Welcome to the website of the Gold Coast groups of the Australian Breastfeeding Association.
There are three groups covering the Gold Coast. Members are welcome to choose a group that best suits their time and/or area.
ABA Gold Coast North Group meets once a month on a Monday at the Helensvale Community Centre for a discussion and cuppa. We also have a monthly social event or coffee morning. Please check the calendar for details.
Contact for meetings: Glenda 5578 3785 (after hours).
Breastpump hire: Simone 5519 9438.
ABA Gold Coast Central Group meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Discussion meetings are held at either Burleigh Waters Community Centre (Christine Ave, Burleigh Waters) or the Robina Library Meeting Room (Robina Town Centre Drive). We also have BLISS social mornings at local playgrounds and cafes. Please check the calendar for details.
Contact for meetings and BLISS mornings: please check the calendar.
Breastpump hire: Beck 5522 8582 or Jenny 5593 1595.
ABA Gold Coast South Group meets on Mondays. Discussion meetings will be held at Kirra and informal morning teas in members' homes. Please check the calendar for details.
Contact for meetings: Michelle 07 3129 1162 or Carrie 5598 3487.
Breastpump hire: Michelle 07 3129 1162 or Carrie 5598 3487.
ABA's 7-days-a-week Breastfeeding Helpline is available on 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268). This is a community service available to everyone. (The Breastfeeding Helpline is supported by funding from the Australian Government under the Support Breastfeeding Mums initiative.)
ARE YOU PREGNANT? Breastfeeding Education Classes
Come to our relaxed information-packed sessions, for expectant or new parents. Our aim is to provide the confidence to successfully breastfeed your baby and prepare for the days, weeks and months after the birth.
Breastfeeding is natural and best for babies and mothers but doesn't always come easily - it is a learned art. Most women given time and support, can and do breastfeed. For more information or to register for a class, please click here.
ABA Forum and MumsRight podcast - the online Australian Breastfeeding Association groups.
For mother-to-mother support at any time of day or night, go to the online forum or listen in to the podcasts. Many others with your questions have been here already, and on the forum mothers have answered with what has worked for them; and this sharing of experience and ideas is the essence of the Australian Breastfeeding Association. MumsRight is just like going to a local ABA get-together, as an online recorded MP3 file. You can listen to it streamed over the web or download to your computer. Find both via the ABA website www.breastfeeding.asn.au
All new subscriptions to the Australian Breastfeeding Association receive a copy of the book 'Breastfeeding...naturally', valued at $34.95 for FREE!!
NEW SUBSCRIBERS RECEIVE:
- Access to Australia's leading source of breastfeeding help and information.
- A free copy of the Association's best-selling breastfeeding book 'Breastfeeding...naturally', valued at $34.95.
- A bi-monthly magazine, 'Essence', packed with interesting articles and the shared experiences of other mothers.
- Access to a network of local group meetings, talks and discussions.
- Access to the Association's 24-hour Helpline and local breastfeeding counsellors.
- 10% discount on products purchased from Mothers Direct, the Association's retail division.
- Discount breastpump hire.