NOFASD Australia
NOFASD Australia
#28 Rural and Remote Australia with Nirosha Boaden
#28 Rural and Remote Australia with Nirosha Boaden
#28 Rural and Remote Australia with Nirosha Boaden
Wednesday 14th September 2022
Nirosha Boaden discusses the lack of services and education for FASD in rural Australia with Kurt Lewis. Learn about the challenges and advocacy needed.
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Navigating Alcohol Dependency
Family Recovery from Addiction
Stigma & Social Perspectives
Financial Health in Recovery
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
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Get the buttons here!FASD in the Outback: Nirosha Boaden on Rural Australia's Struggles
FASD diagnosis is happening, but we actually have a gap in services in rural and remote areas. It's a topic that should be really covered more.
Imagine living in a remote part of Australia where accessing basic health services is a challenge, let alone specialized care for conditions like Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). In this episode, Kurt Lewis chats with Nirosha Boaden, a mental health social worker and intellectual disability academic, about the unique hurdles faced by rural and remote communities in addressing FASD. Nirosha shares her firsthand experiences and research, shedding light on the significant gaps in services and education in these areas.
While some regions are making strides in diagnosing FASD, many children and young people still struggle to get the early intervention and disability support they desperately need. Nirosha underscores the crucial role of education and social work in tackling FASD and highlights the ongoing need for advocacy to ensure future generations receive better support.
Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply curious about the impact of prenatal alcohol exposure, this episode offers valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of dealing with FASD in some of Australia's most isolated areas.