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We can’t wait! 👏🏻 twitter.com/frsaust/status…

It’s not too late to register for Thursday evening’s webinar ‘Working to support children and families living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder’ hosted by @MHPNOnline. Register here: bit.ly/2Z5uM1d #FASD #mentalhealth #children

New podcast episode out now! Hear Jonathan Main from @RelationshipSA discussing what can help promote #child-focused practice in adult services and why we should be doing so. Subscribe here: bit.ly/32ZV9E4

This week marks the 30th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child – the mental health of #children was highlighted and we know that to build a better future, we need to continue this conversation. Find out more via @UNICEF: bit.ly/2V7Dw2b

We are joining @CFCAexchange for an upcoming webinar on October 16th: ‘Working with #parents affected by alcohol and other drug use: Considering the needs of #children in practice’. Register here: bit.ly/2NkvOAU

Q: “How can we support healthy early development?” A: “Build workforce capacity for early identification, assessment & clinical treatment of infant, child & parental mental health, across agencies & disciplines…” via @CoLabForKids and @FrameWorksInst twitter.com/CoLabForKids/s…

What is needed to support children with #FASD and what kinds of strategies can help practitioners to create a supportive environment? Find out more: bit.ly/2NnElTA

We’re joining @WestVicPHN and @Parentingrc this evening in Geelong to hear from services in the area about how we can work together to improve mental health pathways for #children. Thanks to all for coming along!

How does Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder affect a child’s life and what is the link between FASD and mental health? The second paper in our suite for #FASDMonth answers these questions and more: bit.ly/2Ncx48X #FASDMonth

Our hearts go out to everyone effected by the recent #bushfires in NSW & Qld. We’re mindful that during these times adults might feel uncertain about how to best #support #children. This video has some helpful info bit.ly/2kIiBoL. For more visit bit.ly/2kIiIkb

#RUOK? A simple question that we can ask of each other every day to start a conversation. Check in with colleagues, friends and family or find out more at ruok.org.au #mentalhealth twitter.com/ruokday/status…

The first in our new suite of #FASD resources to coincide with #FASDMonth is paper ‘What is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder’, produced by Dr. Sara McLean. Read in full here: bit.ly/2HY4JPA