
CAPEA is going green!
After surveying our members; we have decided to Go Green at CAPEA and discontinue the printed journal for members due to increasing costs of printing and postage and our commitment to becoming more environmentally friendly.
You can access the journal directly from the members area.
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Learn about the various pathways to follow your dream and passion to become a childbirth educator, or birth and parenting educator.
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Childbirth And Parenting Educators of Australia, Inc. (CAPEA)
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 members are from a diverse range of 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 hypnobirth practitioners and general practitioners.

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The Queensland Government has expanded the Newborn Bloodspot Screening (NBS) program to include Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID). ... See MoreSee Less

Queensland Expands Genetic Testing for Newborns
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A story shared of how Mrs Mackin’s granddaughter was born too small for any newborn-sized clothing pieces, which lead to the idea of knitting beanies and jumpers for small or premature babies.
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Heart-warming outfits for tiny babies
www.sheppnews.com.au
Tonietta Mackin, a woman with a heart as warm as the garments she makes, has become a shining light for families of small and premature newborn babies born at Goulbu...
Maryborough District Health Service is celebrating one year of a new model of maternity care that has attracted midwives and increased birth numbers.
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COVID-19 interruptions
COVID-19 restrictions have presented many challenges to educators and expectant parents. The good news is that many innovations are helping to overcome the barriers. See our COVID-19 message to educators and expectant parents.