About us
Breastfeeding Coalition Tasmania brings together many groups interested in creating a more supportive environment for breastfeeding. We do this by advocating for better facilities, support and protection for breastfeeding.
Our vision
Tasmania has the best breastfeeding rates in Australia.
Breastfeeding is the normal way to feed babies in Tasmania.
Every mother in Tasmania has the opportunity and support to breastfeed.
Our mission
Working together to protect, promote and support breastfeeding in Tasmania.
We use a collaborative partnership approach.
Member Organisations
- Australian Breastfeeding Association, Tasmania Branch
- Australian Medical Association, Tasmania
- Australian Society of Independent Midwives
- Baby Friendly Tasmania Reference Group
- Calvary Health Care Tasmania
- Child Health and Parenting Service, Department of Health and Human Services
- Child Health Association Tasmania
- Communities, Sport and Recreation, Communities Tasmania
- Department of Education Tasmania
- Diabetes Tasmania
- Dietetic Department, Royal Hobart Hospital
- Division of Women’s and Children’s Services, Launceston General Hospital
- Eat Well Tasmania
- Glenorchy City Council
- Hobart Private Hospital
- Lactation Consultants of Australia and New Zealand
- Lactation Consultants, Maternity Unit, Royal Hobart Hospital
- National Association of Child Birth Educators Tasmanian State Branch
- North West Private Hospital
- Oral Health Services Tasmania, Department of Health and Human Services
- Pharmaceutical Society Australia, Tasmanian Branch
- Public Health Services, Department of Health, Tasmania
- Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre
- The Lactation Network
- Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of Victoria and Tasmania
- University of Tasmania
