With registrations likely to exceed 1200, Australian Breastfeeding Association volunteers and health professionals will converge on Melbourne in the first week of August. However, those not working at the coal face need not miss out: Hot Milk is filled with social occasions just right for our loyal supporters. With a range of opportunities we are sure there is something for everyone!
Beginning with the pre-conference day on Wednesday August 1st, you can join the Warm Welcome at the conference venue, an ideal opportunity to network and renew friendships with other supporters, past and present volunteers and the founding members of the Nursing Mothers' Association. Gather at 7.30pm and receive a special gift and glass of champagne on arrival. Refreshments (coffee, hot chocolate, traditional and herbal teas) and a café-style light supper (savoury and sweet finger-food including vegetarian options) will be provided at a cost of just $20 for adults and $10 for children. Bookings must be made in advance for catering purposes. Guests will be able to preview and shop at some of the stalls including the Mothers Direct superstore. The Welcome Ceremony, a special celebration honouring our past and looking toward our future, will be held at around 8.15pm and the function will conclude at 9pm.
For those looking for an informal opportunity to gather with old friends and visitors from interstate, the Hot August Night on Thursday August 2nd will be perfect! The Carron Tavern at 398 Spencer St, West Melbourne is a comfortable, modern venue with a relaxed atmosphere, in walking distance, or a short tram ride from the venue. Food and drinks will be available at bar prices. Come and enjoy a meal or drinks with your friends in front of an open fire, in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
The Mary Paton Breakfast and The Great Debate.
This breakfast will be held in honour of the Founder of the Nursing Mothers' Association of Australia, (Now the Australian Breastfeeding Association) The passion of Mary Paton and the original founders of the Association still burns strongly today - with a new set of issues and challenges. There is nothing like a passionate argument to get the day started and on Friday, 3rd August we will start the day with a delicious breakfast and The Great Debate -"That Breast is No Longer Best". Our teams for the Affirmative and the Negative will be well informed men and women who have made it their business to be well versed in all things breast-related, especially breastmilk and breastfeeding, and this debate promises to be entertaining as well as thought provoking. Make sure you are part of this provocative and exciting debate.
Friday, 3rd August 2007 6:30am. $20 per adult, $10 per child (3 years -15 years)
Hot Night in the City Celebration - this is a gala dinner-dance on Friday night and will be the highlight of the conference activities.
Venue: ¬ Bellarine Hall at the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention centre, where the conference is being held.
Time: ¬ 7pm ‘till late
Cost: $95 per head includes a gourmet three course meal, with wine, beer, soft drinks and fruit juices, plus after dinner coffee, tea, chocolates and jellies. The MECC is famous for the quality of its cuisine, using fresh local Victorian produce.
The entertainment for the night is world class, with the fabulous Pot-Pourri variety show from Music Theatre Australia (for a preview go to www.pot-pourri.com.au ) and afterwards, dance the night away with a brilliant DJ spinning the songs we love. Make sure you dress up in your most colourful gown for a night to remember, leave the little black dress in the cupboard or jazz it up with a colourful wrap. This is a celebration of ABA and the vibrant members who make it such a special Association! Breastfed babes in arms are welcome at no cost, but there is no children’s menu available for the night.
So, show your support for breastfeeding and be a part of this unique event! Register at www.breastfeeding.asn.au
Beginning with the pre-conference day on Wednesday August 1st, you can join the Warm Welcome at the conference venue, an ideal opportunity to network and renew friendships with other supporters, past and present volunteers and the founding members of the Nursing Mothers' Association. Gather at 7.30pm and receive a special gift and glass of champagne on arrival. Refreshments (coffee, hot chocolate, traditional and herbal teas) and a café-style light supper (savoury and sweet finger-food including vegetarian options) will be provided at a cost of just $20 for adults and $10 for children. Bookings must be made in advance for catering purposes. Guests will be able to preview and shop at some of the stalls including the Mothers Direct superstore. The Welcome Ceremony, a special celebration honouring our past and looking toward our future, will be held at around 8.15pm and the function will conclude at 9pm.
For those looking for an informal opportunity to gather with old friends and visitors from interstate, the Hot August Night on Thursday August 2nd will be perfect! The Carron Tavern at 398 Spencer St, West Melbourne is a comfortable, modern venue with a relaxed atmosphere, in walking distance, or a short tram ride from the venue. Food and drinks will be available at bar prices. Come and enjoy a meal or drinks with your friends in front of an open fire, in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
The Mary Paton Breakfast and The Great Debate.
This breakfast will be held in honour of the Founder of the Nursing Mothers' Association of Australia, (Now the Australian Breastfeeding Association) The passion of Mary Paton and the original founders of the Association still burns strongly today - with a new set of issues and challenges. There is nothing like a passionate argument to get the day started and on Friday, 3rd August we will start the day with a delicious breakfast and The Great Debate -"That Breast is No Longer Best". Our teams for the Affirmative and the Negative will be well informed men and women who have made it their business to be well versed in all things breast-related, especially breastmilk and breastfeeding, and this debate promises to be entertaining as well as thought provoking. Make sure you are part of this provocative and exciting debate.
Friday, 3rd August 2007 6:30am. $20 per adult, $10 per child (3 years -15 years)
Hot Night in the City Celebration - this is a gala dinner-dance on Friday night and will be the highlight of the conference activities.
Venue: ¬ Bellarine Hall at the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention centre, where the conference is being held.
Time: ¬ 7pm ‘till late
Cost: $95 per head includes a gourmet three course meal, with wine, beer, soft drinks and fruit juices, plus after dinner coffee, tea, chocolates and jellies. The MECC is famous for the quality of its cuisine, using fresh local Victorian produce.
The entertainment for the night is world class, with the fabulous Pot-Pourri variety show from Music Theatre Australia (for a preview go to www.pot-pourri.com.au ) and afterwards, dance the night away with a brilliant DJ spinning the songs we love. Make sure you dress up in your most colourful gown for a night to remember, leave the little black dress in the cupboard or jazz it up with a colourful wrap. This is a celebration of ABA and the vibrant members who make it such a special Association! Breastfed babes in arms are welcome at no cost, but there is no children’s menu available for the night.
So, show your support for breastfeeding and be a part of this unique event! Register at www.breastfeeding.asn.au
