fourth and final part of this multi-part FASD First Voices Special, Kurt's quest is at a end. Kurt is joined by CJ Lutke, a person with FASD, a member of the FASD Changemakers, advocate, writer and blogger. They chat about her life, her writing and how she deals with her FASD symptoms. To read CJ Lutke’s many insightful blogs about her FASD…
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#15 FASD First Voices Part 3 with Maggie May
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Kurt’s quest continues as he interviews another person with FASD in the third part of this multi-part FASD First Voices Special. In this episode, Kurt is joined by Maggie May who is a person with FASD, advocate, speaker, YouTuber and moderator for the Facebook support group for adults with FASD called “Flying with Broken Wings”. They chat about her…
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#14 FASD First Voices Part 2 with Jessica
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Kurt continues his quest to find out more about the people who live with FASD. In second part of this multi-part special, Kurt is joined by Jessica; an advocate, writer, speaker and person with FASD, who was previously interviewed back in Series 2. They chat about her life, her FASD symptoms as well as the tips and advice she has for other people w…
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#13 FASD First Voices Part 1 with RJ Formanek
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Kurt is on a quest to discover more about people who live with FASD. In each week of this multi-part special, Kurt will talk with an adult who lives with this invisible disability to learn more about how they live with FASD. In part one, Kurt is joined by RJ Formanek, founder of the Red Shoes Rock movement and a very successful Facebook support gro…
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#12 Advocacy with Dr Jeff McMullen
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Kurt is joined by Dr Jeff McMullen, renowned Australian journalist, author, filmmaker and NOFASD Ambassador. In this supersized FASD Awareness Day episode, they chat about his work as a journalist, as an advocate for people with FASD and the power of grass roots activism. They also talk about the importance of being an advocate for people with FASD…
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Pregnancy and Alcohol: The Surprising Reality Series 03 Trailer
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"It has been 10 months and 11 days since the last episode of Pregnancy and Alcohol: The Surprising Reality. Until now...." The first episode is a interview with NOFASD ambassdor and Journalist Dr Jeff McMullen will be released on the 9th of September 2021 (International FASD Day)! We are back with heaps of amazing interviews with FASD experts, pare…
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Kurt is joined by Sophie...... They chat about the mysterious Karen from #05 Finale. All will be revealed in this episode. For more information about FASD, please go to: https://www.nofasd.org.au/ Producer: Kurt Lewis Interviewer: Kurt Lewis Interviewee: Sophie This project is funded by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in collaborati…
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Kurt is joined by Sue Miers, the founder and past Chair of the Board of NOFASD Australia. They chat about her experience in creating the national organisation for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. For more information about FASD, please go to: https://www.nofasd.org.au/ Producer: Kurt Lewis Interviewer: Kurt Lewis Interviewee: Sue Miers This project…
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Kurt is joined by Sue, the Mother of Jessica (the FASD Advocate who was interviewed in last week's episode.)⠀ They chat about her journey to get a diagnosis for her daughter. For more information about FASD, please go to: https://www.nofasd.org.au/ Producer: Kurt Lewis Interviewer: Kurt Lewis Interviewee: Sue This project is funded by the National …
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#08 Lived Experience 01 with Jessica
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Kurt is joined by Jessica, a FASD Advocate. They chat about her recent FASD diagnosis, living with the symptoms of this disorder and her plans for the future. For more information about FASD, please go to: https://www.nofasd.org.au/ Producer: Kurt Lewis Interviewer: Kurt Lewis Interviewee: Jessica This project is funded by the National Disability I…
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#07 Pioneer with Dr Elizabeth Elliott
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Kurt is joined by Dr. Elizabeth Elliott, a member of the Order of Australia (AM), for services to paediatrics and child health. Dr. Elliott is regarded as a "pioneer in fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, advocacy and patient care". They chat about diagnosis, advocacy, alcohol labeling and FASD awareness. For more information about FASD, please go to:…
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#06B Parents and Carers Special Part 02
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In Part 02 of the Parents and Carers Special, Kurt chats with more people who care for children wih FASD. They talk about FASD, children and the tough times. For more information about FASD, please go to: https://www.nofasd.org.au/ Producer: Kurt Lewis Interviewer: Kurt Lewis Interviewee 01: Nikki Mortier Interviewee 02: April Wilson Show Notes - P…
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#06A Parents and Carers Special Part 01
