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THE Border's Australian Breastfeeding Association group leader is hoping from a bad situation will come some healthy conversation surrounding women's rights.
Sharon Green said people should know breastfeeding is normal part of life.
It comes after mums across the Border celebrated Baby's Day Out on Sunday which aims to celebrate babies and their right to be fed anywhere, any time.
Businesses are encouraged to take part in the breastfeeding welcome here program where they can earn a sticker to indicate a supportive environment.
Cafe Grove took part in the program after Saturday’s incident.
Mrs Green said it’s better to ask feeding mums if they “need anything” rather than offering suggestions.
“Business need to meet three criteria to earn the sticker,” Mrs Green said.
“They need a smoke-free environment, room to move a pram and be educated on the acceptance of breast feeding mums.
“There has been lots of talk about discreet breastfeeding.
“People might not like the way someone eats but we don't ask them to throw a towel over their head.”
Under the federal Sex Discrimination Act 1984, it is illegal to directly or indirectly discriminate against a person on the grounds of breastfeeding.
Mrs Green said she rarely heard of situations like Sacha Knobel's on the Border.
Wodonga Council's manager of family, youth and early years Marcia Armstrong said rates of exclusive breastfeeding in Wodonga were well below the state average.
”Council is a strong advocate for and supports breastfeeding in our community with the council’s offices, community centres, preschools and maternal child health centres all breastfeeding friendly places,” she said.