This Current Programme of Action sets out the actions - policies, initiatives, programmes and plans - the Government will implement to help achieve the vision and outcomes of the Child and Youth…
What follows is a potted history of the New Zealand Breastfeeding Alliance as we celebrate the point NZBA agreed a contract with the Health Funding Authority to develop the Baby Friendly Hospital…
The Australian National Breastfeeding Strategy: 2019 and Beyond (the Strategy) provides an enduring policy framework for all Australian governments to provide a supportive and enabling environment…
Although intention to breastfeed in Western culture is high, many women stop breastfeeding before they are ready. From a physiological perspective, rates of primary milk insufficiency or…
The Ministry of Health is currently aware of interest from companies wishing to import, market and sell human
breast milk products in Australia and New Zealand. In New Zealand, human milk is…
Last week clinical psychologist Dr Natalie Flynn was interviewed about the new release of her parenting book Smart Mothering.
In her book, she draws on scientific literature to provide parents…
A growing body of evidence confirms that experiences during the first 1000 days, the period from conception until a child’s second birthday, have a far-reaching impact on health, educational, and…
The Office of the Children's Commissioner asked children and young people for their views on what wellbeing means to them. They heard from more than 6,000 children and young people about what a good…
