ABA honorary members

Tasmania
Breastfeeding Counsellor
Breastfeeding Educator

Charlotte has been a committed and passionate volunteer with the Australian Breastfeeding Association for 30 years, making an outstanding contribution to breastfeeding, to families and to ABA. As a Breastfeeding Counsellor and Educator, she has supported thousands of families with compassion, evidence-based information and reassurance, and is widely respected for her warmth, professionalism and ability to build trusting connections.

Alongside her work with families, Charlotte has provided calm, values-driven leadership at branch and regional levels. She is deeply committed to supporting volunteers, fostering connection, and creating a strong sense of belonging and shared purpose. Charlotte continues to play a vital role in strengthening the Association and supporting families and volunteers into the future.

Western Australia
Breastfeeding Counsellor

Prue has devoted over 30 years to the Australian Breastfeeding Association, leaving a lasting impact on families, volunteers, and communities across not only Western Australia, but the entire country.

As a dedicated Breastfeeding Counsellor, Educator and leader, Prue has supported mothers and families both on the National Breastfeeding Helpline and within rural and remote areas where access to services is limited. Her calm, empathetic approach and thoughtful communication have helped countless families feel confident and supported in their breastfeeding journey.

Prue continues to give generously of her time, knowledge, and care, supporting families and volunteers while enriching the Association’s reach and community impact.

New South Wales
Breastfeeding Counsellor 
Breastfeeding 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.'

Tasmania
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.

New South Wales
Breastfeeding Counsellor
Breastfeeding 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.

Victoria
Breastfeeding Counsellor
Breastfeeding 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.

South Australia
Breastfeeding Counsellor
Breastfeeding 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.