Australian Breastfeeding Association Victoria

**********COVID-19 UPDATE - Jan 2022**********

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and current Victorian restrictions for venues, we have a limited number of face-to-face classes. We know that breastfeeding is really important as a safe, secure, immune-boosting food for your baby in these uncertain times, and that many support and education services have restrictions, so we have developed online breastfeeding education classes. See the bottom of this description for more about online classes.

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The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) is Australia's largest breastfeeding information and support service. Breastfeeding is a practical, learned skill and ABA helps more than 80,000 mothers each year. ABA Victorian Branch runs antenatal Breastfeeding Education Classes in many locations around the state so parents-to-be can learn about breastfeeding.

Important Information

Our classes are exclusive to new or existing Australian Breastfeeding Association members. The cost of the class is only $20.00 + booking fee, plus membership if you haven't yet joined. If you are not a member please join prior to booking at https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/membership/individual

Eventbrite does not always show when an event is sold out on the main list, please click through to the class you are interested in to check if there are tickets remaining!

Having a Baby? Have you got questions about Breastfeeding?

Come to our relaxed information-packed sessions for expectant parents and learn about the best start you can give your baby. Although breastfeeding is natural and important for babies and mothers, it doesn't always come easily and is a learned art. Most women given time and support can, and do, breastfeed. Our aim is to provide expectant parents with confidence to successfully breastfeed their babies.

Our courses are designed for expectant and new parents to prepare for the vital days, weeks and months after their baby's birth. We encourage parents to attend while pregnant, ideally before 30 weeks to allow for the mother's comfort and babies who arrive early. (Of course, we are also happy to accommodate those further along than this!). These sessions aim to expand upon the knowledge gained at antenatal classes, to give up-to-date information and insights into breastfeeding a baby and parenting in the early days.

My baby is due in the next few weeks. The class I want says it is fully booked! HELP!

Please book early to avoid disappointment as places are limited and classes fill up quickly. We are generally not able to take extra people and do not hold waiting lists for fully booked classes. However, your local group of the Australian Breastfeeding Association may have upcoming meetings you can attend before your baby is due. You can also check out our online classes (see the description at the bottom of the page).

PLACES ARE LIMITED SO EARLY REGISTRATION IS RECOMMENDED

Registration and membership includes:

  • Approx 4 hour workshop-style class, including time for refreshments
  • Complimentary handout material
  • One-year membership of the Australian Breastfeeding Association, which includes the book Breastfeeding ... naturally, valued at $35.00
  • Introduction to your local ABA network of discussions and other services for pregnant and new parents
  • One year subscription to Australian Breastfeeding Association magazine "Essence"
  • 50% discount on breast pump hire rates

How to book: the breastfeeding mum-to-be is the participant - please buy a participant ticket in mum's name. Your partner or another support person can attend for free. Please add their name on the form for catering purposes.

To book over the phone, please call our Vic Branch office on 03 9791 4644 during office hours (Tuesday - Thursday from 10am to 4pm).

vicadmin@breastfeeding.asn.au

Can't get to one of our Face-to-face classes?

The Australian Breastfeeding Association delivers Breastfeeding Education Live sessions for expectant parents as an online alternative.

Join our interactive 1.5 hour webinar session. Ask our presenters questions and chat with other parents during this engaging live session as you learn and practice how breastfeeding works. Then join a Q&A session with a breastfeeding mother.

Key topics covered:

  • getting your baby positioned and attached for breastfeeding
  • reading your baby's feeding and other cues
  • knowing how to tell if your baby is getting enough milk
  • accessing support and resources to help you with your baby

Access additional resources any time:

  • pre-recorded videos
  • information sheets

Attend this valuable session and gain the confidence to successfully breastfeed your baby.

When: Every weekend (daytime) and some weeknights (capacity limits apply).

Cost: ABA Member price is $20 with voucher code received with membership. Click here to become a member.

Non ABA member price is $125.

Click here to register for online classes.

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Past (309)

Breastfeeding Education Class -  Murrumbeena 17 December 2023 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Murrumbeena 17 December 2023

Sun, Dec 17, 9:30 AM

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Breastfeeding Education Class - Hamilton 10 December 2023 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Hamilton 10 December 2023

Sun, Dec 10, 1:30 PM

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Breastfeeding Education Class - Newport 9 Dec 2023 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Newport 9 Dec 2023

Sat, Dec 9, 1:00 PM

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Breastfeeding Education Class - Somerville 3 Dec 2023 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Somerville 3 Dec 2023

Sun, Dec 3, 12:00 PM

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Breastfeeding Education Class - Eltham North November 19 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Eltham North November 19

Sun, Nov 19, 1:00 PM

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Breastfeeding Education Class - Geelong (Herne Hill) November 18 2023 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Geelong (Herne Hill) November 18 2023

Sat, Nov 18, 1:00 PM

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Breastfeeding Education Class - Castlemaine 18 Nov 2023 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Castlemaine 18 Nov 2023

Sat, Nov 18, 9:00 AM

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Breastfeeding Education Class -  Murrumbeena 29 October 2023 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Murrumbeena 29 October 2023

