The University of Sydney (Australia) – One child in every Australian classroom affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, study finds
A new study led by the University of Sydney has found that up to one in 28 Australians – or roughly one child per classroom – may be living with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), a potentially preventable condition caused by prenatal alcohol exposure.
https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2025/06/03/one-child-in-every-australian-classroom-affected-by-fetal-alcoho.html

BBC (UK) – Sam Gardiner’s family ‘overwhelmed’ by support
The family of Race Across The World contestant Sam Gardiner have said they are “overwhelmed” by the love and support they have received following his death. His family set up a fundraiser in his memory for the National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) charity which has raised more than £10,000.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gev8dvzg2o

WJHL (USA) – U.S. House Passes FASD Authorization in the Support Act: Legislation Will Deliver Support to Individuals with FASD
Historic Congressional action marks milestone in FASD policy and moves community closer to achieving comprehensive Federal response to FASD
https://www.wjhl.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/819061949/u-s-house-passes-fasd-authorization-in-the-support-act-legislation-will-deliver-support-to-individuals-with-fasd/

Hartlepool Mail (UK) – Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash supports local Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder awareness campaign
Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash has voiced his support for a local campaign raising awareness of the dangers of expectant mothers drinking alcohol.
https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/politics/hartlepool-mp-jonathan-brash-supports-local-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-awareness-campaign-5172358

Alcohol Action Ireland (Ireland) – A symbol of truth – why alcohol industry is hellbent on keeping people in the dark over risk of FASD
In their opposition to Ireland’s alcohol health information labelling, it is important to ask why the industry does not want the public to see messages informing the public about the health dangers of alcohol, such as alcohol causes liver disease, there is a direct link between alcohol and fatal cancers, and the dangers of alcohol consumption when pregnant.
https://alcoholireland.ie/a-symbol-of-truth-why-alcohol-industry-is-hellbent-on-keeping-people-in-the-dark-over-risk-of-fasd/

CanFASD (Canada) – Trainee Series: 10 years working with children and youth with FASD
Hi there, my name is Emma Williams. I’m currently working as a Research Assistant at the Rehabilitation Centre for Children in Winnipeg, Manitoba. I’d like to take this opportunity to share the ongoing FASD research I am doing with Dr. Prabhjot Bedi, 4th year pediatric resident, also working with Dr. Hanlon-Dearman.
https://canfasd.ca/2025/06/06/10-years-working-with-children-and-youth-with-fasd/