The Lililwan Project: Prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in the Fitzroy Valley [ 2012 - 2015 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Elizabeth Elliott (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Alexandra Martiniuk ,  Dr James Fitzpatrick ,  Prof Caroline Bower ,  Prof Jane Latimer

Brief description Alcohol use in pregnancy is widespread in Australia. Alchohol may cause physical and developmental problems in the developing child including the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). This collaborative project, initiated and led by Aboriginal leaders in the Fitzroy Valley in the remote East Kimberley, WA, will establish the prevalence of FASD, health and developmental problems in a population of primary school-aged, predominantly Aboriginal children and develop strategies for service delivery, prevention and education.

Funding Amount $AUD 777,758.08

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant