Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA)The ABA is a national association which offers education and assistance to breastfeeding families. You can obtain details about local breastfeeding groups. These groups are great for support and may help you to get to know other families in your area. ABA breastfeeding help line: Ph. 08 93401200
Marnie is a Perth GP with a wealth of knowledge on breastfeeding
She has a lactation clinic on Mondays and Tuesdays at the Elizabeth Clinic in Claremont.
A mobile womens health physio therapist service
Anna is at 9 Leura Ave Claremont 9284 4405
This centre offers help with all needs of children 0-5 years. There is a free phone service within the centre, where a child health nurse will answer any queries you have as well as direct you to other services as needed.
Family Resource Centre: Ph. 08 93689368.
They also run parenting workshops which are really fantastic, to look and book go to www.ngala.com.au
These can be accessed by anyone. The range of items to borrow is vast and valuable.
Your local library has a great stock of CDs, DVDs and of course books relevant to families. Libraries have “story-time” sessions for babies and young children followed by an activity which ties in with the story. This is a great way to introduce your child to the fascination of books; it also gives you a chance to renew your own books/DVDs/cd