ALCA is the only national, non-profit, incorporated professional association for Australian International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs/LCs).

Incorporated in 1987, ALCA was the first organisation to represent Australian IBCLCs. In over a decade, ALCA has made a significant contribution towards its fundamental goal: the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding as the optimal choice for both infant and maternal health....more

Associate 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). ...more

National Conference, 4-6 September, 2009

Over 280 delegates attended at the Canberra National Convention Centre and enjoyed the professional and modern facilities in the large hall with exhibitors, lots of natural light and wonderful food.  There was extensive networking, learning, sharing and camaraderie. 

ALCA sincerely thanks all those who attended.  Watch this space for details of the next opportunity.

ALCA is extremely grateful to Nicola Roxon, MP Minister for Health and Ageing who gave the opening address.

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Public Statement  

ALCA stands firm to the WHO Code ...more

A lactation consultant (IBCLC) in private practice consults in a private clinic, or see mothers and their babies in the mothers' home or at the maternity hospital.

They help resolve breastfeeding or lactation problems, teach the art of breastfeeding, assist mothers to develop and improve their mothering skills and provide an ongoing support system for them both. More