Baby Friendly Health Initiative

Protecting, Promoting and Supporting Breastfeeding in Australia
BFHI FAQ
How do we become accredited?

Who assesses us?
BFHI accredited assessors with come out to your facility. There is a minimum of two assessors , more may be required dependant on the size of the facility being accredited.

 
How long does it take?
From time of assessment to certificate issue is about four months.
How much does it cost?
 Financial agreements are based on the number of births each year. A current table of cost is available by emailing bfhi@midwives.org.au
What’s involved in reaccreditation and how much does it cost?

Reaccreditation is the same procees as accreditation and the cost are based on the same calculations as initial accreditation
 
 
 
 
 
PO Box 87 Deakin West ACT 2600 Ph 02 6230 7333 Fax 02 6230 6033 Email bfhi@midwives.org.au