Can you help the Occupational Therapy Students at Curtin University? They are keen to hear your ideas!
🔗 https://curtin.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bKkneLcoa9TdlIi?Q_CHL=qr
Exclusively Expressing?
DO YOU EXCLUSIVELY PUMP YOUR MILK TO FEED YOUR BABY?
Please consider joining this research study which involves a 10-15 minute survey. https://redcap.link/exclusivelypump
*Must currently or previously have exclusively pumped for a baby who is under 24 months of age.
For further info please contact Dr Zoya Gridneva via email: zoya.gridneva@uwa.edu.au
Every Week Counts
Many of you already understand the importance of Every Week Counting in your pregnancy, but not everyone who is pregnant does. Be a change maker by sharing this important resource, the Every Week Counts magazine, with your friends, family and wider network.
Raising awareness of the critical issue of premature and early term birth is essential. Together we can drive real change!
ABREAST Conference 2025
We are thrilled to be heading along to the ABREAST Conference for 2025 and can't wait to hear from Dr Alison Soerensen who will be reflecting on her experience as a Mum to a premature baby.
Dr Soerensen is a locally trained GP at Murray Medical Centre in Mandurah, WA, as well as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Her extensive qualifications include a Diploma of Breastfeeding Management and a Diploma of Child Health, with special interests in women’s health, paediatrics, infant sleep, and breastfeeding medicine.
Her session will highlight:
Reflections on Parenting and Breastfeeding a Hospitalised Preterm Infant as both a clinician and a mother of four, Dr Soerensen will share her personal journey of parenting and breastfeeding a preterm infant in NICU. She will reflect on the critical role healthcare teams play in supporting the parent-child relationship during this challenging time, offering attendees invaluable insights into the lifelong impact of their care.
📅 Don’t miss this heartfelt and thought-provoking session at the ABREAST Conference on 14th August 2025!
👉 Register now: https://www.abreast.network/abreast-2025
Strong Starts for Tiny Sparks: Sensory Sparks
Sensory Sparks: Igniting your Child's Exploration of the World
A practical and informative webinar to help families support their child’s sensory development through everyday experiences.
Understand the sensory system and how children process sensory information in different ways
Discover how sensory play supports development, learning, and regulation
Learn practical strategies to build meaningful sensory experiences into daily routines and support your child’s unique preferences
Presented by Staci Grant (Early Intervention Occupational Therapist) from Western Kids Health.
⏰ 1pm
📆 24 June