ABA honorary members

Breastfeeding counsellor and educator

Ros has been actively involved in her local group, Lismore, since becoming a member in 1988. She has been in the role of Group Leader three times from 1993 to 1998, from 2004 to 2015 and again from 2018 to date. 

She is a trainer and assessor, supporting ABA's future. Ros is an outstanding volunteer in her community. She regularly advocates for ABA and for mothers and babies, liaising frequently with health professionals and health services in her area and beyond.
 

Ros’ advocacy with health services is amazing and her dedication to engaging with health professionals is extraordinary. 

"Becoming a member of NMAA and then a volunteer has provided a greater richness to my life than I ever could have imagined. One of the most special things about being an ABA volunteer is meeting and working with some of the most skilled, knowledgeable and wonderful women I know. "

Breastfeeding counsellor and educator

Margaret has been involved at ABA for 40 years, in a variety of capacities.

Margaret has been a breastfeeding counsellor since 1983 was ABA's National President 2019-2023. Her ABA roles over the years include Group Leader, Branch Training Manager and Director.

Margaret says “ABA groups have always been and continue to be an inclusive, safe and friendly space. I didn’t feel the need to compete with anyone. I just felt like I belonged. The other mums there could show and tell you about their experience, from newborn to toddler. It was and is a wonderful village of sharing and learning”. 

Breastfeeding educator

Elisabeth was a breastfeeding counsellor for 30 years from 1985-2015 and she has been a breastfeeding educator since 2009. Elisabeth served as branch president for Tasmania Branch from 1993-1996 and is cited as being instrumental in positioning the branch for financial stability in the subsequent decades. She was the national library working group coordinator for some years and later Admin Unit convenor. As a member of the Tasmanian Breastfeeding Coalition Elisabeth was involved in the 'Mums the Word' project from 2001-2004. She has been active on LiveChat since 2019, taking over 300 chats so far.

Breastfeeding counsellor and educator

Lee has been a breastfeeding counsellor since 1985 (on call prior to the National Helpline) and a breastfeeding educator since 2009. She started the Helensburgh group and was the group leader there from 1985. She has also held the roles of Regional Rep, NSW Public Relations Officer and National PR Coordinator. 
Lee served on the ABA Board of Directors from 2000 - 2006 and as branch president for ACT-NSW Branch from 1995-1997. Lee has held the role trainer and assessor and has been active on Helpline since 2008. She has taken over 1532 calls from mums, parents and families.  
 

Breastfeeding counsellor and educator, Branch training manager, trainer and assessor

Pam has been a breastfeeding counsellor since 1989 and a breastfeeding educator since 2007. During this time, Pam has been local group leader and regional representative 3 times.  Pam is currently a trainer and assessor and was part of the national training team for over 17 years. She has held the role of Victoria Branch training manager for 8 years. She has also been a part of the branch team for 14 years. 
 

Breastfeeding counsellor and educator, Learning Progress Support Officer, trainer and assessor

Wendy has been a breastfeeding counsellor since 1992 and a breastfeeding educator since 2009. Wendy served on the ABA Board of Directors from 2000 - 2006, as National President from 2003-2205 and as branch president for SA/NT Branch from 2019-2021. She has previously held the roles of group leader and regional representative. Wendy is currently SA/NT Branch Learning Progress Support Officer and is a current trainer and assessor. She has been active on Helpline since it began in 2008, taking over 828 calls from mums, parents and families.