Who should use this form
Researchers seeking support from ABA to recruit participants to their research projects.
When this form should be used
When requesting access to ABA members, staff or archives for research purposes.
Enquiries about research collaborations should be directed to our Breastfeeding Information team by emailing bir@breastfeeding.asn.au
ABA supports high quality research on breastfeeding-related subjects only:
- lactation
- breastfeeding
- breastmilk
- breastfeeding environments
- ABA volunteers, staff or members (past or present) or ABA services.
Reciprocal agreements
By accepting research support from ABA you agree to:
- Acknowledge ABA support when publishing or presenting your results, including your ABA Research Approval Number. (In some instances our logo may be provided for use.)
- Display your ABA Research Approval Number in all advertisements, participant call outs, flyers etc
- Submit a paper based on your research to our peer-reviewed journal, Breastfeeding Review. Details for submission can be found at abaprofessional.asn.au/breastfeeding-review/
- Or, if you would prefer, a shorter feature article can be submitted for our monthly professional eNewsletter. Please contact bir@breastfeeding.asn.au for further details.
Notes
- We only support research where it is in the interests of the Association, our volunteers, members or staff (past and present) and the community.
- ABA will endeavour to provide access to potential research participants when required but cannot guarantee participation.
- ABA will not approve any research requests where that research is funded by companies that manufacture, distribute or sell infant formula or artificial baby milk (including ‘follow-on’ or ‘toddler’ formulas for children up to 36 months) or other foods and beverages promoted to be suitable for feeding a baby during the first 6 months of life when exclusive breastfeeding is recommended. This would include baby teas, juices and waters.
- ABA will not approve any research requests where that research is funded by companies or entities that are not WHO Code compliant according to the ABA Position Statement on the International Code of Marketing Breastmilk Substitutes and the subsequent relevant World Health Assembly Resolutions (referred to as ‘The Code’ or ‘WHO Code’).
- Access to ABA members or staff will be negotiated with each individual applicant. This may incur an advertising fee.
How to apply
- Read the ABA Research Policy
- Complete the webform below.
- You will then be invoiced for a non-refundable $120 administration fee.
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Related policies: Research Policy