Breastfeeding: care that continues - register now
ABA will once again bring together a curated line-up of expert speakers in infant and maternal health and lactation. Secure your spot for the 2026 live and online programs.
Save on booking fees when you become an ABA member. Discounted group bookings are also available.
Continuing professional development information for the 2025 seminars is at the bottom of this page
Register now (external link)
All live seminar registrations will automatically receive full access to the online program at no extra cost. Access email is sent from rachel@meccaconcepts.com.au
Online program
Our online program is available to health professionals in any country. Running from 31 March to 31 May 2026, the online program includes presentations exclusive to the online series, in addition to recordings of the presentations from the live seminars.
Arranging breastfeeding professional development for multiple staff or friends? Register five or more team members and receive $20 off per registration! Contact rachel@meccaconcepts.com.au to receive a group invoice.
Benefit from a member discount: Become an ABA professional member
* Discounted registration available for ABA members and groups of 5 or more.
Current registration prices are shown below.
| ABA MEMBER* | NON-MEMBER FEE | |
|---|---|---|
| Live seminars and online program (Early bird) | $265 | $295 |
| Live seminars and online program (Standard) | $295 | $310 |
* Discounted Early bird registration available until midnight 31 January 2026 AEDT.
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Live venue accommodation and parking information
Rydges Sydney Central
Accommodation
Delegates can book directly with the hotel to obtain a 15% discount on the best available rate. All bookings are subject to availability at the time of reservation. This includes room rate and complimentary Wi-Fi. To obtain this accommodation rate please call hotel directly (02) 9289 0000 or email reservations and quote the block ID 211971.
Parking
The car park can be accessed via 28 Albion Street, Surry Hills – this is the main entrance of the hotel.
Please see the entrance to the carpark here.
- Enter the driveway and the entrance gate will automatically open
- Park where there is a space available
- Use the lifts to get to the Ground Floor Lobby area.
- Upon departure, settle payment for parking and provide your vehicle registration number at the reception desk before exiting
Special rate of $30 per day for parking for ABA delegates – to obtain this rate you will need to scan a QR code – available from staff at seminar registration desk or alternatively, see reception upon leaving.
Sofitel Brisbane Central
Accommodation
Booking must be made before 23 February 2026 to access this special rate. A valid credit card will be required to book, and payment will be taken on arrival. Rooms are subject to availability at the time of booking.
Parking
Rates for conference/in-house guests is $50.00 per day for self-parking and $60.00 per day for valet.
Novotel on Collins
Accommodation
A discount rate will give delegates 15% off the unrestricted rate and will allow changes to desired stay dates and room type. To obtain this rate please use this link to book.
Parking
Self-parking
Self-parking is available at AOC Car Park – 32 Manchester Lane, Melbourne, for $42 per day – height restriction of 1.9 m.
Manchester Lane is a one-way laneway with shops and restaurant entrances; drivers are advised to proceed down the laneway cautiously. The car park is located on the opposite side of Collins Street from the hotel and cars will need to travel from Russell Street towards Elizabeth Street in order to turn left into Manchester Lane
Valet parking
Valet service is accessible from Collins Street and is $64 per vehicle per day. Please note that there is a height restriction of 1.9 m in height.
2026 early bird competition Terms and Conditions
1. Registration for a Live Seminar in Sydney, Brisbane, or Melbourne must be received by midnight 31st January 2026 AEDT. Date to be confirmed soon.
2. Winning registrations for one night of accommodation will be drawn by MECCA Concepts with date to be confirmed.
3. All winners will be notified via the email provided at registration
4. Only one winner from each location (Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne) will be awarded
5. Winning registrations are not transferable to any other ABA event
6. Winning registrations are not transferable to another person
7. Winners are responsible for all transportation expenses to attend Breastfeeding: care that continues and the hotel where the free night of accommodation is provided
8. Winning registrations are not able to be exchanged for a cash refund
9. Winning registrations are not refundable or transferable if the winner is not able to attend
10.Winners’ names will be published in ABA newsletters, magazines and other training materials
11. Winners will be required to give permission for ABA to use their image and any feedback for publicity purposes
12. Accommodation dates are available the night before each live seminar only:
- Sydney - Monday 23 March 2026
- Brisbane - Tuesday 24 March 2026
- Melbourne -Friday 27 March 2026
13. Prize is subject to live seminars going ahead under COVID-19 restrictions.
Disclaimers
- ABA reserves the right to change the program and speakers if they are unavailable due to illness, injury or unforeseen circumstances and events.
- All views and opinions of the speakers are not necessarily the position held by the ABA. To view the ABA’s position statements, visit breastfeeding.asn.au.
- All 2026 registrants to live seminars will receive access to the full online program at no additional cost.
- All live seminar venues will comply with any required COVID-19-safe measures in place at the time of the seminar. If you are feeling unwell, we ask that you do not attend a live seminar and view the seminars online instead.
- No refunds will be supplied as livestreaming and webinar options will be available.
- If COVID-19 related issues result in ABA not being able to proceed with the live seminars, they will be replaced by a live-streamed seminar. The online program would then become available as normal.
Continuing professional development details - Annual Health Professional Seminar Series 2025
The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) has been dedicated to supporting health professionals for almost 20 years. Via accessible professional development opportunities, seminars, conferences, peer-reviewed research journals and more, we are proud to be one of the most trusted names to health care practitioners seeking best-practice.
ABA’s health professional education is free from commercial influence and conflicts of interest as defined by the WHO Code and WHA resolutions.
Recently, ABA has been unable to obtain CERPs for our health professional learning programs from IBLCE. The reason given by IBLCE for their decision was a real or perceived conflict of interest with the WHO Code. These allegations are without substance and are currently being addressed via the appropriate channels.
Please note, while this is being addressed information required to support submission of individual applications for CERPS and other forms of professional points is provided below. Self-applying for CERPs is at no cost.
ACM and RACGP - Annual Health Professional Seminar Series 2025
Australian College of Midwives (ACM)
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
