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Health professionals

Information, resources and education to enable best-practice breastfeeding support for mothers and families

The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) is dedicated to supporting you in your role as a health professional. Free from commercial influence, ABA's peer-reviewed research journals, seminars and conferences, accessible professional development opportunities, specialist scientific information consults and research summaries are designed for the busy health care practitioner, seeking best-practice.  

ABA membership for health professionals

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Member-only discounts

On ABA event registrations, our professional elearning modules, 20% off, Breastfeeding Management in Australia ABA's textbook for health professionals and 10% off in the Marketplace

Consultancy service

Access to our Breastfeeding Information team for answers to your questions regarding the latest evidence on particular breastfeeding-related issues.

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Breastfeeding Review

A subscription to our quarterly peer reviewed journal on human lactation and its management, including original research papers, scientific findings, case studies, articles on social and ethical aspects of lactation, reviews and letters.

Member-only resources

Including professional development presentations, a monthly eNewsletter, priority access to research summaries and fact sheets, and Essence magazine

Membership - health professionals

ABA professional membership offers a range of time and cost saving benefits for health professionals. 

  • Breastfeeding Review journal

  • Monthly eNewsletter

  • Discounts on eLearning modules (with CPD points)

  • Discounts on registration for ABA events

  • Consultations with Scientific Information Officer

  • Member-only professional development presentations

  • Essence Magazine

  • Discounts on resources

  • Member-only resources portal

 

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Education for health professionals

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2025 Annual Health Professional Seminar Series

A highlight of the professional development calendar. Our seminar series is for all those involved in providing best-practice care to mothers and their families. 

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Diploma of Breastfeeding Management

10960NAT Diploma of Breastfeeding Management

In-depth study for those wishing to upgrade their knowledge and skills to ensure effective care and support of breastfeeding mothers and their babies.

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Diploma workshops

Workshops with CPD points

 

Stand alone workshops designed for health professionals with associated professional development points.

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eLearning modules with CPD points

 

Access to free and discounted online elearning modules providing professional development opportunities at a pace and time to suit you.

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