Table 1.

Presence and absence of important aspects of IYCF-E planning and guidance and the number of plans and guidance in each jurisdiction

	National	New South Wales	Victoria	Queensland	South Australia	Western Australia	Tasmania	Australian Capital Territory	Northern Territory
Infants and young children recognised as vulnerable	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Need for IYCF-E planning recognised			X
Responsible agency/agencies for IYCF-E nominated
Assessment of needs regarding IYCF-E provided for
Breastfeeding counselling support provided for
Support for caregivers of formula fed infants provided for
Aspects of IYCF-E planning for evacuation centres included			X	X
Management of donations of infant foods described
Heat wave guidance distinguishes between infants under 6 months and older children or adults		X			X		X
Heat wave guidance does not distinguish between infants under 6 months and older children or adults		X	X	X	X		X		X
Emergency kit list with detailed information on the needs of infants				X
Number of plans and guidance	22	31	27	29	34	29	15	15	12