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The Australian Babywearing Association delivers nationally recognised babywearing education, training, and professional services grounded in evidence-based practice and infant safety principles. As Australia’s peak body for babywearing education and advocacy, we work across health, community, and education sectors to support best practice, professional development, and informed caregiver support.

Our services are delivered by experienced educators and are designed for professionals, organisations, and families seeking high-quality, reliable babywearing guidance.
Course

Online Babywearing Training

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The Australian Babywearing Association provides comprehensive babywearing training programs for perinatal, health, and early-years professionals. Our education pathways combine current research, practical skill development, and clear professional standards to support confident and ethical practice.

Training is suitable for midwives, maternal and child health nurses, allied health professionals, doulas, educators, and others working with infants and families. The online course is delivered via the online learning platform 'circle', making it extremely user friendly and available in an easy to use app on your phone as well as desktop.

Study at your own pace from home, on a schedule that suits you and learn:

  • Crucial safety guidelines
  • Optimal positioning of hips & spine
  • Baby carrier types
  • Essential carrier fitting techniques
  • Wrapping methods
  • Achieving the best outcomes for caregivers
  • How to start a Babywearing business or service
  • + much more

Your educators, Brooke and Kellie, have extensive experience in babywearing, babywearing consultancy, baby carriers, and running a babywearing business. Once you complete our online babywearing training, you’ll have the solid foundation you need to confidently advise new parents on safe and correct babywearing practices.

Yes, you will certify as a Babywearing Consultant! 

Scholarship Application

Are you facing financial, regional, or circumstantial hardships, or from a marginalised community? If so, we encourage you to apply for our scholarship program. Click below and fill in your details to apply. We'll be in touch in 5 business days to let you know if your application has been successful.
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Free Preview of Online Babywearing Training

Would you like a free preview of our online training? Complete the form below to get immediate access to a free preview of our online course. This free preview will allow you to see how our course is presented in the different formats.
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Workshops for Parents and Professionals

The Australian Babywearing Association provides comprehensive babywearing training programs for perinatal, health, and early-years professionals. Our education pathways combine current research, practical skill development, and clear professional standards to support confident and ethical practice.

Training is suitable for midwives, maternal and child health nurses, allied health professionals, doulas, educators, and others working with infants and families. The online course is delivered via the online learning platform ‘circle’, making it extremely user friendly and available in an easy to use app on your phone as well as desktop.
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What we do

Learn About Our Services and Training

To learn more about our training programs, workshops, or professional services, please explore the links above or contact us directly. We welcome collaboration with professionals and organisations committed to evidence-based practice and family support.
Testimonials

What people are saying

Kelsey
Kelsey
"This training is so in-depth, I'm feeling super confident and excited!!"
Tanya
Tanya
"Going through the modules... It's so beautifully done and a pleasure to learn from. Thank you for creating this!"
Rebecca
Rebecca
"Finished module 2 and fist punched the air! I love love love that attachment is a whole section on its own. My background is a mental health clinician and I have a special interest in complex trauma and attachment theory. I can't love this module enough."
FAQs

Common questions about our training

Yes! All our graduates are invited to join our private Facebook community. We’ll provide opportunities to connect and ask questions, as well as other ways we can work together if you need further support.
Yes! When you complete our online babywearing training and practical exam, we issue you with your own Certification, showing that you have completed training with The Australian Babywearing Association.
Yes! As part of our private community of graduates, we’ll keep you updated on the latest industry updates, safety guidelines, and techniques. You’ll always be the first to know about upcoming training opportunities, and you’ll automatically get access to any future updates to the online training.
Yes. To ensure a consistent experience and total confidence for Australian parents and professionals, our directory of babywearing consultants must have completed our training program.
Yes. We’re experienced across an extremely broad range of baby carrier types and brands. Our training resources include a detailed list of carrier options broken down so that you can easily identify the best carriers for a caregiver and child based on their needs.
Yes. You’ll have lifetime access to the training - as long as the training exists, you’ll be able to log in and view it.
Yes. We offer a limited number of scholarships each year, as it’s important to us that our training is accessible to all who may need it. Please contact us to let us know your situation and we’ll see what we can do.
Our online babywearing training is in-depth without being overwhelming. You’ll need to dedicate around 6-8 hours to complete the full course. It is a self-taught course that can be completed at your own pace.

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