MAMA Professional Education
Our team are passionate about continually expanding our own knowledge, skills and practice, and we love supporting our wider professional community to do the same. Since we first began offering professional education over 10 years ago, we’ve had the joy of learning alongside so many dedicated practitioners across Australia.
We take great care in facilitating meaningful professional development each year. Our workshops and courses create space to explore new ideas, build practical skills and connect with colleagues who share a genuine commitment to perinatal care. We regularly welcome expert guest speakers so we can all learn from leaders in the field and stay inspired in our work.
Whether you’re a midwife, lactation consultant, obstetrician, GP, student or any kind of perinatal professional, we’d love to have you join us.
Our previous online education courses are available for purchase and on-demand access. If you have already enrolled in a course, you can log in to your dashboard to view your content and track your progress.
Click here to browse available courses or log in to your dashboard.
Upcoming Education
Endorsed Midwives CPD Series 2026
MAMA warmly welcomes midwives to our annual favourite - Endorsed Midwives CPD Course. This curated series of expert-led sessions is designed to enhance clinical knowledge, evidence-based practice, and support endorsed midwives to reach their 10hours of CPD required for registration. Across May 2026, participants will engage with recognised experts in obstetrics, fetal medicine, and pharmacy, gaining practical insights to apply in everyday maternity care.
The Lineup:
30th April: Understanding Pre-Eclampsia with Associate Professor Daniel Rolnik
7th May: Part 1: Beyond the Basics of Antenatal Ultrasound Reports with Associate Professor Stefan Kane
14th May: Part 2: Beyond the Basics of Antenatal Ultrasound Reports with Associate Professor Stefan Kane
21st May: Significance of Red Cell Antibodies in Pregnancy with Dr Ini Thevathasan
28th May: Medication Management in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Case Studies with Rodney Whyte
Time: 7pm – 8:30pm AEST
Location: Zoom (live with recordings)
Investment: $130
GynZone Perineal Suturing
MAMA warmly welcomes GynZone, founded in 2008 by midwife-researcher Dr Sara Fevre Kindberg and urogynaecologist Dr Karl Møller Bek. Their evidence-based approach to perineal care now supports clinicians in more than 100 hospitals and educational institutions worldwide. Internationally recognised for their clinical expertise and hands-on training, GynZone embodies the high standard of education we love sharing with our community.
Date: March 27th 2026
Time: 9am – 4pm
Location: MAMA Kensington
Content: Perineal laceration classification, providing sufficient pain relief, selecting appropriate suturing materials, using continuous stitching techniques, suturing vaginal mucosa and labial lacerations, correctly aligning tissues and muscles, building a practical checklist, and evaluating healing outcomes
Investment: $1350 - includes access to online learning component, lunch on the day and perineal model & suturing material to go home with to continue your practice.
Professor Hazel Keedle | ACM
MAMA warmly welcomes Associate Professor Hazel Keedle, a leading midwifery researcher, educator and advocate with over two decades of clinical, academic and research experience. Renowned for her expertise in VBAC, birth trauma and maternity experiences, Hazel has authored two influential books and leads the world’s largest international study on childbirth experiences. Her evidence-driven, compassionate approach makes her an exceptional educator we’re honoured to host.
Date: May 14th 2026
Time: 9am – 5pm
Location: MAMA Kensington
Content: This interactive session will provide midwives and maternity care professionals with the latest evidence, tools, and strategies to confidently support women planning a VBAC. Hazel will share research insights and clinical approaches that promote informed choice, respectful care, and positive outcomes.
Investment:
ACM Member $330
Non-Member $420
Dr Kate Levett and Heidi Williams from Acuneedling
MAMA warmly welcomes Dr Kate Levett and Heidi Williams from Acuneedling™, a leading education provider specialising in Acuneedling for Midwives and Acustimulation for Birth Workers. Their expert-led courses and active research hub support practitioners to use safe, evidence-based complementary techniques in pregnancy and birth. Their ongoing not-for-profit crowdfunding for complementary therapy research reflects the integrity and innovation we value in our teaching partners.
Date: November 8th - 10th 2026
Time: 9am – 5pm
Location: MAMA Kensington
Content: Online modules and a two-day face-to-face workshop using Acuneedling (needling by midwives) during pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period. Participants may choose to attend either the one-day acustimulation workshop or the full acuneedling course.
Investment:
Acustimulation $400
Acuneedling $1500
What should we teach next?
PAST EDUCATION EVENTS
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Spinning Babies
with Fiona Hallinan from The Pelvic Space
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Breech without Borders
Breech Training, Education, and Advocacy
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Oxytocin Unplugged
with Dr Sarah Buckley, renowned author and educator
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Rheaspiration
with Rhea Dempsey author of ‘Birth with Confidence’ & ‘Beyond the Birth Plan’
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Reclaiming Childbirth as a Rite of Passage
with Dr Rachel Reed
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Breech & Twin Masterclass
with Dr Stuart Fischbein from Birthing Instincts
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Positional Issues in Pregnancy & Labour
with Gabrielle Lorri from G.Lorri Bodywork
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Fetal Monitoring Masterclass
with Dr Kirsten Small from Birth Small Talk
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Newborn Respiratory & Cardiac Assessment
with Dr Amanda Stock from the Royal Children’s Hospital
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Pregnancy & Newborn Immunisations
with Dr Linny Kimly Phuong from University of Melbourne, Royal Children's Hospital and the Murdoch Children's Research Institute
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Pregnancy & Newborn Immunisations
with Rachael McGuire from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute
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MS2Step and Early Termination
with Janet Knowles from MSI Australia
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Updates in Medicines - Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
with Rodney Whyte from Monash Health
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Postnatal Contraception
with Dr Sara Whitburn from Sexual Health Victoria
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Drugs of Addiction
with Dr Kirsten Small from Birth Small Talk
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Postpartum Haemorrhage
with Dr Natalie Elphinstone from The Bays Hospital & her own private practice
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Thyroid & Hormonal Changes Postnatally
with Dr Sonia Davison from Jean Hailes
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Inducing Lactation
with Dr Nicole Gale from Juno
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Hyperemesis Gravidarum
with Caitlin Kay-Smith, Yanika Flynn & Paul Berlund from Hyperemesis Australia, Podcast You, Me & HG and The Royal Womens Hospital
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Mastitis in Breastfeeding
with Dr Katrina Mitchell, author of Physician Guide to Breastfeeding
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Gestational Diabetes & Metformin Use
with Eleanor Crighton from Elle Care
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Preterm Labour & Shortened Cervix
with Dr Robin Thurman from Melbourne Obstetrics & Gynaecological Specialists
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Breast & Nipple Thrush
with Dr Amber Hart from Maternal and Infant Wellbeing Melbourne
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Perinatal Mental Health
with Dr Lucinda Smith & Dr Adaobi Udechuku from Glow Clinic
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Postpartum Management of PET & GDM
‘with Dr Perri Dyson from Melbourne Obstetrics & Gynaecological Specialists
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Aromatherapy Applications for Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond
with Sonya Edmonds from Mother Nurture
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Iron in Pregnancy
with Meghan Arthurson from MAMA
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LGBTQIA+ Inclusivity
with Dr Millicent Mathew from The Attic
