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ABA gatherings are always informal and friendly. There is no need to RSVP, and no-one minds if you’re late or have to leave early. A group of mothers and mothers- to-be (partners are welcome too) usually meet at someone’s house to relax with a cup of tea or coffee, swap experiences and offer support. There is usually a particular topic for discussion that is often but not always related to breastfeeding. If you have any questions or concerns about breastfeeding, you may like to talk to one of our trained breastfeeding counsellors at a meeting or phone the Breastfeeding Helpline.

The group library and Mothers Direct sales box are available at most meetings.

Topics are decided in advance during a planning get-together before each bulletin (anyone can come), and advertised in the diary dates. The person leading the discussion is generally a trained breastfeeding counsellor. Sometimes we invite a guest speaker who might talk about other aspects of caring for babies and toddlers; perhaps a teacher of sign language for babies, a relationship counsellor or a health professional. We sometimes meet for other events in different venues, such as a playgroup, a splash with the kids at the pool, a clothes-and-toys swap-meet or a restaurant dinner. Some gatherings are in the evening, to make it possible for people who work during the day to attend. We run a feed and change space at occasional special events such as the Canberra Show and the Charnwood Carnival, for anyone who wants to help out and get some free tickets. Anyone can participate in whichever of these activities that they want to.

We love to see new faces, and of course, kids are very welcome and there are many other children (and their toys) to play with. Lots of babies, toddlers and preschoolers also make friends at ABA get-togethers.

A list of upcoming meetings is available below. If you would like the bulletin emailed to you or need more information regarding meeting locations, please contact Tamerah.

Aida

 

November

Monday 6th

10 am - 12 noon

Multiple Birth Group

Mandy's
Monday 6th
10am - 12 noon

Belconnen ABA Playgroup

Art and Craft for Kids under 5

Joint with Southern Cross

All Welcome

 

Westminster Presbyterian Church Hall

61 Templeton St. Cook (next to Cook Shops)

Tuesday 7th
8pm - 10pm

Discussion Meeting: Studying and Breastfeeding

Leader: Margaret

Helen's

Monday 13th
10am - 12 noon

Discussion Meeting: How to Survive the Early Weeks of Having a New Bub

Leader: Jo-Anne

Leonie's

Monday 20th
10am - 12 noon

Belconnen ABA Playgroup

Art and Craft for Kids under 5

Joint with Southern Cross

All Welcome

Westminster Presbyterian Church Hall

61 Templeton St. Cook (next to Cook Shops)

Friday 24th
10am - 12 noon

Discussion Meeting: Building it Up - Increasing your Supply

Leader: Mandy

Diana's

December

Friday 1st

10am - 12 noon

Belconnen ABA Playgroup

Art and Craft for Kids under 5

Joint with Southern Cross

All Welcome

Westminster Presbyterian Church Hall

61 Templeton St. Cook (next to Cook Shops)

Monday 4th
10am - 12 noon

Multiple Birth Group

Mandy's

Monday 4th
10am - 12 noon

Belconnen ABA Playgroup

Art and Craft for kids under 5

Joint with Southern Cross

All Welcome

Westminster Presbyterian Church Hall

61 Templeton St. Cook (next to Cook Shops)

Friday 8th
10am - 12 noon

Discussion Meeting: About ABA

Leader: Tamerah

Liz's

 

Saturday 9th

 

11am - 1pm

Family BBQ

BYO meat, and a salad or dessert to share

Bring the whole family

R.S.V.P Tamerah

Diddams Close, nera BBQ's

Lake Gininderra

Friday 15th

6 30pm onwards

Vietnam Village Inn

Fun & Festivities - an evening out

R.S.V.P Tamerah by 13th December

Page

Monday 18th
10am - 12 noon

Belconnen ABA Playgroup

Joint with Southern Cross

All welcome

Westminster Presbyterian Church Hall

61 Templeton St. Cook (next to Cook Shops)

January

Monday 8th

10am - 12 noon

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Belconnen ABA Playgroup

Art and Craft for kids under 5

Joint with Southern Cross

All Welcome

Westminster Presbyterian Church Hall

61 Templeton St. Cook (next to Cook Shops)

Wednesday 10th

10am - 12 noon

Swimming

Meet under the trees to the right of the toddler pool near the entrance

Joint with Southern Cross

Dickson Pool

Monday 15th
10am - 12 noon

Discussion Meeting: Breastfeeding and weight gains

Leader: Renee

Jo-Anne's

Thursday 18th

8pm - 10pm

Discussion Meeting: I Want Boobie Mum! Breastfeeding the Older Child

Leader: Rhonda

Diana's
Monday 22nd
8pm - 10pm

Planning & Dessert Night

Come along with your ideas for the next bulletin

Tamerah's

February

Monday 5th

10am - 12 noon

Multiple Birth Group

Mandy's

Friday 9th
10am - 12 noon

Discussion Meeting: Sleep!? What's that?

Leader: Jo-Anne

Kelly's
Monday 12th
10am - 12 noon

Belconnen ABA Playgroup

Joint with Southern Cross

All welcome

Westminster Presbyterian Church Hall

61 Templeton St. Cook (next to Cook Shops)

Monday 19th
10am - 12 noon

Discussion Meeting: Breast Refusal

Leader: Tamerah

Sonia's
Monday 26th
10am - 12 noon

Belconnen ABA Playgroup

Joint with Southern Cross

All welcome

Westminster Presbyterian Church Hall

61 Templeton St. Cook (next to Cook Shops)

Tuesday 27th
8pm - 10pm

Guest Speaker: Physiotherapist

All Welcome

Renee's

 

 

 

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