As an Australian-born woman of European ancestry, Susan Anne Smith’s educational and socio-economic background differed markedly from that of the immigrant trainees and graduates with whom she worked. Her engagement with immigrant women provided valuable insights, including their discomfort with public breastfeeding in a society offering limited structural support. Post-training groups played a significant role in building confidence and fostering peer support. Over a ten-year, part-time initiative recognized by Local Area Health, she contributed updated information, practical resources, translated materials, and antenatal education across diverse community settings.

Breast Milk and Sustainable Diets, Maternal and Postnatal Health, Immigrant Support Systems