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Birth for Humankind provides pregnancy, birth & postnatal support.

Birth for Humankind is a Melbourne-based non-profit organisation providing free pregnancy, birth and postnatal support to birthing people experiencing social and financial disadvantage. We support young women, women from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds, women experiencing homelessness, as well as other people in vulnerable, at-risk or disadvantaged circumstances, who benefit most from contin

uous care and support but face many barriers that can prevent access to it. Our team of volunteer doulas are dedicated to improving the birth experiences and outcomes to women and birthing people who may otherwise go without adequate care and support.

05/06/2026

Support during birth can change everything.

Our volunteer doulas delivered almost 2,000 hours of care last year, helping parentings feel confident, informed, and safe.

Give today, and ensure no one has to birth alone.
With 🩷 from the Birth for Humankind Team

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04/06/2026

Not every parent has the same access to safe, supported care. Some face financial stress, others are navigating cultural or language barriers, and some are experiencing trauma, family violence, or isolation.

Your support ensures Birth for Humankind’s volunteer doulas can step in, provide care, and show up when it matters most.

Give today, and ensure no one has to birth alone.
With 🩷 from the Birth for Humankind Team

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03/06/2026

Every parent deserves care, presence, and support when it matters most.

With volunteer doulas by their side, parents feel safe, informed, and supported during pregnancy, birth, and early parenting.

Give today, and ensure no one has to birth alone.
With 🩷 from the Birth for Humankind Team

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02/06/2026

Every parent deserves care, presence, and support when it matters most.

This EOFY, your support ensures our volunteer doulas can continue to provide guidance, reassurance, and advocacy for families across Greater Melbourne.

Give today, and ensure no one has to birth alone.
With 🩷 from the Birth for Humankind Team

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31/05/2026

No one should birth alone.

This EOFY, your support ensures volunteer doulas can continue to provide care, guidance, and presence for parents across Melbourne.

Give today, and ensure no one has to birth alone.
With 🩷 from the Birth for Humankind Team

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29/05/2026

Have you met our wonderful Programs Team yet?

Ingrid is our Case Support & Engagement Lead, and Amber is our Case Support Officer.

Our Programs Team have been leading our new Doula Support Events, and they’d love to have you join them at the next one!

These in-person evenings are designed to bring together Birth for Humankind volunteer doulas and the wider birth support community to connect, learn, and support one another.

📍 Shop 48, The Harmony Centre (46/48 The Mall, Heidelberg West)
🗓 Wednesday 10th June
⏰ 7:00pm-8:30pm
💵 FREE!

Please make sure you RSVP if you’re planning to attend, and let us know if your plans change. It really helps us ensure everyone is accounted for and cared for on the night!

Stay tuned for more Doula Support Events happening across Melbourne this year!

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28/05/2026

DON’T FORGET: Calling all doulas across Australia!

We’re sharing an opportunity to take part in the Australian Doula Work Survey, led by A/Prof Sarah Ireland and Dr Sarah Khaw.

This survey focuses on work models, services provided, working conditions, and pay, to build a clearer picture of current doula practice.

⏱ Time commitment: 8-10 minutes (a little longer if you choose optional questions)
📱 Access: Mobile, tablet, or computer
🔗 Survey link: Check out our bio, or copy and paste the following URL into your Internet browser:
https://cdu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eWkTX3mORnKuhFk?RID=CGC_ST8MzxGc3ZgAdSY&Q_CHL=email

The survey is open from 7 May to 21 June 2026.

Your insights will help to better understand:
- how doulas are currently working across different contexts
- the range of services provided
- typical pay structures and conditions

Optional questions also explore factors that may influence:
- doula wellbeing
- the sustainability of practice

Participation is voluntary and anonymous. No identifying information is collected. Please avoid including names of clients, workplaces, or specific locations in open responses. You may skip any question or exit at any time.

Ethics approval has been granted by:
- Menzies School of Health Research (HREC 2022-4291)
- NT Health Research Governance Office (HREC 2022-4291)
- Charles Darwin University HREC (H22053)

If you’re a doula, or know someone who is, please consider taking part and sharing with your networks!

25/05/2026

Doula affirmation of the day 💭

Birth can be unpredictable.

Your grounded presence offers stability when it’s needed most.

With 🩷 from the Birth for Humankind Team

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22/05/2026

Come join us...

We’re excited to continue our Doula Support Events across Melbourne in 2026!

These in-person evenings are designed to bring together Birth for Humankind volunteer doulas and the wider birth support community to connect, learn, and support one another.

Join us in the north this time (stay tuned for other events/locations!) for a relaxed 90-minute evening of professional development and networking, featuring guest speaker Sonya Edwards from Mother Nature, with a focus on self-care and aromatherapy.

Whether you’re a current Birth for Humankind volunteer or a part of the wider birth support community, this is your chance to:
- Grow your network, knowledge, and confidence
- Learn about services that can support your clients before/after their Birth for Humankind journey
- Connect with other birth support workers in your local community

📍 Shop 48, The Harmony Centre (46/48 The Mall, Heidelberg West)
🗓 Wednesday 10th June
⏰ 7:00pm-8:30pm
💵 FREE!

Please make sure you RSVP if you’re planning to attend, and let us know if your plans change. It really helps us ensure everyone is accounted for and cared for on the night!

Stay tuned for more Doula Support Events happening across Melbourne this year!

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18/05/2026

Pregnancy, birth, and early parenting can be isolating. Especially for people experiencing financial hardship or systemic disadvantage.

At Birth for Humankind, our volunteer doulas walk alongside clients every step of the way. From appointments and hospital visits to navigating complex health systems, we ensure no one feels lost, unsupported, or invisible.

Justice in birth isn’t just an idea, it’s about providing the guidance, presence, and advocacy every person deserves.

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Address

552 Victoria Street
North Melbourne, VIC
3051

Telephone

+611300073086

Website

http://www.birthforhumankind.org/

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