Breastfeeding Education Class 17 October 2026, Chermside Library

Classes are a service offered by qualified breastfeeding counsellors and community educators who are volunteers in your local area Feel confident and prepared to breastfeed by attending one of ABA’s world class Breastfeeding Education Classes. The cost of the class is only $35 plus a booking fee for Virtual Village members (Virtual Village membership cost is $90). You will need to be a Virtual Village member to book a class so please join before booking at https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/membership. PLEASE NOTE. The Australian Breastfeeding Association offers a reduced-rate concession pricing of $20 for Virtual Village members who hold a valid pension, healthcare or student card. Attendees may be asked to show their concession, healthcare or student card at the Breastfeeding Education Class as proof of eligibility. Our face-to-face classes are delivered by breastfeeding counsellors and educators and run for about 3 hours. They offer small-group interaction and, in many cases, a demonstration of breastfeeding by a mum. The sessions aim to expand upon the knowledge gained at hospital antenatal classes, and prepare expectant parents for the vital days, weeks and months after their baby's birth. Breastfeeding is a learned skill for mums and babies alike. Get the practical skills to help you and your baby establish breastfeeding, as well as solutions for common challenges. For information on the content of the event, please click here.