CAPEA Membership
Join Australia’s peak professional body for childbirth and parenting educators. Access journals, discounts, certification pathways — and a community of passionate professionals dedicated to supporting families.
$99
Per Year
Full access to all CAPEA benefits and resources for 12 months
$178
2-Year Plan
Best value — save $20 and lock in two full years of membership
100%
Australian
Australia’s peak professional body for childbirth and parenting educators
Global
Recognition
CAPEA certification is internationally recognised by peers and employers
Why Join CAPEA?
CAPEA is the peak professional body for childbirth and parenting educators across Australia. Whether you’re just starting your career or have decades of experience, CAPEA connects you to a vibrant national community and gives you the tools to grow your practice.
Members receive the International Journal of Birth and Parenting Education (IJBPE) delivered to their door, discounts on professional development, full voting rights, and access to the CAPEA Certification pathway — a globally recognised credential.
- Hard copy of IJBPE journal delivered to your door
- Electronic journal access via the members‑only area
- Discounts on CAPEA training, conferences and events
- Full voting rights to shape the direction of CAPEA
- Contribute content and gain professional exposure
- Path to CAPEA Certification — nationally and globally recognised
- Potential to hold committee and leadership positions
Everything Membership Includes
A comprehensive package of professional tools, resources and community connection
IJBPE Journal
Receive the International Journal of Birth and Parenting Education hard copy delivered to your door, plus full electronic access to the members-only archive.
Member Discounts
Exclusive discounts on all CAPEA-hosted training days, conferences, webinars and professional development events throughout the year.
Professional Network
Connect with a national community of childbirth and parenting educators — share knowledge, find mentors and collaborate with peers across Australia.
CAPEA Certification
Membership is the first step toward CAPEA Certification — a nationally and internationally recognised credential that validates your skills.
Voting Rights
Exercise your democratic rights — vote in CAPEA elections and have a genuine say in shaping the future of the profession in Australia.
Publish & Contribute
Share your expertise by contributing articles and insights to CAPEA publications and build your professional profile across the sector.
Leadership Roles
Members can nominate for committee positions and leadership roles, helping guide CAPEA’s strategic direction at a national level.
INTERACTION Archive
Access the full archive of INTERACTION — CAPEA’s legacy journal — covering decades of childbirth and parenting education research and practice.
Choose Your Membership Plan
Both plans include all membership benefits — save with a 2‑year plan
1 Year Membership
$99/year
- Hard copy IJBPE journal to your door
- Electronic journal access
- Discounts on training & events
- Full voting rights
- Contribute content & gain exposure
- Path to CAPEA Certification
- Committee position eligibility
🔥 Best Value — Save $20
2 Year Membership
$178/2 years
- Everything in 1 Year membership
- Hard copy IJBPE journal x 2 issues
- Electronic journal access x 2 years
- Discounts on training & events
- Full voting rights for both years
- Path to CAPEA Certification
- Committee position eligibility
🔒 Secure payment via PayPal | Credit cards accepted | Instant access upon joining
What Our Members Say
Hear from childbirth and parenting educators who have experienced CAPEA membership first-hand
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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
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I joined CAPEA to ensure that the quality and delivery of our education programs were kept to the highest of standards and to ensure our educators could provide equity of education for women and families in our local region.
Jenny Oppedisano
CAPEA Member
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CAPEA membership has given me access to the latest research, connected me with an inspiring professional community, and helped me develop my practice in ways I never imagined. The IJBPE journal alone is worth the membership fee.
CAPEA Member
Childbirth Educator
Explore Your Membership Options
Whether you’re joining, finding an educator, or pursuing certification — we’ve got you covered
Join or Renew
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Find a Certified Educator
Looking for a CAPEA Certified childbirth or parenting educator in your area? Browse our directory of certified professionals.
Become Certified
Already a member? Take the next step and apply for CAPEA Certification — the gold standard for childbirth and parenting educators.
Ready to Join CAPEA?
Join hundreds of Australian childbirth and parenting educators who are growing their practice with CAPEA. Membership starts at just $99/year.
