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Elizabeth Russell is a recovering alcoholic who in 2001 found that her addiction had physically harmed her two sons. Her eldest son Mick who is 26 years old, was diagnosed with Neurodevelopmental Disorder – Alcohol Exposed and her youngest son Seth who is 24 years of age has full Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.

Elizabeth has written two books about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and the one on the far right to be published in 2008.

No Blame No Shame A Mother's responsible disturbanceEmployment Strategies

My beautiful grandson DJ with parents Seth and Hayley. DJ was born in June.  Seth and Hayley have broken the cycle and DJ is physically fit and healthy, has not been prenatally exposed to alcohol and has all the IQ points God intended him to have.

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I am excited to announce that there is now training available throughout Australia on all aspects of FASD and has been developed for all target groups including those highlighted below. For more information and costings contact Ian Kruger at ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT GROUP on 0428 746 871

Module 1: The Context of FASD – an overall view of FASD
Primary Target Group:   ALL (as outlined below)

Module 2: Education and Communication Strategies
Primary Target Group:  Teachers and Educators for use in schools

Module 3: Behaviour & Communication Strategies
Primary Target Group:   Parents and Foster & Kinship Carers

Module 4: Screening, Diagnostic and Interviewing Tools about Alcohol use in Pregnancy
Primary Target Group:   Health Professionals and Health Workers

Module 5: Young People and Adults in Mainstream Work Environments
Primary Target Group:  Employment Consultants for Clients in stream 4

Module 6: The Impact of FASD on Communities
Primary Target Group:   interested Community Members/General Public

Module 7: The provision of support and how existing services may provide such supports in community
Primary Target Group:   Community, Health, & Social Workers

Module 8: Understanding FASD in relation to Criminal Justice and Police Services:  Issues related to offending and recidivism
Primary Target Group:  Juvenile Justice Workers, Solicitors, Magistrates, and Police Personnel

Links

ABC Life Matters Story

Listen to Elizabeth Elliott from Westmead Hospital and Elizabeth Russel discuss FASD.
Download or Listen Online here

NOFASARD and the Russell Family Fetal Alcohol Disorders Association have teamed up on a new campaign to educate Australians about fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Unfortunately some people at the current time are still not aware that alcohol and pregnancy simply don’t mix… and if you are considering pregnancy or are pregnant no alcohol is the best and safest choice for your unborn baby. The new FASD education campaign aims to show all Australians why alcohol and pregnancy don’t mix. It’s estimated as many as 1 in 100 newborn babies may be born with the effects of FASD. The key is to arm yourself with information - and that’s very much what this new campaign is about.