Australia's leading source of breastfeeding information and support.
WA
Breastfeeding Helpline
(08)
9340 1200 7
Days
"The Australian Breastfeeding Association has helped and supported us as parents - not just with breastfeeding."
What
do we offer?
Information
and support:
Volunteer breastfeeding counsellors are available at every meeting. Or you
may like to telephone the Breastfeeding Helpline (08) 9340 1200 to hear a
recording of today’s volunteer breastfeeding counsellors.
Australian
Breastfeeding Association Website—well
worth visiting regularly.
Subscription:Your
subscription helps support the breastfeeding counsellor network, giving
parents access to accurate breastfeeding information. It makes it possible
to educate the community about breastfeeding, with talks at schools, child
health centres, hospitals and many other places. All this makes it easier
for your sisters, neighbours and daughters to breastfeed in the future.
Email
Counselling is
available. Click
here
to find out more.
Meetings:
Click
here
to find out details of our meetings and what
they are like.
Library
of breastfeeding and parenting books and videos:
Available to members. Click
here to see our library.
Mothers
Direct
breastfeeding and parenting literature and products. Click
here to see the catalogue.
Electric
Breastpump Hire:
Southern Lakes Group has electric breastpumps for hire. Please call the
Breastfeeding Helpline 08 93401200 for more information.
Community
Education: The
aim of the Australian Breastfeeding Association is “to empower women to
breastfeed”. This includes educating the community about breastfeeding.
We visit child health centres, schools (both primary and secondary),
health professionals, present displays in shopping centres and libraries
and at community events. Contact
us about this.
Bimonthly
Magazine (Essence):
great articles about breastfeeding and parenting, letters from parents and
latest research.
Public
Seminars, Conferences, Courses. These
vary from time to time. Please see our
ABA Home Page to
find out what is currently available.
Breastfeeding
Education Seminars
A thorough introduction to the art of breastfeeding. Available to pregnant
and new parents. Couples welcome. Run by our trained breastfeeding
counsellors. Concession rates available. Want to find out more? Click
here
or Contact Laurel.
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welcome.
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PO Box 4000 Glen Iris, Vic, 3146, Australia
(03) 9885
0855
Southern Lakes Group Gatherings
What are group gatherings like?
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Group Project - Knitted Breasts
Group Project - "Targeting Tummies" Posters
Group Project - Days to Remember Calendars