Welcome to CAPEA – Childbirth and Parenting Educators of Australia. We are a voluntary, professional association supporting Australian childbirth and parenting educators from diverse backgrounds as they strive to provide high-quality, accessible, and responsive education to women and their families during pregnancy and early parenthood.

Our vision is clear: “Every Family Thriving”. We support educators to feel empowered through structured training, resources, and professional development, enabling them to positively impact Australian families

Our members come from diverse professional backgrounds across Australia, including but not limited to midwives, child and family health nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, independent educators, doulas, social workers, psychologists, yoga, Calmbirth® and Hypnobirthing practitioners, and general practitioners.

Our Offerings

• National Standards
• Structured Training and Professional Development
• Certification Services
• Networking and Community Membership
• Evidence-Based Resources and Research