Sun, Oct 29, 9:30 AM

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Breastfeeding Multiples Education Class - Northcote - to be rescheduled primary image

Breastfeeding Multiples Education Class - Northcote - to be rescheduled

Sun, Oct 15, 1:30 PM

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Breastfeeding Education Class - Somerville 15 Oct 2023 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Somerville 15 Oct 2023

Sun, Oct 15, 12:00 PM

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Breastfeeding Education Class - Hamilton September 17 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Hamilton September 17

Sun, Sep 17, 1:30 PM

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Breastfeeding Education Class - Newport 16 Sept 2023 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Newport 16 Sept 2023

Sat, Sep 16, 1:00 PM

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Breastfeeding Education Class -  Murrumbeena 17 December 2023 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Murrumbeena 17 December 2023

Sun, Dec 17, 9:30 AM

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Breastfeeding Education Class - Hamilton 10 December 2023 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Hamilton 10 December 2023

Sun, Dec 10, 1:30 PM

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Breastfeeding Education Class - Newport 9 Dec 2023 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Newport 9 Dec 2023

Sat, Dec 9, 1:00 PM

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Breastfeeding Education Class - Somerville 3 Dec 2023 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Somerville 3 Dec 2023

Sun, Dec 3, 12:00 PM

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Breastfeeding Education Class - Eltham North November 19 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Eltham North November 19

Sun, Nov 19, 1:00 PM

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Breastfeeding Education Class - Geelong (Herne Hill) November 18 2023 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Geelong (Herne Hill) November 18 2023

Sat, Nov 18, 1:00 PM

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Breastfeeding Education Class - Castlemaine 18 Nov 2023 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Castlemaine 18 Nov 2023

Sat, Nov 18, 9:00 AM

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Breastfeeding Education Class -  Murrumbeena 29 October 2023 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Murrumbeena 29 October 2023

Sun, Oct 29, 9:30 AM

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Breastfeeding Multiples Education Class - Northcote - to be rescheduled primary image

Breastfeeding Multiples Education Class - Northcote - to be rescheduled

Sun, Oct 15, 1:30 PM

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Breastfeeding Education Class - Somerville 15 Oct 2023 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Somerville 15 Oct 2023

Sun, Oct 15, 12:00 PM

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Breastfeeding Education Class - Hamilton September 17 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Hamilton September 17

Sun, Sep 17, 1:30 PM

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Breastfeeding Education Class - Newport 16 Sept 2023 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Newport 16 Sept 2023

Sat, Sep 16, 1:00 PM

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**********COVID-19 UPDATE - Jan 2022**********

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and current Victorian restrictions for venues, we have a limited number of face-to-face classes. We know that breastfeeding is really important as a safe, secure, immune-boosting food for your baby in these uncertain times, and that many support and education services have restrictions, so we have developed online breastfeeding education classes. See the bottom of this description for more about online classes.

*************************************************************************************************************

The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) is Australia's largest breastfeeding information and support service. Breastfeeding is a practical, learned skill and ABA helps more than 80,000 mothers each year. ABA Victorian Branch runs antenatal Breastfeeding Education Classes in many locations around the state so parents-to-be can learn about breastfeeding.

Important Information

Our classes are exclusive to new or existing Australian Breastfeeding Association members. The cost of the class is only $20.00 + booking fee, plus membership if you haven't yet joined. If you are not a member please join prior to booking at https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/membership/individual

Eventbrite does not always show when an event is sold out on the main list, please click through to the class you are interested in to check if there are tickets remaining!

Having a Baby? Have you got questions about Breastfeeding?

Come to our relaxed information-packed sessions for expectant parents and learn about the best start you can give your baby. Although breastfeeding is natural and important for babies and mothers, it doesn't always come easily and is a learned art. Most women given time and support can, and do, breastfeed. Our aim is to provide expectant parents with confidence to successfully breastfeed their babies.

Our courses are designed for expectant and new parents to prepare for the vital days, weeks and months after their baby's birth. We encourage parents to attend while pregnant, ideally before 30 weeks to allow for the mother's comfort and babies who arrive early. (Of course, we are also happy to accommodate those further along than this!). These sessions aim to expand upon the knowledge gained at antenatal classes, to give up-to-date information and insights into breastfeeding a baby and parenting in the early days.

My baby is due in the next few weeks. The class I want says it is fully booked! HELP!

Please book early to avoid disappointment as places are limited and classes fill up quickly. We are generally not able to take extra people and do not hold waiting lists for fully booked classes. However, your local group of the Australian Breastfeeding Association may have upcoming meetings you can attend before your baby is due. You can also check out our online classes (see the description at the bottom of the page).

PLACES ARE LIMITED SO EARLY REGISTRATION IS RECOMMENDED

Registration and membership includes:

  • Approx 4 hour workshop-style class, including time for refreshments
  • Complimentary handout material
  • One-year membership of the Australian Breastfeeding Association, which includes the book Breastfeeding ... naturally, valued at $35.00
  • Introduction to your local ABA network of discussions and other services for pregnant and new parents
  • One year subscription to Australian Breastfeeding Association magazine "Essence"
  • 50% discount on breast pump hire rates

How to book: the breastfeeding mum-to-be is the participant - please buy a participant ticket in mum's name. Your partner or another support person can attend for free. Please add their name on the form for catering purposes.

