#33 ‘Risk does not equal destiny’ Social Worker Panel Interview with Prue Walker and Dr Kerryn Bagley

Pregnancy, Alcohol and FASD: The Surprising Reality

Kurt is joined by Prue Walker and Dr Kerryn Bagley in a panel interview about social workers and FASD. Together they discuss how they first learned about FASD, the role social workers play in assisting people with FASD and their families. They also examine outcomes, risk surrounding FASD and how social workers can become better informed in relation to this ‘invisible’ disability.

Learn more about International FASD Awareness Day: www.nofasd.org.au

References:

Latrobe University’s “Living with Disability” YouTube site: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAf1u7TdOktOCLdGBtMxWTg

Dr Robyn Williams: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyn-williams-0ab76596/?originalSubdomain=au

Prue Walker: https://pruewalkerfasd.com/ – workshops, training and FASD consultation services..

Dr Vanessa Spiller: FASD training and resources https://www.jumpstartpsychology.com/Explained-by-Brain-Group.html and other videos (search vanessa spiller fasd)

Dr Sara McLean: FASD resources for Emerging Minds https://emergingminds.com.au/resources/what-is-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-fasd/ and has many webinars online (search sara mclean fasd)

Key readings for social workers who want to learn more about FASD click the following link: https://www.nofasd.org.au/33-risk-does-not-equal-destiny-social-worker-panel-interview-with-prue-walker-and-dr-kerryn-bagley/

Producers: Kurt Lewis, Louise Gray and Julie Flanagan

Narrator: Frances Price

Interviewer: Kurt Lewis

Interviewees: Prue Walker and Dr Kerryn Bagley

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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.