Birth or labour doulas are not required to have a certification to practice in any of the states or territories in Australia. You are not required to hold a bachelors degree from a university in order to work.
The following is a list of workshops and classes available in Australia that you can incorporate into your doula training. Some classes are required by a certification curriculum and will be noted in the details. You must be at least 18 years or older to participate.
Doula Training in Sydney, NSW
Organization Name: Julie Doula Workshop
Website: http://www.itsbirth.ca/
Instructor: Jenn Fontaine
Email: jenn@itsbirth.ca
Phone: 204-297-6094
Course and Workshop Details and Requirements
The training will consist of a 3 day birth doula training workshop and a 1 day Introduction to Childbirthing for Doulas course. Both the workshop and the intro course is required for DONA certification, however, the intro class is optional if you meet the DONA requirements from another source. The workshop and intro class will be offered from the following dates:
- November 30 through December 3, 2017
Costs and Fees
The cost for the doula training workshop and the intro course is $625.
Registration Details
To register and pay online, click here.
Doula Training in Melbourne, VIC
Organization Name: Birthwell Birthright
Website:http://birthwellbirthright.com/
Email: info@birthwellbirthright.com
Phone: 0422-067-985
Course and Workshop Details and Requirements
- 4 day doula training course (required for certification from DONA International)
Course and Workshop Topics
As part of your birth doula training, these classes will teach you the following concepts:
- Clarify the role of a doula in the framework of a pregnant mother’s medical team
- Learn how to provide non-judgmental, evidence-based care and information to allow the mother to make the best choice possible for her pregnancy and labour
- Understand how to provide emotional support at all time for your client
- Learn breastfeeding positions and techniques
- Discuss the standards of practice and the certification process of DONA International
Registration Details
You can register online and complete a brief questionnaire regarding your background here. Submit the online registration form and you will receive instructions on how to proceed.
Kyndal May is a certified doula with over 20 years of experience helping train doulas across the United States. She has received her certification from DONA (Doulas of North America) and has dedicated her career to supporting families during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. With her extensive knowledge and experience, she is committed to providing compassionate and personalized care to every family she works with. In addition to her work as a doula, Kyndal is also a passionate advocate for women’s health and birth rights. She has spent many years educating and empowering families to make informed decisions about their birth experience. She also uses her experience to help train other doulas, passing on her knowledge and skills to the next generation of birth workers. With her dedication to her clients and her profession, Kyndal is a respected and valued member of the doula community.
