Building a Private Midwifery Practice Workshop is a full-day, information-packed event designed for midwives already in private practice or those aspiring to start their own. It’s also ideal for any maternity care professional looking to launch or grow a private practice.

This practical and empowering workshop provides the tools, strategies, and insights you need to succeed in the private maternity care space.

We strongly encourage in-person attendance to fully benefit from the interactive sessions and networking opportunities. However, if you’re unable to join us in person, a Zoom option is also available.

Please note: We’ve made some changes to the workshops! This event covers the exact same content as the previous Your Private Practice Getting It Right workshop.

Building a Private Midwifery Practice Covers:

The nuts and bolts of setting a practice
Skills needed for private practice
Successful running of the practice
Planning for the future.

You will take home a comprehensive resource portfolio to help you start and run a private practice.

Who Will Benefit from this Workshop?

Primarily, midwives wanting to enter or improve their private practice will benefit from Building a Private Midwifery Practice Workshop. Midwives have an unprecedented opportunity to work in private practice, providing one-to-one midwifery care to women and their families. Consequently, midwives can practice to the full scope of their skills in private midwifery practice. Another advantage is that PI insurance covers midwifery (except for homebirth). As a result, women benefit from increased continuity of midwifery care. Additionally, women have the benefit of accessing Medicare and health fund rebates.

However, all maternity care professionals will find this workshop valuable. The following health professionals are encouraged to attend:

Midwives
Lactation Consultants
Doulas
Birth and Parenting Educators
Early Childhood Nurses
Physiotherapists
Doctors

Building a Private Midwifery Practice – Workshop Objectives

✔ Build Strong Foundations – Explore key aspects of setting up and running a successful private midwifery practice.
✔ Understand Care Models – Examine a variety of care models suited to private practice.
✔ Plan for Success – Learn how to develop a clear, achievable business plan.
✔ Step In with Confidence – Gain the tools and assurance needed to enter private practice.
✔ Take Home Tools – Receive a comprehensive resource portfolio to support your journey.
✔ Make Your Mark – Discover effective marketing opportunities to grow your practice.

Continuing Professional Development Points

CPD Endoresed hours: 6.5

Program

Download our full Building a Private Midwifery Practice Workshop program here FULL PROGRAM PDF

Facilitator

Learn more about our facilitator Jane Palmer

Cost

The cost for this comprehensive workshop is $250. Workshop cost includes morning tea, afternoon tea, workshop folders and notes. Student and group discounts are available. For further information please email or phone us on (02) 9630 5357 for details.

The Early Bird discounted ticket is $210.00. $40 off if you pay before 19th September 2025.

Here are the dates of the Building a Private Midwifery Practice Workshop for 2025

ONLINE: 3 x 2-hour sessions (Tuesday evening 4th, 11th, 18th February 2025)
SYDNEY: Friday 31st October 2025

Workshop numbers are limited.

If your hospital or area health service wants to sponsor a program on this topic for the benefit of you and your colleagues, please email or phone us on (02) 9630 5357 for information on how to set up in-service courses through Birth International.