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FRAGILE X UPDATE NOVEMBER 2009 SEMINARS

In November 2009 the Fragile X Association of Australia are hosting Fragile X Update seminars in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.  Professor Randi Hagerman and Louise Gane from the M.I.N.D. (Medical Investigation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders) Institute in UC Davis in America  will present the latest information on developments in treatment of Fragile X syndrome as well as [...]



National Fragile X survey extended to October

The Australian and New Zealand National Fragile X survey has been extended until the end of October This study is the first national survey of families in Australia and New Zealand who have a child with fragile X. The results of the survey will be shared with fragile X organisations, researchers, and legislators to help [...]



The National Fragile X Survey

The National Fragile X Survey will continue until September 2009 and is the first national study of families in Australia and New Zealand who have a child/children with Fragile X. Dr. Don Bailey, an expert in Fragile X research at R.T.I (Research Triangle Institute) International , is directing the study. The confidential results from the survey [...]



Fun Run Fundraising

  After the success of last year’s fundraising, the NSW team are again organising a Fragile X City to Surf team this year. Last year we were in the top 10 fundraisers and raised over $8000. This was a great achievement,so lets see what we can do in 2009! Getting involved in this event on August 9th would be a [...]



Fragile X Awareness Day

Fragile X Awareness Day 22nd July 2009 Fragile X Awareness Day on July 22nd is to promote the awareness of Fragile X syndrome. The incidence of Fragile X can be significantly reduced through awareness and early intervention assists in providing support and strategies to help improve the quality of life of a Fragile X child. [...]



Makaton for Parents Evening – Wynnum Qld

MAKATON for Parents Evening Presented by: Amanda Hartmann & Alanna Mylne Speech-Language Pathologists WYNNUM ROAD HEALTH THERAPIES Monday 11 May 2009 5 – 8 pm Wynnum North ECDP 405 Tingal Road, Wynnum Cost: $33 (inc. GST) Tea, coffee and nibbles provided This will be an informal event focusing on: What is Makaton and who can [...]



NSW Family Day Picnic Review

Our family day picnic on Sunday, 5th April, was a great success, with many families attending. Thank you to the families that came and made it such a fun day. Despite the cloudy morning threatening rain, the sun shone for our sausage sizzle and we had a great spot near the water at Putney Park. There were [...]



Family Fun Day at Braeside Park in Melbourne

Fragile X Association of Victoria invites all families from the Fragile X Community to the Annual Family Fun Day Sunday 26th April 2009 from 12 midday Braeside Park The main entry is on Lower Dandenong Road, Braeside (Melway ref: 88 D8) Free lollies and a hot dog for the kids Bring any other food for [...]