College Partnerships
The Australian Doula College is proud to be working with a number of organisations to provide birthing women and new parents with up to date information and superior services.
THE AUSTRALIAN BREASTFEEDING ASSOCIATION
The Australian Doula College is delighted to announce our partnership with the Australian Breastfeeding Association:
The Australian Breastfeeding Association presents an Introduction to Breastfeeding for expecting mums and new mums on the first Thursday of every month at The Australian Doula College, 31 Brighton St, Petersham.
Although breastfeeding is natural, it doesn't always come easily. It is a learned art… Some women breastfeed easily from the first day and never have a problem, but many challenges can be met. As with childbirth, it helps to learn as much as possible beforehand. That's where the Australian Breastfeeding Association can help. The aim of these informative mornings is to provide expectant parents and new parents with the knowledge and confidence to successfully breastfeed their babies.
When: First Thursday of every Month
Where: Australian Doula College, 31 Brighton Street, Petersham
Time: 9.45am for a 10am start
For more details about our Introduction to Breasfeeding Mornings, please call The Australian Doula College.
ABOUT THE AUSTRALIAN BREASTFEEDING ASSOCIATION
The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) is an organisation of people interested in the promotion and protection of breastfeeding. Amongst these are breastfeeding women and their partners and health professionals such as doctors, lactation consultants and midwives. ABA was founded in Melbourne, Victoria in 1964 (as the Nursing Mothers' Association), with the primary aim of giving mother-to-mother support to breastfeeding women.
The Association is supported by health authorities and specialists in infant and child health and nutrition, including a panel of distinguished honorary advisers. ABA is recognised internationally as a source of accurate information about breastfeeding management and research.
With the support of the Lactation Resource Centre (LRC), ABA provides information to its counsellors and educates the wider community, from preschools to universities and professional organisations. ABA's voluntary breastfeeding counsellors are experienced mothers who have completed an intensive training programme and have successfully breastfed their own children. They are bound by a code of ethics and offer their support over the telephone, in person and through a wide range of literature.
Since its inception over 120,000 people have been members of ABA and thousands more have used the telephone counselling services, literature and community education opportunities. ABA is one of the largest non-profit self-help groups in Australia. As at October 31st 2002, the Australian Breastfeeding Association has 1304 counsellors, 373 trainee counsellors, 355 groups and 11572 members.
SDN BRIGHTER FUTURES
The Australian Doula College and SDN Brighter Futures early intervention program is our first working partnership. The early intervention program will be running a young mothers groups utilising our educators. Our doulas will also be of service to the SDN program.
Working together for a positive parenting outcome and a brighter future.....
The Australian Doula College, in partnership with SDN Brighter Futures is very pleased to present a Young Mum's Information and Support Group.
A safe, warm, caring environment to come together and learn, laugh and share.
Morning Tea and Childcare is provided.
For bookings and further information, please contact Julie Bruce, Parenting Program Coordinator, SDN Children's Services.
ph: 9698 3144
Commencing on Tuesday, 6 May 2008 (on-going group during school terms).
Venue: Australian Doula College, 31 Brighton Street, Petersham, NSW.
HOMEBIRTH ACCESS SYDNEY
Homebirth Access Sydney (HAS) is a non-profit organisation and the only group of its kind in Sydney which promotes and supports homebirth as an accessible and attainable birthing option. It fills an extremely important function in providing a centrally organised group of caring people, gathering information and making it available to everyone who is interested in childbirth alternatives and the myriad of related issues.
Regular informative meetings on birth and parenting are held at The Australian Doula College, 31 Brighton st, Petersham. Dates to be announced. For details,
call Danni on 9011 5708 or the College on 9560 8288.
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