Happy New Year and welcome back to ABA Yarra Valley and Surrounds. We are working on putting together a new schedule of dates and discussion topics and are looking forward to another year of supporting local breastfeeding mums.

We will start off the year with a Picnic Supper at Lilydale Lake. Bring your family, a picnic rug and/or chairs and some food for your supper. There is a water play area in the playground so towels and possibly a change of clothes maybe a good idea for little ones too. All welcome especially member families past and present.

As usual, there will be Breastfeeding Counsellors present if you have any breastfeeding questions you'd like to discuss and, of course, it's a good opportunity to catch up with other parents in a breastfeeding supportive environment.

Also, don't worry if you are running late. We know how hard it can be to get out of the house with a baby and you are welcome to join us at any time during the event.

If you cannot attend an in-person meeting, there will still be National online meetings happening. Please check the ABA calendar at and look for 'online'

ABA Calendar
In the meantime, remember that if you need to talk to a Breastfeeding Counsellor the Breastfeeding Helpline operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year 1800 686 268