National Mothering Week FREE Live Panel 

Celebrating motherhood: Centring and nurturing yourself 

Join us in celebrating motherhood at our free live panel during National Mothering Week. Featuring a range of speakers and topics focused on mental wellbeing, nutrition and physical relaxation to support your motherhood journey. 

Speakers 

Amanda Connell, Clinical Psychologist 

Amanda Connell is a clinical psychologist who’s passionate about making complex science feel human and usable. In this session, she’ll explore the three flows of compassion - how we give it to others, receive it from others, and direct it toward ourselves - and how understanding these flows can support a more grounded, emotionally sustainable experience of parenthood.

Nicole Bando, Paediatric & Family Dietitian, Lactation Consultant 

Nicole is a paediatric & family dietitian and lactation consultant who aims to give parents the tools, knowledge, and confidence to feed their growing families. As a mother, she understands the joys and challenges involved. Nicole will help you to nourish yourself as a new mum, with tips, recipes, and common questions answered about nutrition for breastfeeding.

Nicola Kett, Hatha & Vinyasa Yoga Teacher

Nicola is a qualified Hatha & Vinyasa Yoga Teacher who's passionate about helping others to relax and unwind. Nicola will guide you through simple physical relaxation techniques you can use throughout your motherhood journey to feel more calm and centred. These techniques will involve gentle movement, breathwork and meditation. 

The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) reserves the right to change the program and speakers if they are unavailable due to illness, injury or unforeseen circumstances or events. All views and opinions of the speakers are not necessarily the position held by ABA. To view ABA's position statements, visit: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/policies-and-position-statements