Our Doulas

Our Doulas undergo a quality and thorough recruitment process that ensures that they have the appropriate training and experience. They all hold a current doula qualification, have had professional experience, hold First aid and CPR Certificates, have a current Working With Children Check and are insured.

A Doulas training covers many aspects of pregnancy, the mechanics of labour and birth, feelings, possible fears and challenges for parents, post natal support, breast/bottle feeding, baby growth and development, understanding sleep and settling for babies, new parents support and self care, baby massage and bathing.

Our doula approach means that we are working from a non-judgemental place, working with complex needs clients, professional boundaries, indigenous birthing culture and understanding the LGBTQI+ community.

Doulas working for the Groundwork Program embody a unique set of qualities and skills tailored to support the complex needs of children, young people, and pregnant women, particularly those facing significant challenges. They are deeply committed to upholding the rights of children and young people, ensuring that every child receives care and protection that respects their basic human rights. This includes advocating for their safety, well-being, and access to necessary resources and services.

Our doulas work to:

Provide non-judgmental support to families
Uphold the rights of children and young people, ensuring their safety, well-being, and access to resources.
Advocate for the basic human rights of all clients, promoting care and protection.
Foster a supportive environment for positive engagement.
Support families with strategies to encourage small, achievable steps toward well-being.
Trained to identify and respond to children and young people at risk, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.

Our doulas understand:

How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime, offering compassionate care that supports healing and resilience.
The impacts of vicarious trauma, and the importance of practicing self-care and seeking support to maintain health and wellbeing.

Apply to become a Groundwork Doula

Our Doulas

Phone: 0405 314 617

Address: Level 57, 25 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia

Email: gwp@australiandoulacollege.com.au

The Groundwork Program acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognises their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.