Hi everyone,
Welcome to the news for our May edition!
The Federal Government’s review of the MAIF agreement is well underway now. ABA met with the consulting firm Allen and Clarke this month to provide our assessment of MAIF as it stands, it’s processes and flaws. You can see the Terms of Reference here.. There is a public survey you can complete as an individual. The questions aren’t all compulsory so you can answer as many or as little as you feel appropriate. Now is an amazing opportunity to make a change to the regulation of marketing of breastmilk substitutes. Check it out here.
Have you had the chance to join us in asking the Federal Government to commit to the continued funding of the National Breastfeeding Helpline? It isn’t too late. You can still do this via the DoGooder platform. Many are confirming that this is super easy to do and takes only one minute – just enter your post code, name and email address and a letter gets sent off to your Federal MP with your name on it. You can even edit the letter to add your personal thoughts if you have extra time.
10960NAT Diploma of Breastfeeding Management is now open for enrolment!
Designed with your needs as a health professional in mind, this course will help you to develop the skills and knowledge to help improve breastfeeding outcomes for families.
We offer a range of flexible study options to support you to meet each of the requirements to successfully complete this course. You will need to complete 12 units of study (eight core and four elective units). This is achieved by combining self-directed study, one-day workshops and assessments for each unit.
We offer distance education options, however, some of the workshops will need to be participated in online on the days they are run.
For more information and to view the Pre-course Information Booklet, please visit:
https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/10960nat-diploma-breastfeeding-management
**Before you enrol, you will need to speak with an ABA Training and Education Officer to check your suitability for completing the course. Please call our National Support Office on 03 9690 4620 or email training@breastfeeding.asn.au
Professional Development Points
Australian College of Midwives: Approved for 60 CPD hours
If you are not currently in a position to complete the full 10960NAT Diploma of Breastfeeding Management, you might like to consider participating in our live, online workshops for health professionals:
Upcoming Workshop Dates:
17 June – Assessing breastfeeding (online workshop)
22 July – Protecting breastfeeding (online workshop)
26 August – Managing breastfeeding (online workshop)
Thank you for all your ongoing support,
Naomi Hull
Senior Manager Breastfeeding Information and Research
