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MAY 2008

National Mothering Week 5th - 11th May
This year's theme - 'mum 2 mum - we're here for you!'

Thursday
8th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Morning Discussion:
'Help! Who's There For You?' - Building up your support network.

Salvation Army Hall, Lalina St, Middle Park (3279 6836)

Thursday
15th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

CHAT 'N PLAY
Salvation Army Hall, Lalina St, Middle Park (3279 6836)

Thursday
22nd
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Morning Discussion:
'Letting Them Do It For Themselves' - 'Baby-led weaning' including introducing solids.

Salvation Army Hall, Lalina St, Middle Park (3279 6836)

Thursday
29th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

CHAT 'N PLAY
Salvation Army Hall, Lalina St, Middle Park (3279 6836)

JUNE 2008

Thursday
5th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Morning Discussion:
'Not Today Mum' - Breast refusal.

Salvation Army Hall, Lalina St, Middle Park (3279 6836)

Thursday
12th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

CHAT 'N PLAY
Salvation Army Hall, Lalina St, Middle Park (3279 6836)

Thursday
19th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Morning Discussion:
'Hi Baby, Welcome to the Family' - The first 24 hours.

Salvation Army Hall, Lalina St, Middle Park (3279 6836)

Thursday
26th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

CHAT 'N PLAY
Salvation Army Hall, Lalina St, Middle Park (3279 6836)

Thursday
26th
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

ABA Information Evening
For prospective breastfeeding counsellor and community educator trainees.

Janice's place, Jindalee. Ring 3712 0301 for address.

JULY 2008

Thursday
3rd
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Morning Discussion:
'Breastmilk - Not Just a Benefit for Baby and Mum!' - The environmental benefits of breastfeeding.

Salvation Army Hall, Lalina St, Middle Park (3279 6836)

Thursday
10th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

CHAT 'N PLAY
Salvation Army Hall, Lalina St, Middle Park (3279 6836)

Thursday
17th
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Evening Discussion:
'Squeeze and Freeze' - Expressing and storing breastmilk.

Megan's place, Jindalee. Ring 3161 9040 for address.

Thursday
24th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

CHAT 'N PLAY
Salvation Army Hall, Lalina St, Middle Park (3279 6836)

Thursday
31st
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Morning Discussion:
'Are We There Yet?' - Travelling with babies and toddlers.

Salvation Army Hall, Lalina St, Middle Park (3279 6836)

AUGUST 2008

World Breastfeeding Week 1st - 7th August
This year's theme - 'Mother Support: Going for the Gold'
Check out our display at Mt Ommaney library.

Thursday
7th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

CHAT 'N PLAY
Salvation Army Hall, Lalina St, Middle Park (3279 6836)

Thursday
14th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Morning Discussion:
'So What Happens Now?' - Breastfeeding for beginners.

Salvation Army Hall, Lalina St, Middle Park (3279 6836)

Thursday
21st
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

CHAT 'N PLAY
Salvation Army Hall, Lalina St, Middle Park (3279 6836)

Thursday
28th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Morning Discussion:
'What Better Protection?' - Breastmilk; how it protects the unwell child.

Salvation Army Hall, Lalina St, Middle Park (3279 6836)

SEPTEMBER 2008

Thursday
4th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

CHAT 'N PLAY
Salvation Army Hall, Lalina St, Middle Park (3279 6836)

Thursday
11th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Morning Discussion:
'Time to Sleep' - Bedtime rituals, including why babies cry.

Salvation Army Hall, Lalina St, Middle Park (3279 6836)

Thursday
18th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

CHAT 'N PLAY
Salvation Army Hall, Lalina St, Middle Park (3279 6836)

Thursday
25th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Morning Discussion:
'All Good Things Must Come to an End' - Weaning.

Salvation Army Hall, Lalina St, Middle Park (3279 6836)

OCTOBER 2008

Thursday
2nd
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

CHAT 'N PLAY
Salvation Army Hall, Lalina St, Middle Park (3279 6836)

Thursday
2nd
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Evening Bulletin Planning Meeting:
Time to put your thinking caps on. Please let us know what topics you want covered for the next bulletin

Rachael's place, Jindalee. Ring 3279 6836 for address.

Thursday
9th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Morning Discussion:
'Why Does My Baby Have More Energy Than Me?' - Mothering and fatigue.

Salvation Army Hall, Lalina St, Middle Park (3279 6836)

Thursday
16th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

CHAT 'N PLAY
Salvation Army Hall, Lalina St, Middle Park (3279 6836)

Thursday
23rd
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Morning Discussion:
'Protecting Your Assets' - Breast and nipple care.

Salvation Army Hall, Lalina St, Middle Park (3279 6836)

Thursday
30th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

CHAT 'N PLAY
Salvation Army Hall, Lalina St, Middle Park (3279 6836)

NOVEMBER 2008

Thursday
6th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Guest Speaker:
To be advised.

Salvation Army Hall, Lalina St, Middle Park (3279 6836)

Thursday
13th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

CHAT 'N PLAY
Salvation Army Hall, Lalina St, Middle Park (3279 6836)

Thursday
20th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Morning Discussion:
'Feeding With a Bump' - Breastfeeding Through Pregnancy and Beyond.

Salvation Army Hall, Lalina St, Middle Park (3279 6836)