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Over 250 local ABA groups operate throughout Australia! All groups offer mothers information and problem-solving support and a meeting programme. Programmes are established by the local members and reflect the needs of the community they serve. Topics discussed might cover such things as basic breastfeeding tips, expressing and storing breastmilk, supply issues, breastfeeding in special circumstances, weaning, introducing solids, nighttime parenting and much much more. All meetings have at least one trained breastfeeding counsellor present to answer questions and/or discuss any problems you may be having. Pregnant, breastfeeding or bottlefeeding mothers are all welcome to attend meetings, as are fathers, friends and grandparents.
To find out which group is nearest you and obtain contact details, enter your postcode below.
ABA has a wealth of information available to assist you with breastfeeding. We are recognised as the leading authority on breastfeeding information, counselling and support to the community and health sector throughout Australia. And of course, as well as being informative, our meetings are fun! All ABA groups are run by volunteers. You are welcome to attend a meeting or two to see if we are what you are looking for, before deciding whether to become a subscriber. We hope you will find that our services are invaluable and the investment you make in an ABA subscription will be well worth every cent.
Other services offered by your local ABA group include a library of breastfeeding and parenting books that can be borrowed free of
charge by local subscribers. Some groups will have breastfeeding instructional videos available for you to view. You will also receive a local group bulletin outlining the current meeting programme and providing local group news.
Special events, including breastfeeding information seminars, are often held by groups around the country. Check out our Breastfeeding classes and other events page to see what is planned in your area.
- I have one child, Hayley, who is nearly 19 months old. I have been a member of the ABA for 18 months now, and I attended my first meeting when Hayley was 3 weeks old (I just needed to get out of the house and meet other mums with babies!). I am not able to attend as many meetings as I did when I was on maternity leave, but Hayley and I try to make as many as work allows. ABA is not just for women who have breastfeeding queries. Hayley and I enjoyed a relatively easy breastfeeding relationship. But what I value most about the meetings is seeing other mums, with older and younger children, and getting advice and ideas on where other children are at, ideas for food for Hayley, adjusting to child care, and anything that is relevant to being a mum. Meetings are really just an opportunity for a coffee and a chat. I encourage everyone to come along and see what they're are like. It's just a chance to get out, relax and have fun! Katrina.
- I have an 18-month-old son named Michael. We've been coming to group meetings since Michael was four months old. I was so pleased to find a group of women and children where I felt comfortable enough to open up and share my experiences. I have learnt so much from the women in this group. I also enjoy being able to take Michael to other people's child-friendly houses. He usually enjoys being with the other children so much that I get a good break from him! I enjoy meetings so much that I've chosen to train as a counsellor and get involved on a deeper level. I feel that the support new mothers can offer each other, simply by getting together, sharing ideas and being honest about the joys and challenges of parenting and breastfeeding is amazing! Cheryl.
These groups have their own web site where you can find out more about them.
** Any ABA group, region or branch wanting to create their own website and have it linked from this page should contact Jenny from the Website Working Group for guidelines.
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