1. family and parenting
2. babies and toddlers

WE’RE HERE FOR YOU!
Breastfeeding is a learned skill so it can
often take extra support and plenty of
practice for mother and baby to breastfeed easily. We’re here to provide the
support you need.
Thousands of mothers call us every year,
so we understand breastfeeding doesn’t
always go to plan. Even when it’s going
well, it’s great to meet and share time
with other breastfeeding mothers.
The Australian Breastfeeding
Association is Australia’s leading source
of breastfeeding help and information.
We have almost 50 years experience
helping mothers like you learn to
breastfeed.
If you need breastfeeding support, you
can call a local breastfeeding counsellor
at home or call the 24 hour
breastfeeding helpline on
1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268). If you
prefer the convenience of email,
counselling is also available at
www.breastfeeding.asn.au.
The new Online Breastfeeding Cafe
website
(www.onlinebreastfeedingcafe.com.au)
has forums where you can chat with
other breastfeeding mothers (with a
separate "private" forum just for dads),
along with up-to-date breastfeeding
information and resources.
LOCAL CONTACTS
Group Leader and
breastfeeding counsellor
Carmel
0416 032 191
Breastfeeding counsellor
and trainer
Nicole.B 4733 5176
Breastfeeding counsellor
and breast pump hire
Nicole.J 4727 6400
Breastfeeding counsellor
Jenny
Breastfeeding counsellor
Vanessa 0413 111 261
Breastfeeding counsellor
Narelle
4739 9448
Breastfeeding counsellor
Natalie
0402 855 932
Community Educator
Tanya
4776 2899
Group Librarian
Raluca
0413 816 050
0413 955 253
Group Projects Coordinator Peta
0404 024 849
www.facebook.com/ABAKeepCups
MAIN MEETING VENUES
Glenmore Park Youth & Community Centre (GPYCC)
Luttrell Street, Glenmore Park (opposite Woolworths)
Glenmore Park Child & Family Centre (Blue Hills)
31 Blue Hills Drive, Glenmore Park
HAWKESBURY /
NEPEAN
GROUP BULLETIN
FOR
OCTOBER - MARCH 2014
MEETING DATES
OCTOBER
MONDAY 7th - BUNNINGS BBQ, BUNNINGS REGENTIVLLE 8AM - 4PM
“Fundraiser” Tanya - 0409 988 377
Our biggest fundraiser of the year. Please help us support
mums in their breastfeeding journey by coming down
and buying a sausage sandwich.
THURSDAY 10th - MACQUARIE PARK, WINDSOR
10AM
“Breastfeeding Q&A.” Carmel - 0416 032 191
A casual get-together to answer any of your breastfeeding
questions.
MONDAY 21st - GLENMORE PARK, BLUE HILLS
10AM
“Breastfeeding & Sex.” Peta - 0404 024 849
Who said the 's' word? But you have a baby, are breastfeeding,
bed-share, or all 3! If you would like to debunk some myths
or gets some helpful tips, then please come to this meeting.
SATURDAY 26th - BUTTENSHAW PARK, SPRINGWOOD 10AM
“Baby’s day out.” Leah - 0404 875 178
Celebrate our babies and their place in the community.
Bring a hat and a picnic, there is a playground and lots of
space for running around.
NOVEMBER
MONDAY 4th - GLENMORE PARK, GPYCC
10AM
“Baby wearing” Nicole.B - 4733 5176
With so many styles of slings and carriers, it can be
overwhelming chosing the right one. Come find out more
about what might work for your situation.
THURSDAY 14th - COFFEE CLUB, NEPEAN RIVER
10AM
“Breastfeeding Q&A.” Carmel - 0416 032 191
A casual get-together to answer any of your breastfeeding
questions.
MONDAY 18th - GLENMORE PARK, BLUE HILLS
10AM
“Advocacy” Jenny - 0413 955 253
The ABA provide mother-to-mother support as well as
advocates for breastfeeding mothers. Find out how you
can help, the breastfeeding mothers and babies of our
community appreciate it!
