The Illawarra Birth Choices group meets monthly, on the third Monday of each month. Our meetings are friendly gatherings, and an opportunity to find out more about your options for Maternity Care in the Illawarra. Children are of course very welcome.



Meeting Location

Our Meetings for 2010 will be held at Russell Vale Community Hall -
corner of Keerong Ave and Channon Street Russell Vale

Our venue is mother/baby/child friendly.
Location Map of Hall



Upcoming Meetings for 2010


Monday 15 February 10:30am
Topic - Welcome to 2010 - Discussion and planning for the year
Location - Russell Vale Community Hall


Monday 15 March, @10:30am
Topic - Melinda McKeown, counsellor, will speak about Post Natal Depression
Location - Russell Vale Community Hall
Website - Information on PNDA Support


Monday 12 April @10:30am
Topic - Dr. Verena Raschke-Cheema, will speak about Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation
Location - Russell Vale Community Hall
Website - Dr Verena
Nutrition Guidelines for Preconception and Pregnancy
Nutrition Guidelines for Lactation


Thursday May 6th 7:30pm
Special Movie Screening - A Breech in the System. Tickets $15 at the door.
Location - University of Wollongong, BUilding 20, Room 1


Monday 17 May @10:30am
Topic - Erika Steller, Dru Yoga teacher, will present and demonstrate Dru Yoga as a valuable tool during pregnancy and Post natal.
Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat if you have one.
Location - Russell Vale Community Hall


21st May 7pm - Mums Night Out
 Dinner out in Wollongong for the mums (babes in arms)

Monday 14 June @10:30am
Topic - Parent Scope – building respectful relationships. Guest speakers Barbara Beccari and Jill Johnson (TBC)
Location - Russell Vale Community Hall


Monday 12 July @10:30am
Topic - Belly Dancing and Music with Lisa Duck
Location - Russell Vale Community Hall


Monday 16 August @10:30am
Topic - Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC). Guest speaker Rachele Meredith, midwife.
Location - Russell Vale Community Hall.


Monday 13 September @10:30am
Topic - Brain development and interpersonal neurobiology
Penelope Sands, contemplative psychologist, will present information on brain development and interpersonal neurobiology
Location - Russell Vale Community Hall


Monday 11 October @10:30am
Topic - Book Reviews
Location - Russell Vale Community Hall


Monday 15 November @10:30am
Topic - Melissa Downie, Chiropractor
Location - Russell Vale Community Hall


Family Picnic December
Celebrating the year
Location - Coledale Twilight Markets