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Give Breastfeeding a Boost - Community based approaches to improving breastfeeding rates. A literature review - February 2005

This report has been compiled through a review of published literature, in addition to consultation with breastfeeding women to identify effective strategies to improve breastfeeding rates for specific ‘at risk’ groups. The Centre for Clinical Effectiveness, Monash Institute of Health Services Research and the Australain Breastfeeding Association, undertook this collaborative project through funding provided by the Victorian Department of Human Services, Public Health Group.

Adobe Acrobat icon Giving Breastfeeding a Boost - Community based approach to improving breastfeeding rates. A literature review - February (334kb, pdf)

Pilot implementation of a scheme for recognition of best practice in food service in long day childcare centres in Victoria

Based on the outcomes of and lessons learned from the Western Australian Start Right - Eat Right award scheme, this pilot project will investigate the need for, the viability of, and a process for potential statewide implementation of a scheme for recognition of best practice in food service in Victorian long day childcare centres.

Adobe Acrobat icon Project Brief: Pilot Implementation of a Scheme for Recognition of Best Practice in Food Service in Long Day Childcare Centres in Victoria (186kb, pdf)

Organisation undertaking the work: Lady Gowrie Child Care Centre.
Timelines: Project commenced June 2002. Completed.

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