The Lactation Resource Centre specialises in providing the community and health care industry with comprehensive and readily useable information resources on all aspects of human lactation. We facilitate the further understanding of the scientific basis of lactation through education and research.   2012 Seminar Series Registrations are now open for our March 2012 health professional seminars. Seminars are being held in 7 cities around Australia, plus online. Hear top international speakers and earn professional development points. Visit the seminars website for details.   Research - Ethics - Knowledge 2012 More information will be available shortly. Dates are confirmed for Melbourne and Sydney 18 April - 11 July, Brisbane dates will be advised. The topics will be the same as in 2011. ...more   Mary Paton Research Award 2011 Submissions invited for the Mary Paton Research Award 2011, presented by the Australian Breastfeeding Association. $2000 for the best original paper on breastfeeding. ...more   Alcohol and breastfeeding: a guide for mothers We do know that not drinking alcohol is safest. Knowing the facts about how alcohol affects breastfeeding will help you to decide how best to combine breastfeeding with drinking some alcohol....more *Hard copies of this leaflet are currently unavailable. Available to purchase from Mothers Direct mothersdirect.com.au, 1800 032 926 or 03 9886 9399   An Introduction To Counselling The Breastfeeding Mother Workshop The aim of the workshop is to assist you as a health professional in developing your interactions around breastfeeding with mothers and their families. Open to all health professionals. Workshops can also be held in your area and tailored to your needs - please contact the LRC for more information.   Study Module Everyday Ethics for Lactation Consultants The purpose of this Study Module is to increase lactation consultants’ awareness of their ethical responsibilities to clients, colleagues and society in their professional capacity. ...more