Group home
Our local group offers a non-judgmental, supportive atmosphere to all mums and their families to share the frustrations and the joys of parenting, and access accurate information about babies and breastfeeding.
We support all families. Mums who are mixed-feeding, bottle feeding, exclusively expressing or not breastfeeding are always welcome. We chat in a relaxed setting and there is often access to a breastfeeding counsellor or educator who can assist you with any breastfeeding questions, worries or issues you may be having.
What we offer
Our group meets in the Perth northern suburbs.
We have a plAyBA group from 12:30pm to 2:30pm every Friday from 10th January to the 11th April at the Spiers Community Centre, 2 Albatross Court, Heathridge. You are welcome to drop in at anytime during this session - don't worry if you are running late!
This venue is perfect for parents of babies and children of all stages and ages of development. There are excellent indoor (with air conditioning) and outdoor play options and lots of convenient, off street parking.
Our catch-ups are very relaxed. Bring along your questions, queries and stories to share. A Breastfeeding Counsellor is available for any specific questions or concerns you may have.
Allow one of our friendly volunteers to hold your baby while you have a cuppa and chat to other parents.
If you are pregnant, we encourage you to come and meet the group before your baby arrives. This is so much easier to do before the birth, rather than afterwards when you are trying to find your feet as a mum and everything is new!
Breastfeeding Preparation Sessions run weekly during the evenings or at weekends. We encourage you to book in if you are pregnant and wanting to learn more about breastfeeding.
Dads, partners, friends and grandparents are also welcome and babies and children of all ages. So if you’ve never been to our group before (or it’s been a while since your last visit), why not come along and say hello? We’d love to see you!
Where we are
Our group covers a large number of suburbs north of the river and east to Bayswater.
Contact Catherine for more information at
catherine.humphryson@breatsfeeding.asn.au
or
northernperthgroup@breastfeeding.asn.au
Accessibility Information
Our group events are allergy aware (please contact us for details of individual allergens). Support people are always welcome. We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for enquiries about accessibility, please contact Catherine at northernperthgroup@breastfeeding.asn.au.
| Feature | Available | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Accessible parking bays | Yes | There is an access ramp from the carpark |
| Wheelchair Accessible Entry | Yes | Entry doors open as double doors |
| Wheelchair Accessible Bathroom (gender neutral) | Yes | |
| Non-fixed seating (to allow wheelchair access in the circle) | Yes | |
| Secure outdoor space | Yes | |
| Quiet space | Yes | |
| Assistance animal friendly | Yes |
Info & Chat
Learn more about breastfeeding and parenting. Speakers can include a breastfeeding educator, health professional or a mum with lived experience.
Breastfeeding drop-in
Your questions and concerns about breastfeeding answered by our local breastfeeding counsellors.
Can I still come to local group events if...
...I haven't had my baby yet?
Yes! Attending group activities while you're pregnant is a great way to see other women breastfeeding and learn more about it. Many of us nowadays don't have much experience with babies until we have our own, so we need all the help we can get!
You might also like to check out our popular breastfeeding education classes.
...everything is going fine?
Yes! You don't need to be having problems with breastfeeding or anything else to come along and enjoy some interesting conversation and connect with local mums. It’s not just about getting information and support. Our regular attendees keep coming along because it’s fun to be part of our local group.
...I already go to a mothers' group or playgroup?
Yes! ABA meet ups are more than a new parents' group. There are babies and children of different ages so there’s no competition over whose child reaches the next milestone first/sleeps longest/gains weight fastest. Instead, you get to see children older than yours and find out what's ahead for you. You can also see how far your baby has come every time a newborn arrives. It really helps to get a broad perspective.
Our local group activities are also more than just a playgroup or a coffee catch up. You get to have a conversation with another adult while your child plays. You also have access to information about raising children and can chat to a breastfeeding counsellor or educator.
...I don't breastfeed?
Yes, as long as you don't mind seeing others breastfeed. We know that sometimes things don't work out as you’d planned. We have members who are exclusively breastfeeding, pumping and bottle feeding, mixed feeding, and exclusively formula feeding.
Everyone is welcome: no judgement, no competitions, no 'alpha parents'. We're all in this together.
...my child is not a baby any more?
Yes! Mums don't stop needing support once their child is mobile or starts walking!
...I'm not an ABA member?
Yes! ABA Local Group events are open to everyone. We just ask that you ‘sign-in’ using the QR provided to you by the group leader. This will give you access to free, ongoing Introductory ABA membership.
Joining ABA as a financial member provides us with much needed funding to continue to support mums, parents and families in the community.
Can't make it to local group events? ABA Virtual Village is just a click away!
Become an ABA member and get involved with your local group as a volunteer
Details
Calendar
Breast pump hire
Breast pump hire
Our group hires electric breast pumps for you to express milk for your baby. ABA members receive a 50% discount on pump hire. Not a member yet? No problem, it's easy to join and access your discount.
Hiring pumps through ABA
All breast pumps for hire are hospital-grade. They are available for short-term or long-term hire.
Both the Ardo Carum and Ardo Calypso breast pumps are endorsed by the Australian Breastfeeding Association. Ardo is in full compliance with the International Code of Marketing Breastmilk Substitutes (WHO Code).
When hiring through your local ABA group you get an initial consultation to work out the best options for you and information on how to maximise your expressed milk and how to store it safely. You can contact your breast pump hire officer for more help along the way if you need it. All funds raised through breast pump hire go towards supporting your local group.
Breast pump hire is run by dedicated volunteer breastfeeding counsellors and educators who provide the service from their homes. As busy mums with work and family commitments, we ask for your understanding if we are unable to respond as promptly as you desire. There are many families wanting to hire pumps so there are often times when all local pumps are already hired out.
Breast pump hire contacts
To check breast pump availability, call our breast pump hire officers. If no pumps are available locally check the map for pumps available in nearby groups.
Rebekka 0419 909 068
Catherine 0409 260 751
Weekly hire rates
Catherine: 0409 260 751
Robyn: 0418 959 121