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Free End of Life Doula Info Session
Live online Q&A (not training)
Join our free one-hour live online session to learn about Preparing the Way’s training options, costs, and what’s the best fit for you before you enrol.
What you’ll get from this session:
- A clear overview of the Foundation Workshop, Intensive Course, and accredited options (Skill Set and the 11440NAT Certificate IV in End of Life Doula Services).
- Help to decide what’s the best fit for you, whether you’re learning for personal reasons, professional practice, or becoming an end of life doula.
- Practical details: time commitment, delivery format, pricing, and what happens after you register.
- For organisations and teams: how staff can join public workshops, and when tailored workplace training is a better fit.
Bring your questions. We’ll leave plenty of time for Q&A.
Foundation Workshop
Start with the essentials. Our Foundation Workshop builds core end of life doula literacy and practical skills for personal learning, professional practice, or becoming an end of life doula.
This workshop is for anyone who wants to feel more confident and prepared around end of life, whether that’s supporting someone close to you, showing up in your community, or strengthening your work in a care role. It is the starting point for our end of life doula practice pathway.
The Foundation Workshop is delivered live online via Zoom over one full day or two half-days.
Intensive Course
Our Intensive Course is a four-day deep dive into what end of life doulas do, how we do it, where we work, and why this support matters.
This is our flagship training. It is ideal for people moving toward end of life doula practice, and for professionals who want to strengthen their end of life skills for their current role.
This course is delivered live online via Zoom by our most experienced educators. Places are limited to 10 participants per class to support a safe, guided space for deep exploration and sharing.
End of Life Doula Skill Set
Our End of Life Doula Skill Set includes four nationally accredited, end of life doula-specific units that are unique to Preparing the Way. It’s an option for nationally accredited training without committing to the full 15-unit Certificate IV.
The End of Life Doula Skill Set contains four units:
- NAT11440001 – Explore end of life care options and the role of the end of life doula.
- NAT11440002 – Provide holistic support through the end of life phase in preferred environment.
- NAT11440003 – Undertake holistic after death care.
- NAT11440004 – Provide holistic funeral and bereavement support.
Participants can complete one or more of the four units.
11440NAT Certificate IV in End of Life Doula Services
Our 11440NAT Certificate IV in End of Life Doula Services is a world-first and Australia’s only national accreditation.
This course equips you with the knowledge and skills to provide high-quality, holistic support for someone through the end of life period. It suits people who want a nationally accredited pathway in end of life doula services.
The 11440NAT Certificate IV in End of Life Doula Services is an 18-month course with entry requirements. If accepted, you will enrol with Essential Skills Training and Recruitment (RTO ID 91729). Training is delivered in partnership with Preparing the Way.
Workplace training (tailored)
We design and deliver tailored training for organisations and teams who want doula-informed skills in end of life support and communication.
Workplace training is developed in conversation with you, so it fits your setting, your team, and the people you support. Sessions can be delivered live online or in person, and can be designed as a short introduction or a deeper program.
If you’re exploring training for your team, get in touch and we’ll discuss your needs and next steps.
Want to know more? Get in touch!
If you need help figuring out where to start or would like more information about our end of life doula training, please contact us. We’re always available to chat through all our end of life doula training options to help you decide what’s best for you.
Testimonials
The Foundation Workshop is an excellent and comprehensive introduction to the world of end-of-life planning and death literacy, irrespective of whether or not you wish to proceed with further study to become a professional end-of-life doula. The workshop is well constructed, with excellent documentation, access to numerous other resources (relevant across various jurisdictions) and is backed up with strong administrative support.
Preparing the Way’s Intensive Course is so beautifully put together. It answers so many delicate questions and ideas we have swimming in our heads. It helps us all in many ways to travel that journey with peace of mind. Helping family and friends to maybe view death as a ‘part of life’ and maybe helping family members in the future or other ‘travellers’ at this end part of the journey.
Staff acknowledged that this is a high-burnout area of practice, and self-care and worker wellbeing were critical to monitor and manage.
Preparing the Way facilitators were able to provide self-care strategies and networking opportunities for allied health staff who don’t always have the opportunity to attend training that focused on these areas.