More than 100 local ABA groups operate throughout Australia
Supported by our qualified counsellors and educators, local groups offer in-person breastfeeding information and support.
Your ABA Local Group is a ready-made social network of local parents. 'Mum-to-mum' support is the keystone of our local groups.
Come along and meet new friends. Get hints and tips from other mums who've 'been there' and talk to a qualified breastfeeding counsellor or educator if needed.
Our local groups across Australia host in-person events and get-togethers. You can view our national calendar of events to find a full listing, and attend a group anywhere in Australia.
Each ABA group is led by a qualified breastfeeding counsellor or educator who lives in the area.
Connect with other mums
Most groups get together once or twice a month for a variety of activities:
Chats on breastfeeding and parenting topics
Chat and play with other mums and bubs
Meet up at a local café
Pram walk or a catchup at the local playground
A talk from a guest speaker
Commonly asked questions
ABA groups offer mums information and problem-solving support and a program of activities - social and educational. Programs are put together by the local members and reflect the needs of the community they serve, so can vary from area to area.
Our Connect & Share sessions discuss topics such as keeping up your supply, expressing and storing breastmilk, returning to work, weaning, introducing solids and night-time parenting. These sessions are facilitated by a qualified breastfeeding counsellor or educator who can also provide individual support if you need it.
Social get-togethers at a cafe, park or play group are an opportunity meet other mums, learn from each other and feel supported in your breastfeeding journey.
Groups meet up in local venues such as a community centre meeting room or at a specific venue, such as a local park, cafe or place of interest.
Everyone is welcome to come along to local group activities. Whether you are pregnant, fully breastfeeding, partially breastfeeding, expressing or bottle-feeding you'll be welcomed. Partners, friends and grandparents are also welcome to come along.
Many ABA groups offer breast pump hire and some hold regular Breastfeeding Education Classes for expectant parents.
Your local group webpage gives all the info about what your group is doing.
I have been a member of the ABA for 18 months now, and I attended my first group get-together 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 get-togethers 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 get-togethers 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 are like. It's just a chance to get out, relax and have fun! Katrina, mum of Hayley, 19 months.
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 out. 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, mum of Michael, 18 months.
