Welcome to the Australian Breastfeeding Association, Upper Blue Mountains group - part of the Blue Mountains Region. We cover the suburbs of Linden, Woodford, Hazelbrook, Lawson, Bullaburra, Wentworth Falls, Leura, Katoomba, Medlow Bath, Blackheath and Mt. Victoria. We have six counsellors: Natalie, Hazel, Bron, Sara, Jacquie and Veronica; and two trainees, Abby and Rachel. As well we have some great group helpers and wonderful community of members, all coming together with their children and their uniqueness to form a harmonious and active group.
For the details of upcoming events please see our calendar or download our bulletin for October 2011 to March 2012: UBMbulletinoct11mar12.pdf. For reminders and updates there is our group announcements mailing list.
Every person who joins the Australian Breastfeeding Association can receive a free copy of "Breastfeeding Naturally", normally valued at $34.95. Existing subscribers can save $15 when they renew. Subscribe online or subscribe when you sign up for a Breastfeeding Class.
The Breastfeeding Helpline number for Australia is: 1800 mum 2 mum or 1800 686 268. The helpline is staffed by our extensively trained volunteer counsellors round the clock, seven days a week. There's also email counselling available from the ABA website.