The Australian Doula College
from first to last breath
The Australian Doula College acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live, learn and work. We recognise First Nations people's continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past, present and emerging and as an organisation we commit to elevating the voices of; and to learn from First Nations peoples and their stories.
Did you know that the Australian Doula College has been educating doulas and supporting women and families since 2007?
Now in our 17th year of educating doulas and working with families, we have had thousands of doulas graduate from our trainings, who have gone on to serve individuals and families around Australia and the world. When you study with us, you know that the course content, and the assessments and delivery mode has been expertly reviewed and designed and is always being improved and worked on as the doula industry evolves.
In 2021 the College expanded its offerings in the end-of-life space, and we have and will continue to be at the forefront of understanding where we can better serve each other though life’s major transitions. By working and understanding in the full spectrum of these transitionary times, we have a unique perspective that honour's the human experience in a deeply profound way.
Whether you are wanting to provide support and education during the first or last breath or for anyone inbetween, our courses will help you create a solid foundation on which to begin your work as a doula.
As Australia’s premier Doula training organisation, we proudly offer a variety of pathways and ongoing support for all Doulas, wherever they are drawn to work. That work transpires into education, support and continuity of care for individuals and families through any one of life’s many transitions.
Whether you are wanting to provide support and education during the first or last breath or for anyone inbetween, our courses will help you create a solid foundation on which to begin your work as a doula.
We offer the only accredited doula training in Australia in partnership with the Professional Development Centre trading as Australian College of Disability and Community Services (ACDCS) {RTO 41475}. Our training programs are offered regularly in a variety of settings across the country as well as online. This means no matter where you are, you can access our training.
Our doulas get the absolute best start to their doula career and we continue to support them to create a sustainable business that sees them serving others, across the landscape of life, for years to come. We believe that it is essential to understand your own vulnerabilities, strengths and fears in order to be able to assist others though their journeys. This is an intricate part of our trainings.
it's community,
it's family.
We don’t just offer training programs, the work we do is so much bigger than that because we desire to be part of real change in the world.
Our founder and director Renee Adair founded the Australian Doula College after years of working with women and babies from her work as a doula, aromatherapist, reiki practitioner, parenting and childbirth educator and her work in social outreach programs for vulnerable young mothers with complex issues.
Renee continued to run the college while working as a doula herself, and as the college grew, Renee has hand selected likeminded doulas to become part of the team and contribute to the work that will be her life’s legacy. We live and breathe the work. All of our facilitators and educators are doulas and hold the relevant training qualifications. Collectively, as doulas and educators we have over 100 years of experience. Our students are extremely well supported during the training, having an experienced educator on call for them 24 hours, seven days a week.
Renee has gone onto contribute to the first ever research in Australia on Doulas and has since participated in further research and programs, supporting and working with Indigenous women in remote communities to restore Birthing on Country. We don’t just offer training programs, the work we do is so much bigger than that because we desire to be part of real change in the world.
We offer free doula services to families through the Doula Heart Network, three full scholarships a year, fundraise to send mother and baby goods through the Yothu Basket project, support vulnerable families through the Groundwork Program, have some amazing partnerships with other likeminded organisations and so much more.
When you study at the Australian Doula College, it’s more than just a training course, you become part of the ADC family with opportunities other doula training places can’t offer.
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So if you’re thinking about becoming a doula, come and learn from the experts.
“I am truly loving learning and being challenged by the End-of-Life Doula course and finding it so rewarding. I feel like the course is making me a better person.”
Wendy B, End of Life Doula Student
“So much more than just a course. We dived deep into birth but also into ourselves and how we can serve others. I felt so held and supported through the training and experiences. And bonus... I met some other women who I now call very close friends and we get to be doulas together out in the world”
Josie, Birth and Postnatal Doula Student
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