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Tarragindi Group, QLD

    Our local group offers a non-judgmental, supportive atmosphere to all mums and their families to share the frustrations and the joys of parenting, and access accurate information about babies and breastfeeding.

    We support all families. Mums who are mixed-feeding, bottle feeding, exclusively expressing or not breastfeeding are always welcome. We chat in a relaxed setting and there is often access to a breastfeeding counsellor or educator who can assist you with any breastfeeding questions, worries or issues you may be having. 

    What we offer

    We meet fortnightly on Wednesdays during school terms for Connect and Share sessions. We also run Chat and Play sessions during school holidays. Check the Calendar tab for more details about times and venues.

    We also run Breastfeeding Education Classes. Our next class is in the evening on 27 November at Holland Park Library. Please book here. If this date doesn't suit, please join one of our online Breastfeeding Preparation Sessions which run weekly during the evenings or at weekends. 

    Email tarragindi@breastfeeding.asn.au or text/phone 0499 552 886 for more information about any of our get-togethers. There is no need to RSVP.

    If you are pregnant, we encourage you to come and meet the group before your baby arrives. 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!

    Mums, dads, grandparents and friends are all welcome along with babies and children of all ages. So if you’ve never been to our group before (or it’s been a while since your last visit), why not come along and say hello? We’d love to see you!

    Our local group volunteers

    • Breastfeeding Educators: Alice, Jules
    • Breastfeeding Counsellors: Ann, Belinda, Emily, Janelle, Jules, Julie, Kaitlyn, Kath, Melanie, Rachel, Simone, Tash, Tricia
    • Trainees: Kate, Tanya, Vesna
    • Breast pump hire: Kath, Rachel, Simone and Tash - learn more
    • Treasurer: Jen
    • Librarian: Emily
    • Group project coordinator: Julie

    For more info on our group and services, email tarragindi@breastfeeding.asn.au

    Where we are

    Tarragindi Group covers the areas south of the Brisbane River to Springwood, east to Tingalpa and west to Sherwood.

    Our neighbouring groups are:

    Wynnum Group

    Sherwood and Surrounds Group

    Can I still come to local group events if...

    ...I haven't had my baby yet?

    Yes!  Attending group activities 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.

    Learn more

    ...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.  

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    Who we are
    Get in touch with Kaitlyn and Tash your friendly local group contact at:
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    Weekly hire rates

    Member
    $25.00
    Non-member
    $50.00
    Deposit
    $100.00
    Available
    Yes
    Description

    Simone: 0419667217

    Email: krisandsimone@hotmail.com

    Member
    $25.00
    Non-member
    $50.00
    Deposit
    $100.00
    Available
    Yes
    Description

    Kath: 0414986294

    Email: kath.angus@gmail.com

     

    Member
    $25.00
    Non-member
    $50.00
    Deposit
    $100.00
    Available
    Yes
    Description

    Contact Tash - 0415 280 018 or natasha.peterson@breastfeeding.asn.au

    You will also need a milk collection kit to connect to the pump you hire. If you do not already have one, you can buy the kit when you hire a pump. Costs vary from time to time – ask your ABA breast pump hire officer for current prices.

    Our guidelines for interactions with families and the cleaning of our pumps include:

      • the ABA Breast Pump Hiring Officer being well and not having been in contact with anyone who is sick
      • options for completing paperwork and payment online
      • collecting/returning the breast pump from/to the ABA Breast Pump Hiring Officer’s doorstep
      • stringent cleaning of returned pumps (Please note that it is standard practice that all mothers hiring our pumps are required to purchase their own milk collection kit which is available to buy at the time of hiring.)
      • getting breastfeeding and pumping support via telephone on the Breastfeeding Helpline 1800 686 268
      • accessing information on expressing from our website.

      Read more about expressing

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