Focusing on FASD for a positive future
Passionate about learning, thinking and talking about FASD
For families and organisations looking for answers about fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, Prue Walker provides reliable information, a lens to understand what’s happening, and much-needed positive strategies.
Support & Coaching
Prue offers support and coaching to families and adults, aiding in the diagnostic process, FASD education, and securing suitable assistance for affected adults.
Client Consultations
Prue provides tailored advice for health, disability, justice, mental health, and family services, offering confidential case consultations, written reports, crisis management, and behavioral plan reviews.
Program & Policy
Prue’s expertise in program delivery and policy helps organisations with information sessions, advice on FASD approaches, and sector-specific practice guides and resources, improving outcomes and reducing risks.
FASD Workshops
Prue’s FASD workshops provide the foundation for families and professionals to understand and respond to FASD. Workshops are delivered face-to-face and by Zoom. Learn how to recognise FASD, understand a diagnosis, take the next steps and engage helpful services and supports.
Individual Support & Coaching
Prue can deliver individualised training for families to help them understand their child’s diagnosis, and learn about how to respond effectively. Prue also provides
support & coaching for organisations and will customise training based on your organisational needs. These workshops can be delivered face to face or remotely.
Online Training for Families & Professionals
Prue offers comprehensive online training for families and professionals in the areas of FASD support and coaching. The training covers diagnostic process navigation, FASD education, crisis management, and behavioral plan reviews, empowering participants to provide the best possible care for affected individuals and improve overall outcomes.
Meet Prue Walker
Prue Walker is a clinical social worker specialising in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). She holds a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Melbourne and a Master of Arts in Social Policy from RMIT. Prue has 20 years experience in child protection and out-of-home care services,having worked as a manager and practice leader in both Victoria and the Northern Territory, and has managed adoption and permanent care services. In 2008 Prue was awarded a Churchill Fellowship, allowing her to study models of care for children with FASD in the US and Canada. Prue works as a senior social worker with Victorian Fetal Alcohol Service (VicFAS) diagnostic clinic at Monash Children’s Hospital, and delivers FASD education and training to carers and professionals. In 2023 she received the Monash Health 2023 award for excellence in Allied Health Practice, and was named a finalist in the 2004 HESTA Excellence Awards.
What workshop participants say…
I found this to be very useful and hope that more professionals and communities…can access these kinds of workshops. I found the FASD-informed approach to be just as important as the trauma-informed approach we use.
The workshop was extremely insightful. I came in with little to no knowledge about FASD, to now leaving with much more knowledge and understand how I can be a better worker…
Really equipped me with a Whole new level of knowledge, skills and ideas – thank you!
Prue is a very engaging and knowledgeable presenter. I learnt so much and feel that I can take this information and use it in my practice.
Very engaging presenter, great resources and use of different learning aids, activities and discussion.
This workshop has been a long time coming – thanks Prue!
Upcoming Workshops
From The Blog
Why we can’t move on from FASD diagnosis
Today, I spoke with the mother of a young man with FASD, who described the immense challenges he faces due to his impulsivity. She shared the ongoing struggle to get professionals to grasp the real risks he faces, particularly since his outward presentation is intelligent and articulate. To keep him safe, his mother remains constantly vigilant—a reality her son understands and accepts, with a level of insight that is, frankly, remarkable.
FASD awareness in the child and family sector: ACWA conference
In June 2024, I had the opportunity to present a poster at the Association of Children’s Welfare Agencies (ACWA) conference in Sydney, focusing on how child and family welfare workers can play a vital role in supporting children with FASD and their families. In this blog post, I’ll provide a snapshot of some key aspects of FASD and highlight the important role our workforce can play in improving outcomes.
NDIS Planning Tips for Children with FASD
Supporting children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) through the NDIS can be challenging. I’ve compiled some practical tips for families and support coordinators to create effective plans and choose the most targeted supports.
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