Important information on alcohol & other drugs and project work. Nā, Trina Baggett.
Introduction
Please find important information about “Te Iho Tātai-ā-Rongo (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) on the link to this website. This site is run by the Māori Coalition – a group of whānau Māori who raise or who have whānau with Te Iho Tātai-ā-Rongo. We welcome all whānau who think tamariki in their care may have been affected by alcohol.
Te Iho Tātai-ā-Rongo is a disability that affects both the brain and the body. It affects people in many different ways, and can cause challenges in learning, memory, attention, health, motor skills and emotional regulation. There is no one presentation of FASD and different people are affected in different ways” (website authors).
Te Iho Tātai ā Rongo Whānau and FASD – Dr Cherryl Waerea-i-te-rangi Smith. Acknowledging Te Wharetukutuku and the wānanga held at Te Poho o Rawiri Marae, Tūranganui-a-Kiwa from 25 - 26 March 2024.
2020: The Reality of FASD in Aotearoa
This report has been compiled by FASD-CAN Incorporated, a non-profit registered charity established with the objective “to unite caregivers, strengthen families, support individuals and educate about FASD across our communities”.
https://cloudfront.net/The_Reality_of_FASD_in_Aotearoa_.pdf
Identifying FASD-related actions that health promoters can engage in
This document has been compiled by a national Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Public Health Working Group established and co-ordinated by Alcohol Healthwatch. The working group has been established to support FASD action in the public health sector.
The purpose of this document is to identify FASD-related actions that heath promoters can engage in, in a collaborative, consistent and evidence-based manner. It is underpinned by a commitment to reduce inequity in alcohol-related harm.
https://www.ahw.org.nz/Portals/5/Resources/Documents-other/2022/MakingADifference2022.pdf
Nurturing the Future Within campaign
Please find important information on the nurturing the future within campaign, with key messaging to share with your hapori.
In Aotearoa New Zealand, generations of people see drinking alcohol as a normal part of life. However, alcohol can have long-term harmful effects on the health and wellbeing of ourselves, our whānau and our children.
That’s why it’s important that we all work together to support healthy, alcohol-free pregnancies to prevent the life-long impacts of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
➡️ Next: Important information and useful resources when engaging in education settings.