Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Action Plan 2025-2028

The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Action Plan 2025-2028 was developed by the Ministry of Health as part of renewed focus on FASD, announced in February 2024. 

It is a health-led plan, with cross-agency support and shared accountability, including across justice, and social service sectors, with a focus on: 

• growing awareness and preventing harm
• supporting individuals and families across the life course
• building an informed and capable workforce.

The plan has four main sections.

• FASD Action Plan roadmap: 2025-28 – sets out the strategic direction for addressing FASD over the next three years.
• Context – outlines the need for an FASD Action Plan and background to its development.
• Strategic outcomes and priority actions – outlines the actions that agencies will be focused on to contribute to improved outcomes for FASD.
• Monitoring and evaluation – sets out expectations and a timeframe for activities that will provide assurance over delivery of the Action Plan. 

The FASD Action Plan 2025-2028 will help ensure a coordinated, system-wide approach to addressing the impacts of FASD in Aotearoa New Zealand.