Doula Training Schedule 2026 - 2027
DONA Approved Workshops across Australia, New Zealand & Online
Doula training with the only DONA International-approved trainer in Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania.
If you're ready to become a Doula, the training you choose matters — not just for your confidence, but for the families who will trust you at the most important moments of their lives.Doula Beginnings offers DONA International-approved doula training across three pathways: Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, and the Combined Birth & Postpartum program. Every workshop is led personally by Carolyn Tranter — a DONA-certified trainer with over 35 years of experience, and the first certified doula in New Zealand.What sets Doula Beginnings apart isn't just the certification. It's the 12-month mentorship that comes with every program — monthly masterclasses, a private community of doulas-in-training, and Carolyn in your corner through your first year.Browse upcoming workshops below across Brisbane, Melbourne, New Zealand, and online. Not sure which pathway is right for you
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 Training Workshop
- 21 - 24 September 2026
- Brisbane, Australia
- 4 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2026 Postpartum Doula Training Workshop
- 24 –27 September 2026
- Brisbane, Australia
- 4 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2026 Combined Birth & Postpartum Doula Training Workshop
- 21- 27 September 2026
- Brisbane, Australia
- 7 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2026 Birth Doula Training Workshop
- 31 October, 1st, 7th & 8th November 2026
- Online
- 4 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2026 Postpartum Doula Training Workshop
- 8, 14, 15 & 21 November
- Online
- 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.
2027 Dates
2027 Birth Doula Training Workshop
- 11 - 14 January
- Melbourne, Australia
- 4 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2027 Postpartum Doula Training Workshop
- 14 - 17 January
- Melbourne, Australia
- 4 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2027 Combined Birth & Postpartum Doula Training Workshop
- 11 - 17 January
- Melbourne, Australia
- 7 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2027 Birth Doula Training Workshop
- 29 -31 March & 01 April
- Christchurch, New Zealand
- 4 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2027 Postpartum Doula Training Workshop
- 01 - 04 April
- Christchurch, New Zealand
- 4 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2027 Combined Birth & Postpartum Doula Training Workshop
- 29 March - 04 April
- Christchurch, New Zealand
- 7 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2027 Birth Doula Training Workshop
- 15, 16, 22, 23 May
- Virtual
- 4 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2027 Postpartum Doula Training Workshop
- 23, 29, 30 May & 05 June
- Virtual
- 4 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2027 Birth Doula Training Workshop
- 28 - 30 June & July 01
- City TBC Australia
- 4 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2027 Postpartum Doula Training Workshop
- 01 - 04 July
- City TBC Australia
- 4 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2027 Combined Birth & Postpartum Doula Training Workshop
- 28 June - 04 July
- City, TBC, Australia
- 7 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2027 Birth Doula Training Workshop
- 07, 08, 14 & 15 August
- Virtual
- 4 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2027 Postpartum Doula Training Workshop
- 15, 21, 22 & 28 August
- Virtual
- 4 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2027 Birth Doula Training Workshop
- 20 - 23 September
- Brisbane, Australia
- 4 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2027 Postpartum Doula Training Workshop
- 23 - 26 September
- Brisbane, Australia
- 4 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2027 Combined Birth & Postpartum Doula Training Workshop
- 20 - 26 September
- Brisbane, Australia
- 7 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2027 Birth Doula Training Workshop
- 30, 31 October, 6 & 7 November
- Virtual
- 4 day workshop + 12 months Doula Beginnings membership (includes DONA membership)
2027 Postpartum Doula Training 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.
Birth Doula
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
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