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Welcome to Series 02!! Kurt is joined this week by three people who care for children with FASD. They discuss FASD, children and providing support for those people who need it the most. Please tune in next week for Part 02 of the Parents and Carers Special For more information about FASD, please go to: https://www.nofasd.org.au/ Producer: Kurt Lewi…
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Pregnancy and Alcohol: The Surprising Reality Series 02 Trailer
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We Are Back!! A sneak peek at the second series of Pregnancy and Alcohol: The Surprising Reality.... The first episode will be released on the 9th of September 2020 (International FASD Day)! Thank you for taking the time to listen to our trailer! Please show your support by liking and subscribing to our little podcast!! If you want more information…
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This is the fourth and final episode of our podcast miniseries! Join the hosts, NOFASD's Kurt Lewis and FARE's Clare Ross as they sit down to chat with Chris Raine (the outgoing Chief Executive Officer of Hello Sunday Morning) about the Daybreak App, alcohol trends during the COVID-19 restrictions and how to change your relationship with alcohol. S…
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#03 Predatory Tactics with Julia Stafford
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This is the third episode of our podcast miniseries! Join the hosts, NOFASD's Kurt Lewis and FARE's Clare Ross as they sit down to chat with Julia Stafford (Alcohol Program Manager of Cancer Council Western Australia) about the alcohol industry and the upswing in advertisement of alcoholic drinks during the COVID-19 restrictions. Show Notes If you …
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#02 Alcohol and Pregnancy with Louise Gray
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This is the second episode of our podcast miniseries! Join the hosts, NOFASD's Kurt Lewis and FARE's Clare Ross as they sit down to chat with Louise Gray (Chief Excutive Officer of NOFASD Australia) about the pregnancy, alcohol and FASD. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder or FASD is a condition that only appears in children who have been exposed to al…
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#01 The Effect of Alcohol and COVID-19 with Caterina Giorgi
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Welcome to the first episode of 'In This Together: You, Alcohol and COVID-19! Kurt and Clare sit down with Caterina Giorgi (Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation for Alcohol Research & Education or FARE for short) to chat about alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 restrictions in Australia, the effects of alcohol use and ways to stay relaxed…
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Kurt is joined by Karen. A Mother who knows that her son has FASD but is waiting for the official diagnosis. Due to Karen not wanting to be identified, this is a word for word recreation of the orignal interview with a actress and myself. For more information about FASD, please go to: https://www.nofasd.org.au/ The NOFASD Helpline: 1800 860 613 Pro…
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#04 General Practice with Dr Jon Harper
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Kurt is joined by Dr Jon Harper (GP Liaison Officer for the Sunshine Coast Area) to get a GP's perspective on alcohol, pregnancy and FASD. For more information about FASD, please go to: https://www.nofasd.org.au/ HealthPathways https://www.ourphn.org.au/healthpathways/ Queensland Health Support Services https://www.health.qld.gov.au/public-health/t…
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Kurt is joined by Judy Shea to discuss her grandson and there incredible FASD journey. Dr Heidi Webster sits in on our chat to help us understand the medical information. For more information about FASD, please go to: https://www.nofasd.org.au/ Producer: Kurt Lewis Interviewer: Kurt Lewis Interviewees: Judy Shea and Dr Heidi Webster. The copyright …
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#02 Diagnosis with Dr Heidi Webster and the Staff of the FASD Clinic
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Kurt is joined by Dr Heidi Webster (Paediatrician), Denise Kane (Senior Psychologist), Nicole Lord (Speech Therapist and Clinic Manager), Nicole Wood (Social Worker), Cate Hilly (Occupational Therapist) and Jessica Doak (Psychologist) for a unique panel interview. These health professionals work for the Sunshine Coast Child Development Service (CDS…
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#01 Myths with Louise Gray from NOFASD Australia
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First episode of Pregnancy and Alcohol: The Surprising Reality!!! Kurt is joined by Louise Gray (The Chief Executive Officer for NOFASD Australia) to chat about Fetal Alcohol Sprectrum Disorder, NOFASD Australia and the myths of FASD. For more information please go to https://www.nofasd.org.au/ Language guide - https://www.nofasd.org.au/wp-content/…
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Pregnancy and Alcohol: The Surprising Reality - Series Trailer
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A sneak peek at the upcoming podcast series.... The first episode will be released on the 9th of September 2019 (International FASD Day)! Thank you for taking the time out to listen to our trailer! Please show your support by liking and subscribing our little podcast!! If you want more information about FASD then please go to https://www.nofasd.org…
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