Limited-time reduced tuition for end of life doula training

If you have been waiting for the right moment to begin or deepen your end of life training, this is it.

Until 31 December 2025, we are making our two most loved trainings more affordable so more people can step into this work with confidence, care and strong support.

Why now?

Something significant is happening in end of life care. Across Australia, organisations are showing much greater interest and engagement with end of life doulas. Aged care providers, carer support services, primary health networks and palliative care teams are reaching out for training for people who can accompany families with clarity and kindness.

Recent highlights include:

• Strong interest following HELD’s presentation at the Oceanic Palliative Care Conference
• Preparing the Way’s founder and lead educator Helen Callanan presented at a panel at the Ageing Australia Conference
• Preparing the Way delivering caregiver training with Carer Gateway in Central Western NSW that is now being sought by other organisations
• Catholic Care staff are undertaking the End of Life Doula Skill Set
• Hunter and Central Coast PHN funding support workers through the Skill Set
• Multiple aged care organisations approaching us for staff training
• Preparing the Way was named NSW State Winner of the Telstra 2025 Best of Business Awards in Championing Health.

The wave of interest is building; we invite you to ride it with us. People with your passion and skills will be needed to support individuals and families, educate communities, and bridge the gaps in end of life care.

The end of life doula training offer

Foundation Workshop Save A$70

Learn the basics. Our Foundation Workshop will give you a solid basic understanding of the stages of living and how to support someone approaching their end of life. A deposit is required.

Intensive Course Save A$235

The Intensive Course is a deep, immersive, and comprehensive training on end of life care and the work of an end of life doula. A deposit is required.

Bundle: Foundation Workshop + Intensive Course Save A$495

Book both the Foundation Workshop and Intensive Course together and pay last year’s price. No payment plan is available.

Enrol by 31 December for any Foundation Workshop or Intensive Course scheduled through 30 June 2026 to access this offer.

What you’ll gain with our end of life doula training

Practical skills you can use right away
Our nine-hour Foundation Workshop builds core death literacy, communication and planning skills so you can accompany individuals and circles of care through end of life conversations with clarity and calm.

Depth, confidence and real-world application
The four-day Intensive Course takes you further with practice scenarios, reflective work and community learning so you can accompany people across different settings with professional presence. We also explore how to start working in this space as well.

Pathways to recognised learning
Preparing the Way offers the End of Life Doula Skill Set and the 10966NAT Certificate IV in End of Life Doula Services, Australia’s only national accreditation in this field. The Foundation Workshop and Intensive Course build essential capability and confidence for those pathways.

A learning community that lasts
Join a network of trainees, educators and practitioners who share resources, encouragement and opportunities across Australia and New Zealand.

Who is this end of life doula training for?

• People preparing for their own or someone’s end of life who want informed, compassionate support skills.
• Professionals in nursing, palliative care, aged care, allied health, chaplaincy, social work and funeral care seeking high impact professional development.
• Those exploring the end of life doula profession who want credible, values aligned training in Australia and New Zealand.

How to claim the offer

1. Choose your training: Foundation Workshop, Intensive Course or the Bundle.
2. Pick any available date through 30 June 2026.
3. Complete enrolment by 31 December 2025 to lock in the reduced price.

Questions about dates, access needs or workplace group bookings? Contact us. We would love to help you, talk about your goals and assist you map the best next step for you.

Why Preparing the Way

We are leaders in end of life doula training in Australia and New Zealand.

We have educators with deep, real-world experience across homes, hospitals, aged care and community.

Training is designed for impact, not just information. We offer practical frameworks, reflective integration and a supportive supervision culture.

Now is a powerful time to upskill. The landscape is shifting, and communities are looking for people who can accompany others with clarity, kindness and capability at end of life.

You have the heart for this. We will give you the skills.
Enrol today, save now and start strong.