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Diamond Valley Group

ABN 64 005 081 523

About our group

Our group covers the postcodes 3082, 3088, 3089, 3090, 3091, 3094, 3095, 3096, 3097, 3099,
3106, 3109, 3113, 3754, 3755, 3757, 3759, 3760, 3761 and 3763. We offer support to mothers and families whether or not they are breastfeeding. We have qualified breastfeeding counsellors attending most meetings, who can help to answer breastfeeding or parenting questions.

Pump hire is available to members and not members alike. Australian Breastfeeding Association members receive a discount on pump hire. - for more information call the Victorian pump hire co-ordinator on (03) 9791 4644 or 0417 531 853

Our group has a library consisting of books about breastfeeding and other parenting issues, which members are welcome to borrow. The library is available at most meetings.

Plenty Valley region

The Plenty Valley region includes the groups

Diamond Valley
Banksia
Darebin

We mostly cover the north eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

All of our groups hold regular meetings. For more information on regional meeting dates, email Diamond Valley group.

What happens at group meetings?

Group meetings are an opportunity to meet other mums who can share their experiences with you, in a safe and friendly environment.

There are a few different types of meetings held by our group.

Morning discussion and coffee - Sharing experiences about parenting and breastfeeding, followed by a relaxed cuppa and chat.

Evening discussion and supper - Babies and children are welcome, yet are often at home sleeping. Another chance to chat and discuss parenting related topics.

New and Expectant mums - For expectant mums and pre crawler babies, and their older siblings. Bring your breastfeeding questions!

Outings - Occasionally we have outings such as play in the park meetings, or a night out to celebrate a special event.

Please email a week before the meeting you would like to attend to allow time for a volunteer from our group to write back to you with details of location.

Some meetings are generously hosted in the homes of some of the families who attend our meetings, and some in public venues.

If you can manage it, a small plate to share is appreciated.

Non members are encouraged to attend one or two meetings before subscribing.

Do not worry if you are running late - you are never late to an ABA meeting.

Contact details

1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 2 686) is run by the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) and utilises the real-life experience of over 200 trained volunteer counsellors each week who help other mums with issues including the early days with a new baby, expressing and storing milk, weaning, supply and what to do when baby simply says no.

"This is such an important resource for breastfeeding mothers," says Australian Breastfeeding Association president Querida David.

"Mothers everywhere can call one toll-free number for mum-to-mum support and information from trained breastfeeding counsellors. That's good news for mothers, babies, dads and families. Getting the right help at the right time is important for breastfed babies and their mums. The Australian Breastfeeding Association's free breastfeeding helpline 1800 mum 2 mum delivers that help whenever mothers need it."

Each volunteer counsellor has completed 400 hours of training and has a Certificate IV in Breastfeeding Education or equivalent. The service is available to everyone, from mothers and fathers to nurses and other health care professionals, whether ABA members or not.

Email Diamond Valley group

Australian Breastfeeding Association Diamond Valley Group