Community
1 August, 2025
On-line auction now underway
THE Warrnambool Breastfeeding Centre is hoping the community will get behind its online goods and services auction.
The auction, which began today (Friday, August 1) will run until Sunday, August 10 offering more than 100 donated items.
All money raised from the event will help the centre continue to support women and families.
According to volunteer, Barb Glare, the not-for-profit organisation receives no government financial support and relies solely on the generosity of donors to continue its operations.
“Our centre is run by a volunteer committee comprised of professionals and users of the centre and each year the committee raises funds to ensure the centre’s sustainability,” Ms Glare said.
The Warrnambool Breastfeeding Centre, in Koroit Street, provides a free drop-in lactation service, staffed by a qualified lactation consultant who volunteers her services.
The centre also has baby change facilities and toilets, and bottle/food warming facilities.
It is centrally located in the heart of town, with a comfortable and inviting lounge for families with children.
“We also host education workshops, information sessions, study days and conferences,” Ms Glare said.
“We provide opportunities to engage socially through organised events like weekly music.”
Mother of three, Amie Schofield, is one of many parents to benefit from the centre.
“We regularly visit here when in Warrnambool,” Amie said.
“It’s the perfect spot to breastfeed and change my youngest, while my other two young children can play with some toys in the warmth.
“There’s also a toilet and kitchen facilities along with a well-stocked shop area that is also amazing. We’re very lucky to have this here in the centre of town.”
The annual online goods and services auction is a major fundraiser for the centre.
The success of this event ensures another year of operation.
“The auction is well supported by businesses who donate the goods and services and we are very grateful to them all,” Ms Glare said.
With the largest amount of donations received to date, the committee hopes this year’s auction will be one of the biggest yet.
Among the long list of items included in the auction are coffee and café vouchers, local fresh produce vouchers, paving, pilates classes, wine, an overnight stay at the Hotel Grand Chancellor and a two-night stay at the Mount Emu Creek Retreat.
“This auction really does have something for everyone so we’re hoping the community will get on board, make a bid and secure services or goods while helping out the centre,” Ms Glare said.
To view the auction items and make a bid simply head to https://tinyurl.com/wbc-auction25
