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Welcome to the Mornington Peninsula Group!
Come along and meet new friends. Chat with people who have 'been there' and connect with your local breastfeeding village
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| Mornington Peninsula Catch-Ups | ||
| Date | Topic | Venue |
| Wed 9 Jul 10:00am - 12pm | Play In The Park | Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve Playground |
| Wed 23 Jul 10:00am - 12pm | Becoming A Breastfeeding Counsellor | Frankston North Community Centre |
| Wed 6 Aug 10:00am - 12pm | Weaning | Frankston North Community Centre |
| Wed 20 Aug 10:00am - 12pm | Parenting Differently To Your Family And Friends | Frankston North Community Centre |
| Wed 3 Sep 10:00am - 12pm | Babywearing - BYO And Try | Frankston North Community Centre |
| Wed 17 Sep 10:00am - 12pm | Breastfeeding A 1 Year Old And Beyond | Frankston North Community Centre |
| Wed 1 Oct 10:00am - 12pm | Play In The Park | Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve Playground |
| Everyone is welcome including babies, children, family and friends | ||
Our local group offers a non-judgmental, supportive atmosphere to all families to share their parenting experiences, and access accurate information about babies and breastfeeding.
We support all families. Those who are mixed-feeding, bottle feeding, exclusively expressing or not breastfeeding are always welcome. We chat in a relaxed setting and there is always access to a breastfeeding counsellor or educator who can assist you with any breastfeeding questions, worries or issues you may be having.
Addresses
Frankston North Community Centre: 26 Mahogany Ave, Frankston North
What we offer
Wednesday catch-ups fortnightly at Frankston North. Our local group catch-ups are welcoming and friendly. Our trained volunteers are available for breastfeeding support if required, however most of our families attend to socialise and for connection. Many great friendships have started at the Australian Breastfeeding Association catch-ups.
Gatherings are informal. Our discussion topics are introduced and guided in a relaxed way by one of our volunteers. Everyone is encouraged to share their experiences and questions in our discussions. We offer you a hot drink, and there is always time for a social chat after our discussion.
Breastfeeding Preparation Sessions run weekly during the evenings or at weekends. We encourage you to book in if you are pregnant and wanting to learn more about breastfeeding before your baby arrives.
We also have face to face Breastfeeding Education Classes available. Either is a great way to prepare for breastfeeding before your baby arrives. Then come along and meet the group. This is so much easier to do before the birth, rather than afterwards when you are trying to find your feet as a mum and everything is new!
Where we are
Our group area covers the Peninsula and bayside suburbs from Portsea to Mordialloc. Our group meet mostly in Frankston North and Chelsea Heights, with occasional cafe or park plays across the Peninsula. To find other local groups search here
Info & Chat
Learn more about breastfeeding and parenting. Speakers can include a breastfeeding educator, health professional or a mum with lived experience.
Breastfeeding drop-in
Your questions and concerns about breastfeeding answered by our local breastfeeding counsellors.
Can I still come to local group events if...
...I haven't had my baby yet?
Yes - attending meetings while you're pregnant is a great way to see other women breastfeeding and learn more about it. Many of us nowadays don't have much experience with babies until we have our own, so we need all the help we can get!
You might also like to check out our popular breastfeeding education classes.
...everything is going fine?
Yes! You don't need to be having problems with breastfeeding or anything else to come along and enjoy some interesting conversation and connect with local mums. It’s not just about getting Information and support. Our regular attendees keep coming along because it’s fun to be part of our local group.
...I already go to a mothers' group or playgroup?
Yes! ABA meet ups are more than a new parents' group. There are babies and children of different ages so there’s no competition over whose child reaches the next milestone first/sleeps longest/gains weight fastest. Instead, you get to see children older than yours and find out what's ahead for you. You can also see how far your baby has come every time a newborn arrives. It really helps to get a broad perspective.
Our local group activities are also more than just a playgroup or a coffee catch up. You get to have a conversation with another adult while your child plays. You also have access to information about raising children and can chat to a breastfeeding counsellor or educator.
...I don't breastfeed?
Yes, as long as you don't mind seeing others breastfeed. We know that sometimes things don't work out as you’d planned. We have members who are exclusively breastfeeding, pumping and bottle feeding, mixed feeding, and exclusively formula feeding.
Everyone is welcome: no judgement, no competitions, no 'alpha parents'. We're all in this together.
...my child is not a baby any more?
Yes! Mums don't stop needing support once their child is mobile or starts walking!
...I'm not an ABA member?
Yes! ABA Local Group events are open to everyone. We just ask that you ‘sign-in’ using the QR provided to you by the group leader. This will give you access to free, ongoing Introductory ABA membership.
Joining ABA as a financial member provides us with much needed funding to continue to support mums, parents and families in the community.
Can't make it to local group events? ABA Virtual Village is just a click away!
Become an ABA member and get involved with your local group as a volunteer
Details
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Breast pump hire
Breast pump hire
Our group hires Medela Symphony and Ardo Carrum hospital grade breast pumps for you to express milk for your baby. If you are unsure if you need a pump please contact our helpful breast pump hire officers and they will help you assess your need.
Hire rates:
Hire cost: $30 per week + $100 deposit (refunded on return of the pump)
Milk collection kit: $75 (required if you do not have one)
Virtual Village members receive a 50% discount on the weekly pump hire rate. Join now to receive your discount
Breast pump hire contacts
To check breast pump availability, check the table below or call our breast pump hire officer.
| Location | Contact |
| Skye | Julia: 0401 186 089 (text or call) |
| Mornington | Mary: 0406 156 713 (text or call) |
| For a pump hire location outside the Mornington Peninsula check our map for nearby groups. Pump hire cost may vary | |
Hiring pumps through ABA
We offer the following hospital-grade breast pumps
Medela Symphony
- Ardo Carum
If your baby isn’t feeding at the breast yet or is still learning how, our pumps will help you maintain and build your milk supply while you navigate this part of your journey.
When you hire a breast pump from us your hiring officer is available to assist you with your breastfeeding journey for the duration of your hire and beyond.
The profits from our breast pump hire go toward funding our free, local, face-to-face breastfeeding support group, so more families can access breastfeeding education and support. Learn more about our local support group
Weekly hire rates
Julia: 0401 186 089
Julia: 0401 186 089
Mary: 0406 156 713
Mary: 0406 156 713
Mary: 0406 156 713
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