5th International Conference on Nutrition and Nurture in Infancy and Childhood

Relational, Bio-cultural and Spatial Perspectives 

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Announcements 

  • The documentary MICROBIRTH will be shown at the conference on Friday 7th November.
  • IBCLC CERPS hours are available: 4.5 to 6 hours Lactation; and 1 hour Research available per day

Date

Wednesday, 5 November 2014 - Friday, 7 November 2014

Location

The conference will be held in Building EA at the University of Western Sydney Parramatta South campus, located at the corner of Victoria Road and James Ruse Drive, Rydalmere, New South Wales, Australia.

Event Information

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Now in its fifth year, the University of Western Sydney School of Nursing and Midwifery and the Family Community Health Research Group in collaboration with the Maternal and Infant Nutrition and Nurture (MAINN) Unit, School of Health, University of Central Lancashire (UK) are proud to host the 5th International Conference on Nutrition and Nurture in Infancy and Childhood.

There is a growing understanding of the complex interaction between socio-cultural, biological, political and economic influences upon infant and child feeding, eating and nutrition.

For almost a decade, researchers at the University of Western Sydney and the University of Central Lancashire (UK) have collaborated in studying the social and cultural context of infant feeding decisions and experiences and the impact of professional practices, organisational culture and policies on these decisions and experiences.

View the 5th International Conference on Nutrition and Nurture in Infancy and Childhood Conference Flyer (PDF, 160.67 KB) (opens in a new window). 

Conference Aims

This conference aims to explore the social, cultural, biological and relational influences on maternal and child nutrition and infant feeding. The conference will also examine:

  • innovations in global, national and local strategies related to maternal and child nutrition including new directions in the BFHI (BFI) and models of peer support for breastfeeding;
  • the impact of contemporary public health messages including those related to maternal nutrition in pregnancy and childhood obesity;
  • the place of culture and relationships in maternal/infant nutrition and feeding practices;
  • how public spaces - in the community and in maternity and neonatal units - enhance closeness and create caring communities.

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Keynote Speakers and Workshop Presenters

  • Professor Fiona Dykes (opens in a new window) Professor of Maternal and Infant Health, Maternal and Infant Nutrition and Nurture Unit (MAINN), School of Health, University of Central Lancashire, UK.
  • Dr Gill Thomson (opens in a new window) Senior Research Fellow, Maternal and Infant Nutrition and Nurture Unit (MAINN), School of Health, University of Central Lancashire, UK.
  • Associate Professor Renee Flacking (opens in a new window) School of Health and Social Studies, Hogskolan Dalarna / Dalarna University, Sweden and Maternal and Infant Nutrition and Nurture Unit (MAINN), School of Health, UCLan, UK.
  • Associate Professor Sonia Semenic Assistant Professor, Ingram School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
  • Associate Professor Danielle Groleau (opens in a new window) FRSQ Senior Research Fellow, Division of Social & Transcultural Psychiatry, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
  • Dr Kajsa Brimdyr Healthy Children's Project Inc. MA, USA.
  • Dr Karin Cadwell Healthy Children's Project Inc. MA, USA.
  • Carol Bartle Health Promoter and Policy Analyst, Te Puawaitanga ki Otautahi Trust and NZ College of Midwives.
  • Professor Deborah Lupton, (opens in a new window) Centenary Research Professor in the Faculty of Arts and Design, University of Canberra.

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Conference Registration

Registration is now open. Register using the iPay system. Opens in a new window. Registration is required for all those attending the conference whether presenting or note.

Registration Fees

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Full Rates

Includes three day attendance including refreshments, lunch and conference documentation. 

  • Standard: $510 (incl. GST)
  • Full-time student: $300.00 (incl. GST)

Daily Rate

Includes day attendance including refreshments, lunch and conference documentation.

  • Standard: 170.00 (incl. GST)
  • Full-time student: 100.00 (incl. GST)

Conference Dinner

  • Conference dinner at Sahra by the River Parramatta: $75 per head.

Conference Program

View the conference program (opens in a new window). 

IBCLC CERPS

Between 4.5 - 6 hours for Lactation and 1 hour for  Research available per day.

Venue and Transport

The conference will be held in Building EA at the University of Western Sydney Parramatta South campus, located at the corner of Victoria Road and James Ruse Drive, Rydalmere, New South Wales, Australia.

Getting to UWS

The NSW Transport Info website Opens in a new windowcan help you to plan your trip on public transport.

Bus: M52, 520, 521, 523, 524 and 525 bus services operate between Parramatta station and the University.

Train: Parramatta station is 10 minutes by bus from the University. Rydalmere station on the Carlingford Line is also near the campus, on which trains generally run hourly in each direction.

Parking: Limited metered parking available on campus. Pay and display one day parking permits are available from the pay and display permit machines located in the parking areas on the UWS campus (refer to the Parramatta South campus map (opens in a new window) for the exact location of the permit machines). Permit machines accept cash and credit cards and entitle the holder to park in blue park bays. Please park in a blue bays as parking in an designated red bay will attract a fine.

Download 'Getting to and from UWS Parramatta campus' Opens in a new window(PDF, 347KB) for information on how to reach the University by public transport.

Download a Parramatta campus map Opens in a new window(PDF, 285KB) to find Building EA on the Parramatta South campus.

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Accommodation

Delegates must arrange their own accommodation.

The Mantra Parramatta (opens in a new window)
Corner of Parkes Street and Valentine Avenue
Parramatta NSW 2150
Australia
Telephone: +61 2 9685 1600
Reservations: +61 2 9685 4600

Meriton Serviced Apartments (opens in a new window) 
180 George Street (corner of Charles Street)
Parramatta NSW 2150
Australia
Telephone: +61 2 9630 6050

UWS Village Parramatta (opens in a new window)
Corner of Pembertson Street & Victoria Road
Parramatta NSW 2150
Telephone: +61 2 9630 6050

Budget accommodation- There is a list of budget accommodation options available in and around Parramatta on the Discover Parramatta website Opens in a new window. For any further information on the hotel and facilities, please contact the hotel directly.

Conference Enquiries

For conference enquiries please contact:

Holly Priddis
Telephone: 0438 731 816
Email: h.priddis@uws.edu.au

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