Hi Jenni

I agree with your suggestion but how do we 'make that happen'? Part of my 
domestic contribution to political advocacy will be the letter-writing campaign 
ready to go as soon as I know who the new Minister for Health will be (post 
election).

I am also considering joining a new political party in Australia called What 
Women Want - I heard about it via a story in one of the Sunday papers re 
Sheila Kitzingers visit.

The party had 400 people become members in the first week - I think there 
are now about 700+, 50 of whom are men.

The policies seem to focus on the whole reproductive cycle - perhaps this 
would be an appropriate platform?  

Would love to hear more discussion on this but maybe it's not suitable for 
Lactnet.

What do you think? The link to the party's website is:

http://www.whatwomenwant.org.au/home/modules/content/?id=87 

Julieanne

I checked out the website - very interesting - there are already 2 IBCLCs 
active in the executive.

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