To book over the phone, please call our Vic Branch office on 03 9791 4644 during office hours (Tuesday - Thursday from 10am to 4pm).

vicadmin@breastfeeding.asn.au

Can't get to one of our Face-to-face classes?

The Australian Breastfeeding Association delivers Breastfeeding Education Live sessions for expectant parents as an online alternative.

Join our interactive 1.5 hour webinar session. Ask our presenters questions and chat with other parents during this engaging live session as you learn and practice how breastfeeding works. Then join a Q&A session with a breastfeeding mother.

Key topics covered:

  • getting your baby positioned and attached for breastfeeding
  • reading your baby's feeding and other cues
  • knowing how to tell if your baby is getting enough milk
  • accessing support and resources to help you with your baby

Access additional resources any time:

  • pre-recorded videos
  • information sheets

Attend this valuable session and gain the confidence to successfully breastfeed your baby.

When: Every weekend (daytime) and some weeknights (capacity limits apply).

Cost: ABA Member price is $20 with voucher code received with membership. Click here to become a member.

Non ABA member price is $125.

Click here to register for online classes.

Events

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Breastfeeding Education Class -  Murrumbeena 17 December 2023 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Murrumbeena 17 December 2023

Sun, Dec 17, 9:30 AM

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Breastfeeding Education Class - Hamilton 10 December 2023 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Hamilton 10 December 2023

Sun, Dec 10, 1:30 PM

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Breastfeeding Education Class - Newport 9 Dec 2023 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Newport 9 Dec 2023

Sat, Dec 9, 1:00 PM

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Breastfeeding Education Class - Somerville 3 Dec 2023 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Somerville 3 Dec 2023

Sun, Dec 3, 12:00 PM

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Breastfeeding Education Class - Eltham North November 19 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Eltham North November 19

Sun, Nov 19, 1:00 PM

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Breastfeeding Education Class - Geelong (Herne Hill) November 18 2023 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Geelong (Herne Hill) November 18 2023

Sat, Nov 18, 1:00 PM

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Breastfeeding Education Class - Castlemaine 18 Nov 2023 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Castlemaine 18 Nov 2023

Sat, Nov 18, 9:00 AM

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Breastfeeding Education Class -  Murrumbeena 29 October 2023 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Murrumbeena 29 October 2023

Sun, Oct 29, 9:30 AM

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Breastfeeding Multiples Education Class - Northcote - to be rescheduled primary image

Breastfeeding Multiples Education Class - Northcote - to be rescheduled

Sun, Oct 15, 1:30 PM

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Breastfeeding Education Class - Somerville 15 Oct 2023 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Somerville 15 Oct 2023

Sun, Oct 15, 12:00 PM

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Breastfeeding Education Class - Hamilton September 17 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Hamilton September 17

Sun, Sep 17, 1:30 PM

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Breastfeeding Education Class - Newport 16 Sept 2023 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Newport 16 Sept 2023

Sat, Sep 16, 1:00 PM

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Breastfeeding Education Class -  Murrumbeena 17 December 2023 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Murrumbeena 17 December 2023

Sun, Dec 17, 9:30 AM

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Breastfeeding Education Class - Hamilton 10 December 2023 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Hamilton 10 December 2023

Sun, Dec 10, 1:30 PM

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Breastfeeding Education Class - Newport 9 Dec 2023 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Newport 9 Dec 2023

Sat, Dec 9, 1:00 PM

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Breastfeeding Education Class - Somerville 3 Dec 2023 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Somerville 3 Dec 2023

Sun, Dec 3, 12:00 PM

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Breastfeeding Education Class - Eltham North November 19 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Eltham North November 19

Sun, Nov 19, 1:00 PM

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Breastfeeding Education Class - Geelong (Herne Hill) November 18 2023 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Geelong (Herne Hill) November 18 2023

Sat, Nov 18, 1:00 PM

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Breastfeeding Education Class - Castlemaine 18 Nov 2023 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Castlemaine 18 Nov 2023

Sat, Nov 18, 9:00 AM

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Breastfeeding Education Class -  Murrumbeena 29 October 2023 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Murrumbeena 29 October 2023

Sun, Oct 29, 9:30 AM

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Breastfeeding Multiples Education Class - Northcote - to be rescheduled primary image

Breastfeeding Multiples Education Class - Northcote - to be rescheduled

Sun, Oct 15, 1:30 PM

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Breastfeeding Education Class - Somerville 15 Oct 2023 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Somerville 15 Oct 2023

Sun, Oct 15, 12:00 PM

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Breastfeeding Education Class - Hamilton September 17 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Hamilton September 17

Sun, Sep 17, 1:30 PM

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Breastfeeding Education Class - Newport 16 Sept 2023 primary image

Breastfeeding Education Class - Newport 16 Sept 2023

Sat, Sep 16, 1:00 PM

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