Childbirth and Parenting Educators of Australia

As a not-for-profit, CAPEA is dedicated to advancing childbirth and parenting education that empowers professionals and helps every family thrive.

Enhance your expertise. Lead the future of family-centred learning.

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Who We Are

Supporting and advancing childbirth and parenting education across Australia.

CAPEA brings together educators, midwives, and health professionals dedicated to improving outcomes for families across Australia. Through advocacy, professional development, and collaboration, we help our members grow their skills, share knowledge, and elevate the standards of childbirth and parenting education nationwide.

For Parents

Empowering you with knowledge, confidence, and support for one of life’s biggest journeys. We help parents connect with trusted educators and evidence-based information to prepare for birth and beyond.
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For Educators & Health Professionals

CAPEA supports professionals through training, networking, and advocacy, helping you stay connected, recognised, and up to date with best practices in maternity and early parenting education.
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Membership benefits

Member discounts

Receive discounts to training and events hosted by CAPEA

IJPBE access

Access to the International Journal of Birth and Parenting Education

Networking

Have access to a network of like-minded professional peers

Get Certification

Path to becoming a CAPEA Certified Educator or Trainer

Explore CAPEA Membership Options and Free Educator Downloads

From competency standards to assessment resources and ongoing member benefits, CAPEA gives educators the knowledge, community, and hands-on support to succeed with confidence. Check out our range of educator resources.

What our members say about CAPEA

“I started as an educator after having our second child and really felt that education made a huge difference for me and I wanted to share that knowledge. I realised the benefit of joining CAPEA when I began attending further education opportunities offered by CAPEA and meeting the dedicated educators involved in the organisation.”

Sue Spencer

NSW General Committee Member

"I joined CAPEA to ensure that the quality and delivery of our education programs were kept to the highest of standards and to ensure that our local regional could provide equity of education for the women and families in our local region."

Jenny Oppedisano

CAPEA Member

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Frequently asked questions

How do I join CAPEA?

You can join CAPEA online by purchasing a membership. The process is easy, simply select your membership type, complete the details and make payment. Your membership benefits will be effective immediately and you will have access to the members area of the website.

How long does my membership last?

Membership lasts 12 months from the day you purchase it.

You can check on the expiry date of your membership at any time in your member account.

You will receive an email reminder for your membership renewal as your renewal date approaches. Please also be sure to update your email preferences in your account settings.

How can I pay for my membership?

Membership payments are processed securely online through PayPal when you purchase your membership.

No PayPal account is required.
Credit cards are accepted.

If you require an alternate payment method please contact us at member@capea.org.au

How long does it take before I receive member discounts?

You can enjoy member discounts to any applicable items immediately after joining. You will be provided a login to the website to access the members area.

What are my responsibilities as a CAPEA member?

All CAPEA members must agree to uphold the CAPEA values.
Any CAPEA state or national position holder must sign the CAPEA Confidentiality Agreement.

What's in the member area?

Members enjoy access to members only content such as:

access to journals
discounts on available training and events
CAPEA member lists
CAPEA Committee reports

What is the difference between individual and organisational membership?

Individual members have access to any member discounts and each receive a hard copy of the IJBPE as well as being given access to the electronic version via the members’ only area.
Organisations may nominate one representative to receive a member discount, but will require a discount code. The organisation will receive one hard copy of the IJBPE; access to the electronic version will be limited to one log-in.

Individual membership provides full voting rights and the potential to hold a position, subject to meeting CAPEA responsibilities – see above.
Organisational membership allows one nominated and approved representative to have voting rights, providing this representative meets CAPEA membership responsibilities – see above. It does not provide the potential to hold a position.

What do my member fees go toward?

As a not-for-profit, voluntary, professional organisation member fees go toward supporting parenting and childbirth educators to provide high-quality, accessible and responsive education to women and their families during pregnancy and early parenthood. This objective is achieved through a variety of forms from educational events to promotion of quality standards and evidence-based research.

Members have access to CAPEA treasurer financial reports.

I have some more questions

Reach out to us by email to member@capea.org.au or send us a message on Facebook.