SUPPORT FOR BUSHFIRE VICTIMS

We have received a number of calls ands emails from people asking how they can help out and offer support for people affected by the Victorian bushfires. Some of the major charities and support agencies have set up a co-ordinated effort to collect and process donations, so the following links may be useful:

If you would like to help an ABA counsellor:

• The Victorian Branch of the Australian Breastfeeding Association is collecting donations for one of our volunteer breastfeeding counsellors, whose family of two adults and four children has lost everything. Donations of major store gift cards can be delivered or mailed to the Breastfeeding Centre, Australian Breastfeeding Association, Suite 3/71 Robinson St, Dandenong VIC 3175.

• Salvation Army
• Australian Red Cross
• National Australia Bank

If you would like to donate blood:

• Australian Red Cross

If you would like to donate time, goods, plus other options for donating money etc:

• Our Community
• Infoxchange

If you need support with breastfeeding:

• Please remember that ABA is able to offer continued support for breastfeeding through our breastfeeding helpline