First Nations-led program to support Koori women’s breastfeeding journey
Yabilinya miya (learn together):
Yabilinya miya (learn together) breastfeeding program is led by a Wiradjuri midwife and Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation (RivMed), which gathered perspectives and experiences of breastfeeding among Koori women living on Wiradjuri lands (Wagga Wagga), and recommendations for supports. This knowledge will inform the development of a holistic breastfeeding program led by RivMed.
Year granted: 2022
Organisation location: Wagga Wagga, NSW
Themes: Child and maternal health, Cultural safety and respectful systems
‘Our women have been nurturing our babies through breastfeeding for over 65,000 years, and this program of work will empower our women to continue these breastfeeding practices for the next generation’ – Simone Sherriff
‘Breastfeeding is the most beautiful and natural way of feeding our babies. Breast is best, anytime and anywhere, and this program will help to ensure all of our women have the tools and supports available to guide them through their breastfeeding journeys’ – Aunty Donna Kirby
‘As a Wiradjuri woman, mother and midwife, this program means so much to me, to be able to be part of a piece of work that is First Nations led and to be able to develop a breastfeeding program that is created by our women, for our women’ – Kristy Williams
