***Important updates to terms and conditions effective 1st December 2019 - Please scroll to the bottom of the page for detailed information***
Helping you help mothers and babies
The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) is dedicated to supporting you in your role as a health professional, including through our experienced Breastfeeding Information & Research and Training teams. Become a professional member of ABA and join the hundreds of health professionals who receive the latest in information, research and professional development through ABA each year. As a professional member you can enhance your skills, update your knowledge and provide the best service to your clients.
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Are you planning to train as an ABA volunteer Breastfeeding Counsellor or Educator?
You must be a personal member to be accepted to train. Click here to become a personal member. Click here to find out more about training for volunteers.
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Keep up-to-date on the latest breastfeeding information, research and management techniques. Your professional membership includes: Breastfeeding Review journal ABA's peer-reviewed scientific journal mailed to you three times per year. Breastfeeding Review features original research papers, scientific findings, case studies, analysis of hot topics, reviews and letters. Monthly eNewsletter Original articles, research summaries, topical issues and media commentary to help you stay up-to-date and understand the latest in breastfeeding research and management. Important issue alerts Sometimes you need the facts on a new issues, right now. If an important event or issue occurs our staff will alert you with expert commentary and background information. | |
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As a health professional, you strive to provide the best service to the mothers in your care. ABA's Scientific Information Officers are here to support you in your role by providing easily-accessible information and answers to your specialised questions. Your membership includes: Unlimited consultations with expert staff The highly experienced Scientific Information Officers in our Breastfeeding Information & Research team provide expert assistance with your queries and are available by phone or email Monday–Friday. Unlimited searches of our online research catalogue ABA's research catalogue of more than 25,000 items can be searched easily using your online password. | |
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The Australian Breastfeeding Association is a Registered Training Organisation and provides nationally-recognised education for health professionals. Education that allows you to not only enhance your skills, but earn professional development points (PDPs) such as CERPs, MidPLUS and RACGP. Your membership includes:
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You need the latest resources so you can give the best service to your clients or study for further education. Professional membership allows you to save on professional texts hand out material and more. (please see below for latest update on terms and conditions)
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****ALERT - Australian Breastfeeding Association Professional Membership ****
Terms and Conditions for Individuals and Organisations
Effective 1st December 2019
INDIVIDUAL
The following limits apply:
1. One copy of each issue of Breastfeeding Review (1 x 3 issues annually)
2. Monthly e-Newsletter
3. Important issue alerts
4. No limit to discounted fees for ABA conferences, seminars and other professional training around Australia and online (all with PDPs)
5. 20% discount on ABA's text book for health professionals, Breastfeeding Management in Australia (essential for everyday reference and IBCLC exam)
6. Unlimited searches of our online research catalogue
7. Consultations with expert staff
8. 10% discount on ABA products
9. 10% discount on back issues of Breastfeeding Review
ORGANISATIONS WITH EXISTING PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER
The following limits apply:
1. One copy of each issue of Breastfeeding Review (1 x 3 issues annually)
2. Monthly e-Newsletter sent to a maximum of three email addresses
3. Important issue alerts sent to a maximum of three email addresses
4. Discounted fees for ABA conferences, seminars and other professional training around Australia and online (all with PDPs) LIMITED to maximum of THREE (3) registrations per event. All registrations for the same organisation MUST be booked together to receive the professional membership discount applying to the organisation.
5. 20% discount on ABA's text book for health professionals, Breastfeeding Management in Australia (essential for everyday reference and IBCLC exam) LIMITED to maximum of THREE (3) copies of the textbook
6. Unlimited searches of our online research catalogue
7. Consultations with expert staff
8. 10% discount on ABA products
9. 10% discount on back issues of Breastfeeding Review. Rates for bulk ongoing orders of issues are available.