Conference

Every year, the College of Lactation Consultants Victoria holds an Annual Conference for CLC-VIC members, presenting useful information from lactation experts. The day is also a good networking opportunity and is helpful to keep abreast of industry practices, tips and new knowledge. Attending the Conference requires registration with CLC-VIC.

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CONFERENCE 2013 PROGRAMME

“Breastfeeding – Empowering The Modern Mother”

Venue: GM15 Theatre, The Law Building (106)
Melbourne University – 185 Pelham Street, Carlton

8.15am Registration
8:50am Introduction & Welcome Chairperson
9:00am Australian Breastfeeding Association’s Breastfeeding Antenatal Class Leanne Bromley
9:45am Breastfeeding Support & Social Networking Simone Casey & Jessica Leonard
10:45am Morning tea
11:15am Ethical Issues in the Breastfeeding & Bed-Sharing Debate Cathy Fetherston
12:15pm Breastfeeding Practices Amongst Karen Refugees Living on the Thai-Burma (Myanmar) Border Adrienne White
1:00pm Lunch
2:00pm Presentation of the CLC-VIC Scholarship Awards for 2013
2:15pm Understanding Mastitis from the inside out: Prevention and Treatment Cathy Fetherston
3:15pm Working on the Thai-Burma Borders; Reflection of a Volunteer Midwife Adrienne White
4:00pm Body Image and the Breast Martien Snellen
5:00pm Close


Conference Photos From Previous Years