Australian Breastfeeding Association

Last year, ABA volunteers, our everyday superheroes were there for thousands of mums across Australia, forming a village of support when it was needed most. Every donation you make to our Festive Appeal helps ABA grow this village of support even further, ensuring every mum has access to the resources and encouragement they deserve. 🌟 Be part of our mission—support ABA today and make a difference for families across Australia. Donate to our festive appeal at https://lnkd.in/gJftKqHP #BeThere4Mums #BreastfeedingSupport #ABAisHereForYou #EmpoweringMums #SupportingFamilies #60YearsStrong #OzBreastfeeding

Calling all health professionals! ABA will be delivering our ‘Medications and Breastfeeding’ health professional online workshop on Saturday 15 February 2025 from 9am to 12pm AEDT. Register today for this exceptional educational opportunity by visiting aba.asn.au/workshops

Register today for Breastfeeding: supporting the journey and learn about Karen’s international research and resources available to increase breastfeeding awareness through her presentation, Breastfeeding Systems Change Project by Interior Health in British Columbia, Canada. Register during the early bird period and receive a discounted registration to attend our live seminars in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne or Perth. You will also go into the draw to win a free night’s accommodation at one of our four spectacular seminar venues. You wouldn’t want to miss this! To register, please visit the Health Professional Seminar Series page aba.asn.au/seminars #supportingthejourney #HealthProfessionals #2025HPSeminars

Calling all midwifery students, ABA has a special gift this festive season! Tag a midwifery student below and register to be part of the 2025 midwifery student competition! Hear from a diverse range of experts in the field of lactation, infant and maternal health, and network with other health professionals. By entering, students go into the draw to win a free registration (valued at $310) to attend our 2025 Annual Health Professional Seminar Series, Breastfeeding: supporting the journey. There are two registrations to be won for each of our four seminar locations and two registrations for our online program. To enter, please visit the Health Professional Seminar Series page aba.asn.au/seminars. Seize the chance to expand your breastfeeding knowledge for your studies and future practice! #supportingthejourney #HealthProfessionals #2025HPSeminars

Meet our next exceptional expert speaker coming all the way from Canada, Karen Graham! In our 2025 Annual Health Professional Seminar Series, Breastfeeding: supporting the journey, Karen will explore the journey and outcomes from the Breastfeeding Systems Change Project by Interior Health in British Columbia, Canada, which was undertaken over 11 years. You don’t want to miss this exciting opportunity to learn about Karen’s international research and resources available to increase breastfeeding awareness! Increase your knowledge and register today. Visit the Health Professional Seminar Series page for more information aba.asn.au/seminars #supportingthejourney #HealthProfessionals #2025HPSeminars

This festive season, ABA is offering a luxurious night away through the early bird accommodation competition! Register to attend the 2025 Annual Health Professional Seminar Series, Breastfeeding: supporting the journey, during the early bird period to go into the draw to win a free night’s accommodation at one of our four spectacular seminar venues! The Early bird registrations keep on giving as you will also receive a discount on the seminar program. To enter, visit aba.asn.au/seminars. Register early to experience luxury and save this festive season! #supportingthejourney #HealthProfessionals #2025HPSeminars

Are you looking to provide professional development to multiple staff members? Our ‘Breastfeeding counselling skills for health professionals’ is a series of five interactive eLearning modules, developed to support your staff in their work with breastfeeding mothers. Discounted package deals available for health settings for 10 or more staff! Enquire today: engagement@breastfeeding.asn.au

We are excited to introduce our first speaker for our 2025 Annual Health Professional Seminar Series, Breastfeeding: supporting the journey. Meet Dr Jennifer Hocking! Dr Hocking works with ABA as our Professional Engagement Lead and Coordinator of the ABA WHO Code Taskforce Project. Dr Hocking has also worked as a midwife for 20 years and she was a lecturer in, and course coordinator of, the Bachelor of Midwifery program at the Australian Catholic University (Melbourne). Dr Hocking will present ‘Who cares? Unpacking the role of care in clinical practice’ at our live seminars, which can also be accessed through our online program from 31 March to 31 May. Don't miss out on your chance to learn about why care matters in clinical practice and clinicians' role to provide mother and baby with breastfeeding support and care. Register now for an early bird discount https://lnkd.in/g3xS2BeY #supportingthejourney #HealthProfessionals #2025HPSeminars

Are you passionate about supporting breastfeeding mothers and families? Do you want to contribute your expertise to a cause that makes a real difference? The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) is seeking two non-executive directors to join our Board and help guide the direction of our vital work. As a Board member, you’ll play a key role in shaping ABA’s future, advancing our mission to support a breastfeeding-inclusive society, and empowering Australian families. If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, we’d love to hear from you! 👉 Apply now or learn more: https://lnkd.in/gF_5Z2qV

The Annual Health Professional Seminar Series is an amazing educational opportunity where delegates can learn about the latest research, developments and everything breastfeeding related! Join us in 2025 for Breastfeeding: supporting the journey, where you can network with health professionals and hear from our exceptional lineup of expert speakers through our live seminars from 10 to 15 March and the online program from 31 March to 31 May. Register during the early bird period to receive a discount on your registration and go into the draw to win one night’s free accommodation at one of our four spectacular seminar locations across Australia! To register and for more information, please visit the Health Professional Seminar Series page https://lnkd.in/g3xS2BeY. #supportingthejourney #HealthProfessionals #2025HPSeminars