In-Person Sydney Training: April 2023

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Congratulations on your interest in becoming a birth doula! You will soon experience the amazing joy of the special impact you will have on families in your area.

This training will take place LIVE and IN-PERSON at Penrith Regional Gallery at 86 River Rd, Emu Plains NSW, Australia.

Situated in between Sydney and the Blue Mountains, take advantage of this rare opportunity to do a DONA International training in-person.

Our training takes place:

April 27-30, 2023

Class schedule runs as follows*:

Thursday, April 27th – 9am-5pm

Friday, April 28th – 9am-5pm

Saturday, April 29th – 9am-4pm – with a tour of the birth centre at Nepean Hospital to follow 4:30-5pm

Sunday, April 30th – 9am-4pm

And an optional virtual live breastfeeding training on May 6th from 9am-12:30pm.

The cost is $1250 CAD (approx equal conversion to AUD). Save $250 until March 20th when you pay in full!

*All times listed are Australian Eastern Standard Time

You will be given all the necessary tools to begin your journey towards becoming a certified doula through DONA International. We will continue to support you on this journey as you have questions or need additional support.

This training includes ALL in-class requirements for certification:

• DONA Approved Birth Doula Training
• Childbirth Education requirement (included in training)
• Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding class NOW INCLUDED IN FEE
• FREE BONUS – self-paced Doula Business course

You will leave the training as a doula. You can begin working as a doula immediately. Some people choose to certify as a doula. To learn more about certification click here

Want to learn more about the trainer? Find more info here.

Still have questions? Check our FAQ page here.

CO-TRAINER – ZOE ELKINGTON

Born and raised in the Blue Mountains, Zoe Elkington is an Australian doula and perinatal photographer.

Studying under mentor/trainer Stefanie Antunes at the Doula School as both a birth and postpartum doula, Zoe has since worked with Discover Birth agency in Toronto and launched her own thriving baby business, Milk & Blossom. Known internationally for her writing and photography, Zoe has also spent the past two years writing for several online publications, and developing a new contraction timer app for birth launching mid-2023.

As one of Sydney’s most up-and-coming doulas, Zoe brings her passion for evidence-based support as cohost for this exclusive training event to equip new doulas ready to begin a successful career in birthwork.

Zoe is currently based in Sydney, and is thrilled to embark on her own birth journey with the support of her fiancé and doula later this year.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

Our priority is to provide a training where everyone feels welcome and among peers. Our training is based on principles of anti-racism, inclusion, anti-oppression and the value of diversity and inclusion. We want our trainings to be a safe space for all. We want our profession to become more diverse to be able to support all families in a way that is culturally relevant to them. All of these priorities form the basis for our training. Be sure to check-out our scholarship opportunities for BIPOC and TSLGBTQIA+ people.

Cancellation policy: Refunds are available 60 days or more before workshop start date minus a $200 handling fee. No refunds will be made within 45 days of the workshop, however registrants may apply the fee towards a future workshop held by Doula School. Cancellations within one week of class must pay a $100 administration fee to rebook and apply fee towards another workshop. NO EXCEPTIONS.

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