What’s On at the Village

What's On at The Village

Permanent Practitioners

Midwife Jo

Available 7 days a week for pregnancy care, labour, birth and postpartum care.

’I believe that women should be placed at the centre of their own experience, supported to empower themselves with knowledge and skills, given time and encouragement from their midwife, as well as being surrounded by those they love and people who believe and trust in their ability to give birth.’

www.midwifejo.com.au
[email protected]
0412 315 228

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Zoe Naylor

Offering Bespoke Coaching, Therapy & Mentoring, 1:1 Shamanic Womancraft Sessions & Doterra Essential Oil education.

In the group spaces Zoe holds Women’s Circles, First Moon Circles, Wisdom of the Cycles workshops, Essential Oil classes, Mother Blessings & Yoga classes.

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@KaftanMama
www.kaftanmama.com
[email protected]

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Georgie Frolich

Georgie offers 'Breastfeeding Ready' antenatal workshops, antenatal and postnatal breastfeeding consultations, plus home visits.

Her goal is to make your feeding journey feel supported, informed, and less overwhelming by providing practical strategies and compassionate care tailored to your family’s needs.

@TheLatchLady_
www.thelatchlady.com.au
thelatchladylactation@gmail.com
0415 330 012

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Lucretia McCarthy

Lu offers home-based compassionate and personalised midwifery care 7 days a week that centres the woman and supports each family’s unique journey, focusing on informed choice, safety, and emotional wellbeing.

Inspired by the homebirths of her daughters, Lu has been supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum for over 20 years as a doula and midwife.

www.birthinsight.com.au
[email protected]
0419 620 058

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November 2025

Kiki Baker-Wright | Cloth and Carry

Babywearing Made Easy

In this 2-hour workshop I will help you understand the different styles of carriers and their individual benefits to work out what might be the best option for you and your family. We will discuss, demonstrate and practice fitting and adjusting your preferred carrier/s until you are confident in getting it right, by yourself, every time.

www.clothandcarry.com.au

Sun 2 Nov | 9am-11am
Sun 2 Nov | 1pm-3pm

Book 9am | Book 1pm

Dr Ileana Hatton | InBody Psychology

Clinical Psychologist

Dr Ileana Hatton founder of InBody Psychology holds space for those carrying the weight of trauma - personal, generational, or systemic.

www.inbodypsychology.com.au

Wed 5 Nov | 9am-5pm
Wed 12 Nov | 9am-5pm
Wed 19 Nov | 9am-5pm

Book

Ysaline | Connect Baby

The Baby Massage Circle

Learn all the basics of baby massage and enjoy bonding moments with your little one over 4 weeks, while building your postpartum village of support. Suitable for parents & babies from birth to crawling.

www.connectbaby.com.au

Wed 5 Nov | 10.30am-12pm
Wed 12 Nov | 10.30am-12pm
Wed 19 Nov | 10.30am-12pm
Wed 26 Nov | 10.30am-12pm

Book

Viyanna Leo | Groove and Grow

Baby Dance Club

Uplifting dancing designed for pregnant mums and parents or caregivers with babies aged 0–18 months. This is your time to move, sweat, and reconnect with yourself—guilt-free. There are no nursery rhymes here—just upbeat tracks to energise your body and lift your spirits.

www.grooveandgrow.com.au

Wed 5 Nov | 11.30am-12.30pm
Wed 19 Nov | 11.30am-12.30pm
Wed 26 Nov | 11.30am-12.30pm

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Rikki-Lee Calleja | The Doula Pod

Doula Community Catch-Up

This is our Spring catch up! A 2-hour doula community gathering for any doulas who would like an opportunity to connect with other doulas.

www.thedoulapod.com.au

Thu 6 Nov | 10am-12pm

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Antonia Kersting

Family Constellations Workshop

Are you carrying pain that isn’t fully yours? Do you find yourself stuck in the same patterns — in love, health, money, or your sense of self — no matter how much you work on it? Join us for a powerful one-day workshop and experience the deep healing potential of Family and Systemic Constellation work.

www.antoniakersting.com

Sat 8 Nov | 8am-6pm

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Abby Sidery | Birth Circle

Labour, Birth, & Early Parenting Workshop

A one day labour, birth and parenting workshop to help you to feel confident heading into labour and birth; have a supportive, informed partner by your side; tools to navigate breastfeeding with ease; realistic expectations for newborn sleep; and the ability to foster a secure bond with your baby from day one.

