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

 

Join us for a ground breaking event exploring Live Pumping Dynamics and a
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.

  • The University of Western Australia

    The workshop 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.

  • Banquet Hall, Uniclub

    Open to all

    The workshop 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.

  • Perth, Western Australia

    Australia has an exceptional reputation for world class human lactation research, spanning from breastfeeding experiences to milk composition and production, through to how milk impacts our babies.

    We are excited to showcase this cutting-edge research alongside live demonstrations and presentations from outstanding speakers.

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Meet the Presenters

  • Professor Donna Geddes

    School of Molecular Sciences
    The University of Western Australia

    Director - Centre for Human Lactation Research and Translation

    Read Bio

  • Dr Alison Soerensen

    Specialist GP
    Murray Medical Centre

    Read Bio
  • Clinical Associate Professor Mary Sharp

    Clinical Associate Professor Mary Sharp

    Neonatology
    King Edward Memorial Hospital

    Co-Director - Centre for Human Lactation Research and Translation

    Read Bio
  • Heidi

    Heidi Thomson

    Registered Nurse, Lactation Consultant

    Mother of a preterm baby

    Read Bio

  • Dr Stuart Prosser

    Director - Western Obstetrics

    Read Bio

  • Dr Sharon Perrella

    Research fellow, School of Molecular Sciences

    The University of Western Australia

    Read Bio
  • Lisa Stinson

    Dr Lisa Stinson

    Research Fellow, School of Molecular Sciences

    The University of Western Australia

    Read Bio

  • Amy Curran

    President of the ACNN
    (Australian College of Neonatal Nurses)

    Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

    Read Bio

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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