Calendar of professional education
events for parenting educators
CAPEA Education & Professional Development Calendar
As the national body representing Childbirth and Parenting Educators, CAPEA curates and delivers professional development that strengthens practice, upholds national standards, and supports excellence in education across Australia.
Our education days, conferences, and endorsed programs are designed to deepen your knowledge, refine your skills, and keep you aligned with contemporary, evidence-informed practice. These events provide valuable opportunities to connect with colleagues, share ideas, exchange practical strategies, and strengthen our professional community. We encourage you to attend, engage, and invite fellow educators to learn alongside you.
CAPEA members receive discounted registration rates for many of our events. If you are not yet a member, we invite you to join and access these benefits while becoming part of a strong national professional network.
Please review the details of each activity to ensure it aligns with your individual learning goals and workplace requirements.
Canberra Professional Development Day 23 May 2026
CAPEA Education Day – Canberra
Location: Canberra
Venue: TBA
We warmly invite childbirth and parenting educators, midwives, child health nurses, and allied professionals to join us for a dedicated day of learning and professional connection.
Under the theme “Holding Space, Sharing Skills,” this event will explore practical approaches to delivering compassionate, evidence-informed education that meets the needs of today’s families.
This is an opportunity to:
• Strengthen clinical and educational practice
• Share insights with peers
• Reflect on contemporary challenges
• Re-energise your professional commitment
Spaces are limited to maintain a quality learning environment.
Virtual Workshop 11 Sept 2026
Unlock AI Tools for Childbirth & Parenting Educators
When: 11 September 2026
Location: Online Workshop
CPD Points: 4
This highly practical workshop is designed specifically for childbirth and parenting educators who want to confidently use AI in their everyday work.
Through live demonstrations and guided hands-on practice, you will explore practical AI tools you can apply immediately in your classes, planning, communication, and resource development.
In this session you will:
Learn how to use AI tools safely and ethically
Save time on lesson planning and administration
Enhance class content and handouts
Generate ideas and materials quickly
Apply AI tools directly to your own work during the session
Need to bring your laptop and be ready to practise in real time.
Victoria Professional Development Day 24 November 2026
Victoria Professional Development Day
When: 24 November 2026
Location: Victoria
Venue: To be advised
CPD Points: 7
We warmly invite childbirth and parenting educators, midwives, child health nurses, and allied health professionals to join us for a dedicated day of learning and professional connection.
Under the theme “Innovate. Educate. Elevate.”, this event will explore practical and contemporary approaches to delivering engaging, evidence-informed antenatal and parenting education that meets the needs of today’s families.
This is an opportunity to:
• Strengthen clinical and educational practice
• Share insights with peers
• Reflect on contemporary challenges
• Re-energise your professional commitment
Spaces are limited to maintain a quality learning enviornment4
CAPEA National Conference 15-17 April 2027
Partner with CAPEA to showcase your education event to a national audience of childbirth and parenting professionals.
Contact us here to discuss how we an support you.
