Current Work of the Tasmanian Breastfeeding Coalition
The Tasmanian Breastfeeding Coalition is currently working together to promote breastfeeding in Tasmania.
Priorities for 2010:
Advocating for supportive environments for breastfeeding
The Tasmanian Breastfeeding Coalition is working with the Population Health division of the Department of Health and Human Services to have all worksites become accredited with the Australian Breastfeeding Association as Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplaces.
Advocating for breastfeeding to be prioritised on the national agenda
To coincide with the 'Breastfeeding - Every Drop Counts' event during April, Tasmanian Breastfeeding Coalition members and Dr. Julie Smith a senior economist at the Australian National University will meet with key decision makers including state and local government officials, the business and economic development sectors and community leaders to discuss and increase the awareness of the economic benefits of breastfeeding.
Advocating for community support for breastfeeding
The Australian Breastfeeding Association (Tas Branch) on behalf of the Tasmanian Breastfeeding Coalition has received funding from the Tasmanian Early Years Foundation to host a celebration of breastfeeding in Tasmania. The theme of this event to be held on the 16th April 2010 will be 'Breastfeeding - Every Drop Counts' highlighting the economic importance of breastfeeding in Tasmania. See news and events for more details.
Re-evaluating the Tasmanian Breastfeeding Coalition partnership
The Tasmanian Breastfeeding Coalition has engaged a consultant to re-evaluate the partnership to ensure that resources and advocacy strategies and projects are used and managed efficiently. The evaluation process will provide detail on the current strength and recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the Coalition.
Achievements in 2009:
Advocating for supportive environments for breastfeeding
Working with the Population Health division of the Department of Health and Human Services to have all worksites accredited as Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplaces.
Advocating for breastfeeding to be prioritised on the national agenda
Response by the Tasmanian Breastfeeding Coalition to the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Food Regulation Policy Options for the Regulation of Infant Formula Products.
Download response here (PDF 43KB)
Advocating for community support for breastfeeding
In partnership with the Australian Breastfeeding Association (Tas Branch) were successful in receiving funding from the Tasmanian Early Years Foundation to host ‘Every Drop Counts’. This education and promotional event aims to increase the awareness of the economical benefits of breastfeeding by the community and key decision makers including state and local government officials, the business and economic development sectors and community leaders.
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