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General media information

The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) welcomes inquiries from the media on breastfeeding issues. This page contains information for the media, including links to policy statements that can be quoted directly and spokesperson contacts.

Useful information for the media

ABA vision, mission and Code of Ethics
Information on why breastfeeding is important and/or the benefits of breastfeeding
Breastfeeding statistics and rates
Details on ABA's support services

Position statements

These statements detail ABA's position on a number issues and may be quoted directly:

ABA Position Statement on Breastfeeding (details our position on many breastfeeding issues)
ABA Position Statement on Donor Milk (details our position on human milk banks and private milk donors/sharing)
ABA Position Statement on Safe Infant Sleeping

Media interviews

ABA spokespersons (public relations officers) are available in most states and are often available for interview. They can also provide background information. ABA spokespersons are volunteer breastfeeding counsellors or community educators. They may not be available immediately that you call or email, but they will respond as soon as they can.

For non-urgent media requests, please email the following information to our Head Office and we will have a public relations officer contact you:

Your name, contact email, mobile phone number
Media outlet you represent
Request
Deadline

For urgent media requests and interviews please contact:

National
Head Office 03 9885 085503 9885 0855 (9.00am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday)

NSW/ACT/SA/NT
Nicole Bridges 0413 726 5130413 726 513

Victoria
Jessica Leonard 0437 070 2050437 070 205

Queensland
Dr Maya Griffiths 0447 335 7600447 335 760

Western Australia
Kirsten Tannenbaum 0403 225 9110403 225 911

Tasmania
Marion Bowen 0409 899 1360409 899 136

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