 Apart from being a member of the national professional association for Lactation Consultants in Australia, benefits include:
- three issues a year of ALCA Galaxy - an informative journal especially catering for people interested in breastfeeding and other lactation issues;
- an annual National Directory of ALCA members and other information relevant to members of ALCA Ltd.;
Also opportunities:
- for professional development through regular presentation of educational workshops and seminars;
- to attend a 3 day biennial ALCA conference where topics relevant to breastfeeding and human lactation are presented by national and international experts;
- to network with other IBCLCs, to share ideas, information, problems and solutions;
- being part of an organisation that has a strong breastfeeding advocacy role;
- to represent ALCA nationally and internationally;
- to work closely with other breastfeeding organisations within Australia and internationally;
- through our ALCA website forum which is a great place to get information and swap ideas with other lactation consultants, both in Australia and overseas; and
- accessible professional indemnity insurance especially written for ALCA members in private practice, at a substantial cost saving.
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Associate Membership for Friends of ALCA NationwideAssociate membership of ALCA is now available to ABA counsellors and other health professionals who are not currently certified as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
In 2003, ALCA members voted overwhelmingly to change ALCA's constitution and offer non-IBCLC's as Associates:
- enable increased access to ALCA's services and support to non IBCLCs;
- increase exposure of all health professionals to global/world breastfeeding trends and research;
- assist with political awareness and action; and
- help Australia to achieve its breastfeeding targets through improving Australia's breastfeeding knowledge base.
Associate members are people who are committed to ALCA's vision of promoting, protecting and supporting breastfeeding, whilst at the same time providing quality education to both health professionals and the public, nationwide.
As the National Professional Association for IBCLC qualified Lactation Consultants, ALCA also supports and promotes the professional of lactation consulting at every opportunity. We expect all Associate members, like members, to abide by the ILCA Code of Conduct and Ethics.
Associates are able to participate in all member activities, however, they do not have voting or nomination rights and cannot hold any official positions within the organisation.
What are the Benefits of being an Associate Member of ALCA?
For a fee of $85* we offer you:
- Galaxy - 3 issues of ALCA's journal, which will keep you informed about the political, scientific and clinical issues in Australia and overseas;
- access to ALCA education through local, state and national seminars and conferences inc. any member discounts offered;
- representation at local, State and Commonwealth Government levels on breastfeeding task forces and committees and through papers/comments provided on public health campaigns; and
- access to ALCAs Branch chat nights that are held all over the country. These groups attract CERPs and can be used to keep your recertification up to date.
*(includes $10 for once only New Associate Member Processing Fee and GST)
Applying to become an Associate member?
If you would like to join ALCA as an associate member all you need to do is fill in this form and send it in with your payment.
As with all memberships, you will be notified when your membership is successful and can access the benefits.
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