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We analysed hospital admissions of a predominantly Aboriginal cohort of children in the remote Fitzroy Valley in Western Australia during their first 7 years.

This paper will present the first alcohol consumption data of pregnant and breastfeeding women living in rural Western Australia

The Australian Guide to the Diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder has been developed, funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health

The aim of this study was to develop and implement a community-led, researcher-supported, FASD strategy.

Children who were exposed to a maternal alcohol use disorder had significantly increased odds of contact with the justice system.

Antenatal group education is effective in supporting breastfeeding duration for rural women and should be a key priority for rural health service providers.

Recent research, using objective 3-dimensional facial imaging, has found differences between the facial shape of individuals with FAS and the facial shape of individuals without FAS or with partial FAS

Early intervention services are needed to support developmentally vulnerable children in remote communities.

We identified a high proportion of cases without known cause, highlighting the need for clinicians to carefully investigate all possibilities, including emerging infections.

Supports are needed for families with children with disabilities to assist in meeting the child's health and developmental needs, but also to support the parents in managing the often more complex parenting environment.