ABREAST Workshop - 14 AUGUST 2025
Perth, Western Australia
‘In the realm of human lactation research every discovery is a step forward, illuminating
the path toward improved maternal and infant health, one drop of breast milk at a time’
- Director; Prof Donna Geddes
In collaboration with the ACNN (Australian College of Neonatal Nurses)
Please join us for a ground breaking event, that includes a comprehensive range of presentations from the latest findings on breastfeeding and human milk to discussions on maternal and infant health.
We will also be exploring live pumping dynamics and
live ultrasound imaging demonstration of a breastfeed.
Featuring expert presentations from:
✅ Clinicians
✅ Research Fellows
✅ Mothers sharing real experiences
The workshop is OPEN TO ALL, from researchers to clinicians to the community.
We look forward to rich interactions and hope you can join us.
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The University of Western Australia
The conference is in beautiful Perth, Western Australia.
Held in the Banquet Hall at the University Club of Western Australia. Enjoy a full day’s catering provided with your registration.
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Open to All
The conference is OPEN TO ALL, from researchers to clinicians to the community.
Pricing options cover general admission and student admission.
Be sure to make use of our EARLY BIRD RATE! which closes 30th June.
(in person event only)
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Perth, Western Australia
Australia has an exceptional reputation for world class human lactation research.
We are excited to showcase this cutting-edge research alongside live demonstrations and presentations from outstanding speakers.
Meet the Presenters
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Professor Donna Geddes
School of Molecular Sciences
The University of Western AustraliaDirector - Centre for Human Lactation Research and Translation
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Dr Alison Soerensen
Consumer
Specialist GP - Murray Medical Centre
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Clinical Associate Professor Mary Sharp
Neonatology
King Edward Memorial HospitalCo-Director - Centre for Human Lactation Research and Translation
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Heidi Thomson
Registered Nurse, Lactation Consultant
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Dr Stuart Prosser
Director - Western Obstetrics
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Dr Sharon Perrella
Research fellow, School of Molecular Sciences
The University of Western Australia
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Dr Lisa Stinson
Research Fellow, School of Molecular Sciences
The University of Western Australia
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Amy Curran
President of the ACNN
(Australian College of Neonatal Nurses)Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
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Dr Zoya Gridneva
Research Fellow, School of Molecular Sciences
The University of Western Australia
The ABREAST Workshop is currently under application to be endorsed as a
continuing professional development (CPD) activity.
Visiting Perth?
Visiting Perth?
Check out:
Wonil Hotel - Situated directly across the road from the Uniclub
Kings Park Motel - Close by and an affordable rate
First time to Perth? - Why not stay in one of several hotels located in the CBD that are only a 5 minute drive away.
There is free transport (bus) that runs from the CBD to the University every 10 minutes (Purple CAT Bus).
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