The Cairns Breastfeeding Conference

The Cairns Breastfeeding Conference is a one-day event bringing together experts in breastfeeding medicine to share practical, evidence-based insights on infant feeding, maternal care, and emerging clinical challenges.

Designed for health professionals, it supports improved outcomes for mothers and babies through informed, compassionate practice
8:00 am - Registrations open
8:45 am - Welcome and introductions
9:00 am - Melody Jackson - Supporting breastfeeding in the context of diabetes
10:00 am - Morning tea
10:30 am – Talisa Thiering - Indigenising breastfeeding practices in neonatal intensive care units
11.15 - Sarah Fairhall - Non-IgE mediated food protein allergies in infancy
12:15 pm - Lunch
1:15 pm - Sarah Bombell - Supporting breastfeeding in the late preterm infant
2:15 pm – Afternoon tea
2:45 pm - Mairaed Crawford - Sweet dreams are made of this
3:45 pm – Panel
4.15pm - Close

For more information, contact Breastfeeding Conferences at barb.glare@gmail.com or 0488757334.