FRIDAY 29th - NICOLE’S HOUSE, GLENMORE PARK
“Movie & Dessert Night.” Nicole.B - 4733 5176.
7:30PM
Join us for a movie, fine company and delicious desserts.
DECEMBER
MONDAY 2nd - GLENMORE PARK, GPYCC
10AM
“Sleep.” Natalie - 4731 2476
Some tips to help you and your family to stay calm & get
some sleep through the night.
FRIDAY 6th - HOG’S BREATH CAFE, PENRITH
7:30PM
“End of year celebration.” Carmel - 0416 032 191
Celebrate the year that was amongst old and new friends.
Children and partners are always welcome.
THURSDAY 12th - ZOKOKO CAFE, EMU PLAINS
10AM
“Breastfeeding Q&A.” Carmel - 0416 032 191
A casual get-together to answer any of your breastfeeding
questions.
MONDAY 16th - GLENMORE PARK, BLUE HILLS
10AM
“Introduction to Breastfeeding” Susan - 0408 245 572
An essential discussion for all new and expectant mothers.
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
SUNDAY 2nd - WASCOE SIDING, BLAXLAND
“50th Birthday Celebration.” Tracey - 4751 6324
A day for the whole family to celebrate the ABA being part
of Australian families for 50 years. If you are a new, past or
almost member, please come and celebrate.
Free entry (rides are $2)
MONDAY 3rd - GLENMORE PARK, GPYCC
THURSDAY 13th - O’DONOHUES IRISH PUB, EMU PLAINS 10AM
“Breastfeeding Q&A.” Carmel - 0416 032 191
A casual get-together to answer any of your breastfeeding
questions.
MONDAY 17th - GLENMORE PARK, BLUE HILLS
10AM
“Mothering & Fatigue.” Raluca - 0413 816 050
Being a parent is hard work, this meeting is here to to help
give some ideas on how to make things a little easier.
FRIDAY 28th - NICOLE’S HOUSE, GLENMORE PARK 7:30PM
“Planning meeting”. Carmel - 0416 032 191
Bring along your favourite dessert & help us plan the
next bulletin.
THURSDAY 16th - CLARENDON PARK, CLARENDON
“Picnic Morning” Carmel - 0416 032 191
Pack a picnic lunch & have a play in the park.
MONDAY 3rd - GLENMORE PARK, GPYCC
FRIDAY 24th - SAN CHURROS, WESTFIELD PENRITH 10AM
“Book Club” Carmel - 0416 032 191
Grab a book from our group library, & tell us a little about it.
10AM
“Breastfeeding, Women & Work.” Tanya.K - 0409 988 377
Yes you can breastfeed and work.
Come along and find out some helpful tips.
SATURDAY 11th - NICOLE’S HOUSE, GLENMORE PARK 10AM
“School Holiday Catch-up.” Nicole.B - 4733 5176
Bring a plate to share for lunch and pack your cosies
for a swim.
10AM
10AM
MARCH
10AM
“Solids - the baby led way.” Vanessa - 0413 111 261
Introducing solids can be more about purees, find out
how to do it the baby-led way.
THURSDAY 13th - RICHMOND PARK, RICHMOND
10AM
“Breastfeeding Q&A.” Carmel - 0416 032 191
A casual get-together to answer any of your breastfeeding
questions.
MONDAY 17th - GLENMORE PARK, BLUE HILLS
10AM
“Breastfeeding Through Pregnancy & Beyond”
Raien - 0412 118 335
Answer all those questions you had about breastfeeding
through pregnancy and toddlerhood.
FRIDAY 28th - VALENTINO’S WOODFIRE PIZZERIA
7:30PM
“Parent’s Night Out.” Carmel - 0416 032 191
As a parent we may not put ourselves first, but we have!
Enjoy a night to yourself with great company,
or with your children and partner in tow.
MONDAY 31st - MELROSE PARK, EMU PLAINS
“Picnic Morning” Tanya.K - 0409 988 377
Pack a picnic lunch and have a play in the park.
10AM