About us
ABA Victorian Branch provides support to our 3,300+ Victorian members and 200+ volunteers from 27 different groups and 13 regions across Victoria.
Community support
The Branch Office, also known as the Breastfeeding Centre, is located in Dandenong, South East of Melbourne. ABA VIC Branch and the Breastfeeding Centre are funded by the Victorian Department of Health to:
Provide mums with practical mother-to-mother support and information, enabling them to establish and continue breastfeeding
Provide high quality and accessible training, education and resources to our volunteers, health professionals and the wider community
Strengthen the advocacy work of the Australian Breastfeeding Association.
Wednesday Breastfeeding Centre
Free appointments are on Wednesdays, between 10am to 2pm. Mums can speak to a trained breastfeeding counsellor in-person to receive support and information to assist them.
Mums can bring family, children and support people to the session.
No government paperwork required to receive assistance.
Click this link to learn how Wednesday Breastfeeding Centre works
Breastfeeding Education Classes
Our face-to-face Breastfeeding Education Classes are designed for expectant parents to prepare for breastfeeding in the vital days, weeks and months after their baby's birth. The classes are aimed at expanding knowledge gained at hospital antenatal classes.
Breastfeeding is a learned skill, for mums and babies alike.
Get the practical skills to help you and your baby in establishing breastfeeding, as well as solutions for common challenges.
Classes cost $20 with an ABA membership – details on membership are listed here - https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/products/virtual-village-plus
Breast pump hire
The Breastfeeding Centre also hires out breast pumps to individuals, families and via local health organisations.
A driver's licence and a credit card are required.
Resources
A range of free and priced ABA publications are available in English and other languages, to support mums and their families.
ABA resources include tip cards, posters, breastfeeding helpline magnets, booklets and books. As Australia's Breastfeeding peak body, our website has the latest information.
For more information https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/
Health professionals
Our qualified volunteers and staff engage with local health professionals to ensure that they have the information and skills they need to provide best practice care of breastfeeding women and babies.
Local Groups
Local groups are spread across metro, regional and rural Victoria. Groups have meet-ups for pregnant people and breastfeeding parents to gather in a friendly relaxed environment.
Peer to peer support is available.
Meet-ups are free and offer connection to pregnant people and families with children.
Find us here
Hours: 10am to 4pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Address: Suite 3/71 Robinson Street, Dandenong VIC 3175
Phone: 03 9791 4644