The Hon. Greg Hunt MP
Minister for Health
The Hon. Ken Wyatt MP
Minister for Indigenous Health
Senior Australia and Aged Care
21 November 2018
The Liberal National Government is stepping up its fight against Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) today by unveiling a new national action plan and more than $7 million in new funding.
Minister for Health Greg Hunt said the Government is committed to reducing the impact of FASD on individuals, families and communities.
“This plan will show us the way forward to tackle the tragic problem of FASD – guiding future actions for governments, service providers and communities in the priority areas of prevention, screening and diagnosis, support and management, and tailoring needs to communities.
“Alongside the plan’s release, I am pleased to announce a new investment of $7.2 million to support activities that align with these priority areas.
“This funding will enable work to start immediately and help protect future generations and give children the best start possible.”
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is the term used to describe the lifelong physical and neurodevelopmental impairments that can result from fetal alcohol exposure.
FASD is a condition that is an outcome of parents either not being aware of the dangers of alcohol use when pregnant or planning a pregnancy, or not being supported to stay healthy and strong during pregnancy.
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