Strong Born is a communications campaign designed to raise awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and the harms of drinking alcohol while pregnant and breastfeeding, among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in rural and remote communities (MM4-MM7). Strong Born is also about supporting people with FASD and their families and carers, by understanding what FASD is, and the services that may be available for individuals and families.

The Strong Born campaign has been developed by NACCHO in collaboration with the National FASD Campaign Working Group which includes multi-disciplinary staff from ACCHOs and ACCOs, and cultural and clinical FASD experts and researchers.

Strong Born is part of the National Information Campaign for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women and is supported by the Foundation of Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) and the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care.

Please see below for information on upcoming Implementation Webinars.

Phase 1 : MM4 – MM7 NACCHO Members

Campaign Toolkits have been sent to MM4-MM7 ACCHOs! Register for an Implementation Webinar to learn how to use the materials in your community.

Phase 2: MM1 – MM3 NACCHO Members

NACCHO has been successful in securing additional funding to support MM1-MM3 NACCHO Members and are in the process of customising the Strong Born campaign materials for metro communities. Toolkits will be sent to MM1-MM3 Members in May 2023.

FASD Factsheets

• Information resources created by NACCHO in collaboration with Dr Robyn Williams.

Assessment and Diagnosis Services

• FASD Hub has extensive information on assessment and diagnosis including a list of assessment services and information related to the NDIS.

NDIS

• If you are seeking a FASD diagnosis or seeking supports for a person with FASD, reach out to your local NDIS Community Connector at your local ACCHO or Local Area Coordinator (LAC). Find them at https://www.ndis.gov.au/contact/locations
• Rachel and Shane have FASD and receive supports from the NDIS, watch Rachel’s Story and Shane’s Story created by AHCWA as part of NACCHO’s NDIS Ready program.