News and Events

The Australian Breastfeeding Association welcomes Federal Government funding for a National Breastfeeding Helpline.

Download the ABA Media Release (PDF 108kb)

The Australian National Breastfeeding Strategy 2010-2015 was endorsed by all Australian Health Ministers on 13 Nov 2009. The Strategy recognises the biological, health, social, cultural, environmental and economic importance of breastfeeding and provides a framework for priorities and action for Australian governments at all levels to protect, promote, support and monitor breastfeeding throughout Australia.

A press release and further background information is available at: www.health.gov.au.

Events

Saturday 27th March, 2010

• ABA - Breastfeeding: Nurture and Nourish Seminar.
  Tramshed 29, Inveresk Rail Yards, 4 Invermay Road, Inveresk, Launceston.

For further details contact Felicity: launceston@lrc.asn.au or phone 03 6424 1933.

The Tasmanian Breastfeeding Coalition meets monthly via telehealth at six different sites around Tasmania. Download meeting dates for 2010 (PDF).

If you are looking for breastfeeding classes or coffee mornings being held in your local area, we recommend that you visit the site of one of our partner organisations, the Australian Breastfeeding Association Tasmanian Branch.