Breastfeeding/chestfeeding Facilities
If you need to breastfeed/chestfeed or express milk while you’re on campus, you can use our dedicated facilities. These private, comfortable spaces are available to support you while you study at La Trobe.
Our breastfeeding/chestfeeding rooms feature:
- a private space with a lockable door
- a comfortable chair
- a table within reach
- power points
- a nearby kitchen or sink and fridge.
Find a room at your campus
Choose your campus below to see where breastfeeding/chestfeeding rooms are located, access arrangements and who to contact if you have any questions.
Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so you don’t need to book. Some rooms require you to arrange access before your first visit, so make sure you check the details below.
| Location | Access | Contact |
|---|---|---|
AW4, Room 4244 | You don’t need to arrange access before you visit – anyone can use this room on a first-come, first-served basis. | Email Tammy Ebert at t.ebert@latrobe.edu.au or Zibet Szacsvay at z.szacsvay@latrobe.edu.au. |
| Location | Access | Contact |
|---|---|---|
Student Union Floor, Room 1.16 | You don’t need to arrange access before you visit – anyone can use this room on a first-come, first-served basis. | Visit the Head of Campus office (open Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm) or call 03 5444 7239. |
Business Building, Level 1 (next to the kitchenette) | You don’t need to arrange access before you visit – anyone can use this room on a first-come, first-served basis. | Visit the Head of Campus office (open Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm) or call 03 5444 7239. |
| Location | Access | Contact |
|---|---|---|
Level 2, Room 2.23C | To request ongoing access to the parents’ room, email the Card Access team at cardaccess@latrobe.edu.au. If you only need access for one day, visit Reception on Level 2 from 8am to 5pm on a weekday to borrow a loan card. | Email the reception team at citycampus@latrobe.edu.auor call 03 9479 8888 (select option 1, then option 2). |
| Location | Access | Contact |
|---|---|---|
Foyer, Ground Floor, Peribolos East (PE 110) | You don’t need to arrange access before you visit – anyone can use this room on a first-come, first-served basis. | Email Respect @ La Trobe at respect@latrobe.edu.au. |
LIMS1 Building, Level 2, Room 253A | To arrange access before your first visit, email SABE Administration at SABEAdmin@latrobe.edu.au or visit the LIMS Administration Office (LIMS1, Room 201). | Email SABE Administration at SABEAdmin@latrobe.edu.au or visit the LIMS Administration Office (LIMS1, Room 201). |
George Singer, Level 3, Room 333 | You don’t need to arrange access before you visit – anyone can use this room on a first-come, first-served basis.
| Email the administration team at snmadmin@latrobe.edu.au or call 03 9479 5936. |
Children’s Centre | You can use this room only if your child attends the Children’s Centre. Arrange access before you visit. You must arrange access before your first visit. | Email Children’s Centre Reception at children@latrobe.edu.au or call 03 9479 2122 or internal extension 2122. |
| Location | Access | Contact |
|---|---|---|
Mildura Office Annexe, Room 101 | You don’t need to arrange access before you visit – anyone can use this room on a first-come, first-served basis. | Email Melanie Petrie at M.Petrie@latrobe.edu.au or call 03 5051 4000. |
| Location | Access | Contact |
|---|---|---|
Level 1, Room 117 | You don’t need to arrange access before you visit – anyone can use this room on a first-come, first-served basis. | Email Sire (Hatoumata) Camara at h.camara@latrobe.edu.au or call 03 5820 8621. |
| Location | Access | Contact |
|---|---|---|
Level 4, 255 Elizabeth Street | You don’t need to arrange access before you visit – anyone can use this room on a first-come, first-served basis. | Email Sydney Campus at Sydney@latrobe.edu.au or visit Reception. |
Need breastfeeding or chestfeeding support?
The Australian Breastfeeding Association provides free support through its 24-hour helpline, as well as helpful information and resources online.