#30 Australian FASD Indigenous Framework with Nicole Hewlett

Pregnancy, Alcohol and FASD: The Surprising Reality

Kurt is joined by Nicole Hewlett, a proud Palawa woman and researcher with the University of Queensland. Nicole is currently undertaking a PhD focusing on the development and implementation of Australia’s first FASD Indigenous Framework. They talk about this framework; improving medical care for people with FASD; the importance of a strengths-based approach in terms of FASD and creating equal partnerships between medical professionals and people with FASD.

For more information about FASD, please go to: https://www.nofasd.org.au/

To read more about Nicole's research then go to this link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36982125/

Producers: Kurt Lewis, Louise Gray and Julie Flanagan

Narrator: Frances Price

Interviewer: Kurt Lewis

Interviewee: Nicole Hewlett

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The views expressed in this podcast are those of the interviewee. NOFASD makes every effort to ensure all content is free from judgement and stigma. NOFASD’s mission includes reducing stigma for families and individuals impacted by FASD.