ABREAST Conference - 25 JUNE 2026

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!

 

Please join us for a ground breaking event, that includes a comprehensive range of presentations ranging from the latest findings on human milk, breastfeeding and tongue tie, to discussions on maternal and infant health.
We will also be exploring live ultrasound imaging demonstrations on sucking and shield fitting.

Featuring expert presentations from:
✅ Clinicians
✅ Research Fellows
✅ Mothers and their Babies

The conference 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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Meet the Presenters

  • Professor Donna Geddes

    School of Molecular Sciences
    The University of Western Australia

    Director - UWA Centre for Human Lactation Research and Translation

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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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  • Holly Tickner

    Speech Pathologist

    Next Bite Speech Pathology

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  • John Klauz

    Paediatric Physiotherapist

    Bloom Public Health

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  • Tanya van Aswegen

    Accredited Practising Dietician

    PhD candidate - UWA

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  • Lisa Stinson

    Dr Lisa Stinson

    Research Fellow, School of Molecular Sciences

    The University of Western Australia

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  • Kaitlyn Rae

    PhD candidate

    The University of Western Australia

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  • Dr Zoya Gridneva

    Research Fellow, School of Molecular Sciences

    The University of Western Australia

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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.

  • Open to All

    The conference is OPEN TO ALL, from researchers to clinicians to the community.

    Pricing options cover general admission and student admission.

    EARLY BIRD RATE CLOSES 15 MAY!

    (in person event only)

  • 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.

We will once again be seeking endorsement as a
continuing professional development (CPD) activity.

Visiting Perth?

Visiting Perth?

Check out:

Kings Park Motel - Mention ABREAST to receive a 10% DISCOUNT!
Close by and an affordable rate

Wonil Hotel - Situated directly across the road from the Uniclub.
Use preferential code UWAEVENTS2026 for a 10% DISCOUNT

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).

Thank you to our

SPONSORS

BRONZE

SILVER

Chief Nursing and Midwifery Office
Department of Health, Western Australia