ABA Darwin/Palmerston/ Rural Group

12/03/2026

BOIL WATER ALERT LIFTED - GREATER DARWIN, PALMERSTON AND SURROUNDS.

NT Health has lifted the boil water alert. It is safe to use your tap water for all purposes. ✅

A boil water alert is STILL IN PLACE for Katherine and Jilkminggan.

SecureNT Power and Water

10/03/2026

Boil water alert for Darwin/Palmerston.

⚠️ BOIL WATER ALERT - DARWIN AND PALMERSTON

A boil water alert is issued for Greater Darwin and Palmerston and surrounding areas due to the flooding of Darwin River Dam.

Use cooled boiled water or bottled water for:
• Drinking
• Preparing food
• Preparing baby formula
• Brushing teeth

Residents are urged to conserve the water supply for the above uses only.

NT Health will lift the boil water alert after Power and Water confirms the water supply system is fully operational and the water is safe to drink.

See the factsheet here:https://health.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/1597844/nt-health-safety-advice-boil-water-alert-fact-sheet.pdf or visit https://vist.ly/4ucja for the latest emergency information.

Power and Water SecureNT

07/02/2026

Thanks to all the mums and families who said hello at the expo at the convention centre today! Still here for another hour so pop down if you ha e a question.

02/11/2025

Have a breastfeeding question? Need some breakfast and to run some errands???

Join us now under the Pavillion at Gateway in Palmy, 9:30-11:30am.

25/10/2025

During Mental Health Month, let’s remember: caring for your partner is caring for their mind, too💙

Our guide, 'Supporting your breastfeeding partner after a baby is born', shares practical ideas for emotional, physical, and relational support when stress, fatigue, or hormonal shifts hit hard.

When your partner feels heard, seen, and supported - you help build a foundation for their mental wellbeing in those early, tender days.

Learn more or share it with others: aba.asn.au/support-partner

22/10/2025

Children’s Week celebrates every child’s right to care, nourishment, and support, from birth and beyond.

Join us in creating welcoming spaces for families by becoming a Breastfeeding Friendly ECEC service with ABA.

✨ Special offer: Celebrate Children’s Week with 2-year recognition for just $150 (+GST) (normally $160). Use code childrensweek2025.

14/07/2025

Can you start breastfeeding again once you have stopped? The answer is yes. This is called relactation. Seek support from our trained volunteers via the National Breastfeeding Helpline or LiveCHAT.
For more tips and information, visit https://ow.ly/XcWM50WoXJO

Whether you have breastfed before or not, you can build a milk supply for your child. adopting, surrogate,