www.birthcircle.com.au

Sun 9 Nov | 9am-5pm

Book

Zoe Naylor | Kaftan Mama

Healing Power of Essential Oils

Discover the powerful benefits of essential oils in this informative session! Learn about diffusing, therapeutic and medicinal uses, cooking tips, and DIY natural cleaning products. Every home needs a healer! All attendees receive a FREE 5ml bottle of Wild Orange Essential Oil. I can’t wait to share this with you!

www.kaftanmama.com

Wed 12, 19 & 26 Nov | 10am-12pm
Thu 13, 20 & 27 Nov | 12pm-2pm

Book

Mel Clare | Bodybright

Massage Therapist

Mel's treatments assist emotional wellness, health maintenance, restrictions & imbalances, reproductive health, fertility, pregnancy & the digestive system. Her intention is to help bring the body into alignment and balance.

www.bodybright.com.au

Thu 13 Nov | 9am-5pm

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Madelyn Wilson & Natalia Millard

Caesarean Circle

The day will flow gently with meaningful rituals, comforting words, sipping nourishing elixirs, and heartfelt connection. We’ll guide you through a restorative postnatal yin yoga flow designed to support your body’s healing after birth.

www. nataliacarmen.com.au

Sat 15 Nov | 9am-11am

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Dr Kate Levett & Heidi Williams | Acuneedling

Acuneedling Course

Come for just the one-day Acustimulation workshop (all birth workers welcome) OR come to the three-day Acuneedling course which includes the Acustimulation workshop (for AHPRA registered health professionals).

www.acuneedling.com

Sun 16 Nov | 9am-5pm
Mon 17 Nov | 9am-5pm
Tue 18 Nov | 9am-5pm

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Rebeca Martinez

Mexican Midwifery Rebozo Closing and Fire Massage Theoretical and Practical Workshop

Explore the wisdom of Mexican midwifery through hands-on practices like rebozo techniques, manteadas, fire massage, and hip closing rituals. This space invites respectful dialogue between midwifery models, centering reproductive justice, bodily autonomy, and intercultural exchange.

Sat 15 Nov | 9am-5pm
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Sun 16 Nov | 9am-5pm

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Sarah Breckenridge | Nurturing Beginnings Montessori

Montessori Mother–Baby Circle

A calm, nurturing space for mums to slow down and feel more connected to themselves and their little one. Each session blends evidence-based guidance and support grounded in the Montessori approach exploring responsive caregiving, infant development, and daily rhythms for calmer days.

www.nurturingbeginningsmontessori.org

Thu 20 Nov | 9am-10.30am
0-12 months

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Zoe Naylor | Kaftan Mama

Restorative Yoga & Woman’s Circle

Over 2 nourishing hours, Zoe will guide you through a gentle restorative yoga & stretching practice before opening for a warm women’s circle. Some morning tea will be served alongside delicious heart opening cacao. Babes in arms (0-6 months) welcome! x

www.kaftanmama.com

Thu 20 Nov | 10am-12pm
Thu 27 Nov | 10am-12pm

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Taylor | PowerBirth Course

PowerBirth Workshop

Empowering and interactive childbirth education in a small group setting with Registered midwife and childbirth educator, Taylor. Booking includes you and your chosen support person.

www.powerbirthcourse.com.au

Sat 22 Nov | 9.30am-3.30pm

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Sheryl Sidery | Birth Circle

Midwifery Skills Day

Come join Sheryl Sidery in her maternal and neonatal skills and competency day. Skills that will be practiced will be shoulder dystocia, neonatal resus, PPH, breech manoeuvres, adult BLS, and case discussions if time permits.

www.birthcircle.com.au

Sat 22 Nov | 9am-5pm

Book

Birth Time: the village

The Matriarchs of Birth Symposium

A once in a lifetime intimate gathering of six world renowned and revered matriarchs of birth - Prof Nicky Leap, Prof Sally Tracy, Prof Pat Brodie, Rhea Dempsey, Prof Hannah Dahlen and Dr Sarah Buckley. ‘Looking back, moving forward.’ Facilitated by Zoe Naylor.

www.birthtime.world

Sun 23 Nov | 8am-6pm

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Athena Hammond | The Birth Counsel

