Doula Training Schedule 2026 - 2027
DONA Approved Workshops across Australia, New Zealand & Online
Upcoming DONA APPROVED DOULA TRAINING WORKSHOPS
All workshops include 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA Membership)
- Birth Doula
- Postpartum Doula
- Combined Birth & Postpartum
2026 Birth Doula Workshop
- 29 June – 02 July 2026
- Palmerston North, New Zealand
- 4 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2026 Postpartum Doula Workshop
- 02 - 05 July 2026
- Palmerston North, New Zealand
- 4 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2026 Combined Birth & Postpartum Doula Workshop
- 29 June - 05 July 2026
- Palmerston North, New Zealand
- 7 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2026 Birth Doula Workshop
- 21 - 24 September 2026
- Brisbane, Australia
- 4 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2026 Postpartum Doula Workshop
- 24 –27 September 2026
- Brisbane, Australia
- 4 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2026 Combined Birth & Postpartum Doula Workshop
- 21- 27 September 2026
- Brisbane, Australia
- 7 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2026 Birth Doula Workshop
- 31 October, 1st, 7th & 8th November 2026
- Online
- 4 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2026 Postpartum Doula Workshop
- 8, 14, 15 & 21 November
- Online
- 4 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
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2027 Dates
2027 Birth Doula Workshop
- 11 - 14 January
- Melbourne, Australia
- 4 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2027 Postpartum Doula Workshop
- 14 - 17 January
- Melbourne, Australia
- 4 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2027 Combined Birth & Postpartum Doula Workshop
- 11 - 17 January
- Melbourne, Australia
- 7 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2027 Birth Doula Workshop
- 29 -31 March & 01 April
- Christchurch, New Zealand
- 4 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2027 Postpartum Doula Workshop
- 01 - 04 April
- Christchurch, New Zealand
- 4 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2027 Combined Birth & Postpartum Doula Workshop
- 29 March - 04 April
- Christchurch, New Zealand
- 7 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2027 Birth Doula Workshop
- 15, 16, 22, 23 May
- Virtual
- 4 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2027 Postpartum Doula Workshop
- 23, 29, 30 May & 05 June
- Virtual
- 4 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2027 Birth Doula Workshop
- 28 - 30 June & July 01
- City TBC Australia
- 4 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2027 Postpartum Doula Workshop
- 01 - 04 July
- City TBC Australia
- 4 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2027 Combined Birth & Postpartum Doula Workshop
- 28 June - 04 July
- City, TBC, Australia
- 7 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2027 Birth Doula Workshop
- 07, 08, 14 & 15 August
- Virtual
- 4 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2027 Postpartum Doula Workshop
- 15, 21, 22 & 28 August
- Virtual
- 4 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2027 Birth Doula Workshop
- 20 - 23 September
- Brisbane, Australia
- 4 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2027 Postpartum Doula Workshop
- 23 - 26 September
- Brisbane, Australia
- 4 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2027 Combined Birth & Postpartum Doula Workshop
- 20 - 26 September
- Brisbane, Australia
- 7 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2027 Birth Doula Workshop
- 30, 31 October, 6 & 7 November
- Virtual
- 4 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2027 Postpartum Doula Workshop
- 07, 13, 14 & 20 November
- Virtual
- 4 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
Not seeing a date that works? Join the waitlist and be the first to know when new workshops are scheduled.
Training at a Glance
Compare Your Options.
Choose the pathway that fits your goals and timeline.
Compare Your Options
Choose the pathway that fits your goals and timeline.
$ 2,500
inc. GST · per enrolment
- DONA International certification
- 4-day in-person or online workshop
- 12 months ongoing mentorship
- Birth doula skills & techniques
- Labour support strategies
- Postpartum care training
- Newborn & family adjustment
Best Value
Combined Training
Full birth & postpartum certification in one immersive program.
$ 4,000
inc. GST · per enrolment
- Save $1,000 vs enrolling separately
- DONA International certification (both)
- 8-day immersive in-person workshop
- 12 months ongoing mentorship
- Birth doula skills & techniques
- Labour support strategies
- Postpartum care training
- Newborn & family adjustment
Postpartum Doula
Support families in the precious weeks after birth.
$ 2,500
inc. GST · per enrolment
- DONA International certification
- 4-day in-person or online workshop
- 12 months ongoing mentorship
- Postpartum care training
- Newborn & family adjustment
- Birth doula skills & techniques
- Labour support strategies
Birth Doula Training
Support families through the journey of birth.
$ 2,500
inc. GST · per enrolment
-
DONA International certification
-
4-day in-person or online workshop
-
12 months ongoing mentorship
-
Birth doula skills & techniques
-
Labour support strategies
-
Postpartum care training
-
Newborn & family adjustment
Combined Training
Full birth & postpartum certification in one immersive program.
$ 4,000
inc. GST · per enrolment
-
Save $1,000 vs enrolling separately
-
DONA International certification (both)
-
8-day immersive in-person workshop
-
12 months ongoing mentorship
-
Birth doula skills & techniques
-
Labour support strategies
-
Postpartum care training
-
Newborn & family adjustment
Best Value
Postpartum Doula
Support families in the precious weeks after birth.
$ 2,500
inc. GST · per enrolment
-
DONA International certification
-
4-day in-person or online workshop
-
12 months ongoing mentorship
-
Postpartum care training
-
Newborn & family adjustment
-
Birth doula skills & techniques
-
Labour support strategies