September 5th & 6th  |  2026

Saturday & Sunday 9am-5pm

CURRUMBIN, QLD

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The Missing Link in Breastfeeding Success

Clinical Practitioner Training

Tamika Newman

Date: September 5 & 6, 2026

Location: VIKA Currumbin

Time: 9am-5pm (Saturday & Sunday)

Tamika Newman (IBCLC, EPPM, RN, OMT) is a leading practitioner in the integration of myofunctional principles into breastfeeding support.

Drawing on her expertise gained from working within private practice space as a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Endorsed Private Practice Midwife (EPPM) and an Orofacial Myology Therapist (OMT), Tamika introduces a critical perspective often missing from core clinical training and dynamic techniques that provide feeding success and outcomes for families.

Our other amazing speakers include:

Dr. Mona Board

Myofunctional & Biological Dentist

Melinda Booth

Cranial & Paediatric Osteopath

Claire Ryan

Speech Pathologist & Orofacial Myology Therapist

Many health professionals working in the space of women’s health feel lost when it comes to breastfeeding management. This course is designed to transform how you set women up for breastfeeding success, see breastfeeding challenges and have a tool kit that you can implement to prevent common feeding concerns.

Choose your learning pathway.

Day 1 — Foundations: Understanding Why Feeding Fails

Build a clear, clinical understanding of oral function in breastfeeding—and why some cases don’t respond despite best practice.

You’ll learn how to:

Understand the biomechanics of oral function in effective milk transfer
Recognise when feeding challenges go beyond positioning and latch
Identify when issues are mechanical—not behavioural or positional
Reframe common misconceptions (e.g. reflux, low supply, “difficult feeders”)
Apply a practical framework to assess complex cases

Best for: Clinicians wanting clarity, confidence, and a new clinical lens

Day 2 — From Insight to Action

Take the next step—understanding what to do when oral function is impacting feeding.

You’ll learn how to:

Understand the impact of oral restrictions and dysfunction on feeding outcomes
Identify when and where to refer
Work effectively within a multidisciplinary care model
Apply practical strategies for managing complex cases
Understand long-term implications beyond breastfeeding

Best for: Clinicians ready to apply targeted interventions and improve outcomes

For the full picture

Attend both days to:

Connect why feeding fails→ with what to do next
Build a complete clinical framework from assessment to action
Feel confident managing even the most complex cases

Most clinicians attend both days for a complete, integrated approach

Pricing Options

Full Weekend (Recommended)
Early Bird: $789 (ends June 30)
Full Price: $989

Individual Days Available
Attend Day 1 or Day 2 separately

Secure Your Place Now Now

CPD Certificate provided (CERPs application in progress)

Facilitated by

Katrina Sparke IBCLC/RM/RN

With a growing demand for Tamika’s mentorship across Australia and internationally, it has become clear that education in oral function—a key gap in clinical training—is urgently needed. This course was developed to provide clinicians with access to this essential knowledge and clinical approach.