The Training Support Unit (TSU) presents a Jumbunna webinar focused on impact of promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding with Aboriginal families.

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The Jumbunna Sessions are a series of dedicated webinars for multidisciplinary health professionals working in the Aboriginal Maternal Infant Health Service (AMIHS) and Building Strong Foundations (BSF) teams.

World Breastfeeding Week is an annual global campaign to raise awareness and galvanise action on issues related to breastfeeding. In line with this year's World Breastfeeding Week theme “Closing the gap: Breastfeeding support for all”, Linda Deys, Clinical Midwife Consultant will share her expertise on the importance of antenatal breastfeeding education and providing support during the critical first week of parenthood.

A panel of breastfeeding knowledge custodians will be available to answer any breastfeeding questions you may have.

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Learning Outcomes

• Identify the importance of World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) and the relevance of this network when discussing breastfeeding with AMIHS and BSF families.
• Communicate advice with AMIHS and BSF families that positively impacts breastfeeding outcomes.
• Demonstrate an awareness of some of the practical and emotional obstacles that present to breastfeeding mothers.

Guest Speaker

Linda Deys - Clinical Midwife Consultan, ISLHD

Linda is a nurse-midwife with 35 years’ experience in caring for women, babies and families and is an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) of 20 years. She currently works for the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) in a Clinical Midwife Consultant position for lactation support.

Linda values the role of individualised care for families and the importance of evidence-informed choice around infant and young child feeding. As Chair of the ISLHD Breastfeeding Reference Group she has overseen the development of a pathway for Infant Feeding in Emergencies, including appropriate breastfeeding support, safe infant formula preparation, and follow-on foods.

Her experience includes the education of both staff and families on infant feeding, supporting families through the Shoalhaven Aboriginal Maternal Infant and Child Health Service, and working with policies including Breastfeeding in NSW: Promotion, Protection, and Support and the First 2000 Days Framework.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The Jumbunna Sessions are for multidisciplinary health professionals who support and partner with Aboriginal families and communities.

ENQUIRIES

If you have any questions regarding this webinar, please contact Jaime Carpenter, Shazza Taylor or Linda Bootle at HETI-TSUadmin@health.nsw.gov.au.

Find out more about HETI's Jumbunna program and resources.