Network of Australian Lactation Colleges (NALC)
NALC member organisations are independent of each other and operate separately to meet the needs of their own states and individual members.

College of Lactation Consultants Victoria
Tasmanian Lactation College
South Australian College of Lactation Consultants
College of Lactation Consultants Western Australia
Queensland Lactation College

International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA)
http://www.ilca.org/
The International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) is the professional association for International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) and other health care professionals who care for breastfeeding families. ILCA's vision is a worldwide network of lactation professionals. Their mission is to advance the profession of lactation consulting worldwide through leadership, advocacy, professional development and research.

International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE)
http://www.iblce.edu.au/
The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) is a non-profit organisation governed by a Board of Directors. It was established to develop and administer the certification examination of lactation consultants. The IBLCE examination is the premier, internationally recognised measure of competence in lactation consulting.

Baby Friendly Health Initiative (BFHI)
http://www.bfhi.org.au/
The Baby Friendly Health Initiative website provides advice on how to protect, promote and support breastfeeding in Australia. The Baby Friendly Health Initiative (BFHI) is an international project that aims to give every baby the best start in life by creating a health care environment where breastfeeding is the norm and practices known to promote the health and wellbeing of all babies and their mothers are followed. The site promotes the BFHI Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding are the global standard by which health services are assessed and accredited. A 'Baby Friendly' health service is one where mothers' informed choice of feeding is supported, respected and encouraged. This site is an excellent resource for health professionals working towards achieving BFHI accreditation and for BFHI assessors and educators. The recent name change from Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative to Baby Friendly Health Initiative enables a more accurate description of the work the Initiative now does. In Australia, the Australian College of Midwives administers the Baby Friendly Health Initiative.

NSW Health's Policy Directive Breastfeeding in NSW
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/policies/pd/2006/pdf/PD2006_012.pdf
NSW Health's Policy Directive Breastfeeding in NSW: Promotion, Protection and Support provides direction of the Department and Area Health Services on how to progress NSW Health's commitment to promote, protect and support breastfeeding in the community and amongst staff. The NSW Health website also provides links to other publications, reports and resources that support breastfeeding.

NSW Department of Health - Nursing & Midwifery Office
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/nursing/publications.html
The NSW Department of Health website has a Nursing & Midwifery Office with a huge selection of downloadable publications.

Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA)
http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/
The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) website is a free website for accessing evidence based breastfeeding information. There are sections for health professionals, about advocacy, information on the organisation, breastfeeding products and services, and about ABA training. The ABA website links to the Lactation Resource Centre.

World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA)
http://www.waba.org.my/
The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action was formed on 14 February, 1991. WABA is a global network of organizations and individuals who believe breastfeeding is the right of all children and mothers and who dedicate themselves to protect, promote and support this right. WABA acts on the Innocenti Declaration and works in liaison with UNICEF. 

UNICEF
http://www.unicef.org/
UNICEF Australia has been active since the 1970s, defending the rights of children and raising funds to support UNICEF's work for children worldwide. Based in downtown Sydney, they have a network of volunteers in other state capital cities, all committed to supporting UNICEF's work on behalf of the world's children.

International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN)
http://www.ibfan.org/
IBFAN - the International Baby Food Action Network consists of public interest groups working around the world to reduce infant and young child morbidity and mortality. IBFAN aims to improve the health and well being of babies and young children, their mothers and their families through the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding and optimal infant feeding practices.

Healthy Kids
http://www.healthykids.nsw.gov.au/
The NSW Government's Healthy Kids website gives information on the big picture i.e. getting active and healthy eating for children. Healthy eating identifies that breastfeeding is the normal way to feed an infant and is as close as a mother and baby can be. It is the best nutritional start in life
and protects babies against infection. It will also produce a healthy, alert baby who has a naturally good weight. For health professionals, a comprehensive list of links to resources on breastfeeding, includes general information, journals, strategies and guidelines, policies of professional organisations, and breastfeeding associations and alliances.