Time for a few letters to the Queensland State goverment.

They are reported to be backing a proposal presented by pediatric  
surgeon Richard Heazlewood and general practitioner Lara Wieland to  
start handing out free formula and bottles to mothers in Aboriginal  
communities.

The plan is to introduce "baby packs" to replace the current cash  
"baby bonus" scheme. The packs are said to be likely to contain  
nappies, formula, bottles, blankets, wipes, soap, and so on.

<http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/07/21/2309788.htm>

<http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24049009-2702,00.html 
 >

The office of Anna Bligh (the state Premier) can be contacted on [log in to unmask] 
  . Please spread the word.

Lara

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