Publications - Infant Health

National Breastfeeding Helpline Evaluation report

• Breastfeeding
• Infant Health
• Women's health

Independent review of the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formulas (MAIF) Complaints Handling Process

In 2017, the Department of Health (the Department) engaged Nous Group (Nous) to undertake an independent review of the complaints handling process under the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formulas: Manufacturers and Importers Agreement 1992 (MAIF Agreement).

• Child health
• Infant Health

Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years (Birth to 5 years): An Integration of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, and Sleep

A brochure containing the Guideline recommendations for the Early Years (Birth to 5 years) and supporting information.

• Child health
• Physical activity
• Infant Health

Tips for parents: babies

Advice for parents on how to survive the first year with a new baby.

• Infant Health
• Mental health

Australian National Breastfeeding Strategy 2010-2015

At their meeting on 13 November 2009, the Australian Health Ministers endorsed the Australian National Breastfeeding Strategy 2010-2015.

• Breastfeeding
• Infant Health
• Maternal Health
• Women's health

Balancing breastfeeding and work

THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN RESCINDED: Pamphlet

• Infant Health
• Women's health

Breastfeeding and you: A handbook for antenatal educators

THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN RESCINDED - This handbook is part of a resource package of research-based, innovative materials specifically designed for antenatal educators. The package aims to improve breastfeeding education in the antenatal period.

• Child health
• Infant Health
• Women's health

Lodging complaints of alleged breaches of the MAIF Agreement

The following information is intended to assist complainants when lodging complaints of alleged breaches of the MAIF Agreement.

• Food standards
• Infant Health

The Knowles Report - Independent Advice on the Composition and Modus Operandi of APMAIF and the Scope of the MAIF Agreement

In late 2000, the former Minister for Health and Aged Care, Dr Michael Wooldridge, requested the Hon Rob Knowles to conduct an independent review of the operations of the Panel.

• Infant Health
• Nutrition

Breastfeeding

The Australian Government is committed to protecting, promoting, supporting and monitoring breastfeeding throughout Australia.

• Breastfeeding
• Infant Health
• Women's health

Helping to prevent neural tube defects: a pharmacist's and assistants' guide to folate

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) featured this 8 page booklet on folate in the September 1997 issue of the Australian Pharmacist to target pharmacists and their professional development on folate.

• Infant Health
• Pharmacy
• Women's health