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Website by Rebecca. This page last updated 4 July 2008. © Australian Breastfeeding Association, PO Box 4000, Glen Iris, Vic 3146, Australia. ABN 64 005 081 523
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Our Vision |
¨ For breastfeeding and human milk to be the norm for human babies. ¨ For babies to breastfeed exclusively for six months, with continuing breastfeeding for 2 years and beyond. |
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Our Mission |
As Australia’s leading authority on breastfeeding: ¨ To educate society and support mothers, using up-to-date research findings and the practical experiences of many women ¨ To influence society to acknowledge breastfeeding as normal, and important to skilled and loving parenting. |
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Values |
¨ Excellence and innovation in breastfeeding support. ¨ Co-operation and teamwork. ¨ Honest, open and respectful communication. ¨ Clear and transparent processes. ¨ The well-being and diversity of our people. ¨ Skilled and loving parenting and mother-to-mother support. |
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Objectives |
¨ Provide community access to up-to-date breastfeeding information and practical support. ¨ Have a high public profile and influence our society to acknowledge breastfeeding as the norm. ¨ Effectively and efficiently train, resource and support our people. ¨ Be financially secure. |
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Who are we The Australian Breastfeeding Association is a voluntary organisation established in 1964 (as the Nursing Mothers' Association of Australia) to encourage and support mothers who wish to breastfeed, whilst promoting in the community an awareness of the importance of Human Milk. Since 1964, the Australian Breastfeeding Association has been working towards improving breastfeeding rates. There is still some way to go! In Australia, breastfeeding duration still falls short of the recommendation by the World Health Organisation to exclusively breastfeed for six months, and then continue for two years and beyond with the addition of appropriate solid foods. Around 86 % of babies in Australia start breastfeeding, however by six months of age, just under half are receiving any breastmilk at all. As Australia's leading authority on breastfeeding, we educate and support mothers using You can learn more about the Australian Breastfeeding Association on the National website by clicking here |
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Welcome to the Lower North Region, South Australia (ABN 64 005 081 523) |
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Special Offer |
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Every person who joins the Australian Breastfeeding Association, will receive a copy of: Breastfeeding..Naturally valued at $34.95 |
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Every member who renews their Toddler Tactics, by Pinky McKay valued at $24.95 (Members can renew early and take advantage of this great offer) |
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You can Subscribe Online or when you sign up for a Breastfeeding Education Class |
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Website Contact Details |
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Email : Rebecca |
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Phone 08 8362 3662 Post 34 The Parade Norwood SA 5067
Helpline 08 8411 0050 |
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Check out our new Children's Section Free Activities to download Check out our new Helpline Keyrings |