A Celebration of Storytelling and Birth
A Celebration of Storytelling and Birth
The inaugural Birth Stories on Stage event in Murwillumbah was a powerful evening of storytelling, connection and community. With standing room only, a diverse group of storytellers took to the stage (via an incredible pink vulva installation) to share honest, raw and moving accounts of birth — highlighting its importance not just for families, but for culture and future generations. The event was a resounding success, raising funds for our upcoming Birth Wellness Festival 2025. Thank you to everyone who joined us, the ripple effects are still being felt!
What’s next: Birth Wellness Festival
With the success of Birth Stories on Stage now behind us, the spotlight turns to the main event: the Birth Wellness Festival 2025. The festival will be held at the Murwillumbah Showgrounds on 13-14 September 2025. Momentum is building, and the Birth Wellness team is excited to be carrying the energy forward into spring! If you haven’t already, you can purchase an early bird ticket for the Festival here.
We’re also looking for kind, capable, community-minded folks to join our volunteer crew for this year’s Festival. Whether you can lend a hand with setup, pack down, ticketing, parking, stage support, kids’ activities, or general festival magic, we need your support to make this community event happen.
Alongside the festival preparation we have the launch of Birth Wellness, the Podcast. Stay tuned to find out more!
Birth Story Circles at Heart and Soul
After the success of Birth Stories on Stage, we have introduced Birth Story Circles at Heart and Soul of Wellness, which takes place in a cosier setting with cake and chai. Listening to stories is different to birth preparation workshops or watching YouTube videos. There is wisdom to be gleaned that no textbook can teach.
The next Birth Story Circle is for Men on Saturday 2 August at 2pm. This is for dads to share their story about witnessing their baby being born, and the emotions they felt/feel about becoming a dad. This is a men’s only gathering and will be facilitated by Jamil, a new dad himself.