Creating Safety: Tuning into Your Superpower

In the birth world, the ability to create safety is a superpower. Safety is the foundation of relational and trauma-aware care, and the key to straightforward birth. Come and find out how tuning into your own nervous system can help you create more safety for women, people and families.

www.thebirthcounsel.com.au

Tue 25 Nov | 10am-2pm

Book

Gaby, Liz and Kylee | Ma Wisdom Training

Grandparenting Workshop

Learn about the transition to grandparenting: the importance of the role, and how to support expectant and new parents: practically, emotionally and physically through pregnancy, birth and the first 6 weeks. Learn what’s changed in today's world, newborn behaviour, communication, boundaries, and selfcare.

www.mawisdomtraining.com

Sat 29 Nov | 9am-4pm

Book

Ella & Anna | One Mama Midwife

Antenatal Class

Making birth and parenting less scary and a lot more empowering. With fun, relatable classes full of real-world tried and tested tips, One Mama Midwife helps parents prepare for every kind of birth, every step of the way.

www.onemamamidwife.com

Sat 29 Nov | 8.30am-2.30pm

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Dr Kate Levett, Danae Cappelletto, Janine Armfield

Masterclass for Parents & Birthworkers

Half of all NSW births involve interventions like induction, epidural, instrumental birth or c-sections, often leaving women feeling disempowered or disconnected from their birth experience. Learn evidence-based strategies to leave the day feeling inspired, confident and empowered!

www.danaebirthdoula.com.au

Sun 30 Nov | 9am-4.30pm

Book

December 2025

Viyanna Leo | Groove and Grow

Baby Dance Club

Uplifting dancing designed for pregnant mums and parents or caregivers with babies aged 0–18 months. This is your time to move, sweat, and reconnect with yourself—guilt-free. There are no nursery rhymes here—just upbeat tracks to energise your body and lift your spirits.

www.grooveandgrow.com.au

Wed 3 Dec | 11.30am-12.30pm
Wed 10 Dec | 11.30am-12.30pm

Book

Zoe Naylor | Kaftan Mama

Healing Power of Essential Oils

Discover the powerful benefits of essential oils in this informative session! Learn about diffusing, therapeutic and medicinal uses, cooking tips, and DIY natural cleaning products. Every home needs a healer! All attendees receive a FREE 5ml bottle of Wild Orange Essential Oil. I can’t wait to share this with you!

www.kaftanmama.com

Wed 3, 10 & 17 Dec | 10am-12pm
Thu 4, 11 & 18 Dec | 12pm-2pm

Book

Sarah Breckenridge | Nurturing Beginnings Montessori

Montessori Mother–Baby Circle

Book

Zoe Naylor | Kaftan Mama

Restorative Yoga & Woman’s Circle

Over 2 nourishing hours, Zoe will guide you through a gentle restorative yoga & stretching practice before opening for a warm women’s circle. Some morning tea will be served alongside delicious heart opening cacao. Babes in arms (0-6 months) welcome! x

www.kaftanmama.com

Thu 4 Dec | 10am-12pm
Thu 11 Dec | 10am-12pm
Thu 18 Dec | 10am-12pm

Book

Jenny Childs | Jenny Childs Calmbirth

Calmbirth Workshop

Calmbirth® gives you tools for birth. It opens you up to new ways of looking at birth that YouTube and various other realities may not provide for you. Unlike other birth education Calmbirth® has a strong emphasises on connection - with your body, your mind, your partner and your baby.

www.jennychildscalmbirth.com.au

Sat 6 Dec & Sun 7 Dec | 9am-5pm

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Claire Cleaver | The Healing Practice

Pregnancy & Postpartum Massage

Specialising in customised treatments such as lymphatic drainage, fascial release of tension in back and ribs, or deep relaxation. Postpartum massage corrects difficult labour outcomes, stimulates the lymphatic system & circulation, reduces fluid retention, helps remove unwanted toxins, relieves muscle tension, and helps reduce 'jelly belly'.

www.thehealingpractice.com.au

Sun 7 Dec | 9am-5pm
Mon 8 Dec | 9am-5pm

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Georgie Frolich | The Latch Lady

Breastfeeding Ready Workshop

A relaxed and practical breastfeeding education session, designed to help you feel confident and prepared before baby arrives. We’ll cover everything from how breastfeeding works, what’s normal in the newborn days, latch and positioning, and how your support team can help.

www.thelatchlady.com.au

Sat 13 Dec | 9am-11.30am

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