What to expect at the Birth Wellness Festival

As August approaches, I want to invite you to join us for our fifth year running of the Birth Wellness Festival, here in beautiful Murwillumbah, Northern NSW.

The Birth Wellness Festival is a grassroots gathering held on the weekend of August 8-9, and everyone is welcome!

We are bringing together birth professionals, including midwives, doulas, and educators, with pregnant women, families, and the community. It’s an opportunity to gather, connect, and truly celebrate birth.

The vision of the festival has always been to raise consciousness around birth and create a whole new paradigm. We are not political—we recognise that the maternity system is broken and needs a lot of change, but that is not our job. Instead, our focus is on empowerment.

“If you are ready to be part of a movement that believes birth can be joyful, empowering, and even fun — this is your place. The Birth Wellness Festival exists to rewrite the story. Birth is not something to fear, it is something to celebrate, and we are here to show you why.

One of the things our community loves most about the festival is what happens between the sessions. Yes, we have inspiring workshops and presentations, but some of the most meaningful moments happen over a cup of chai, with someone you just met, or in a spontaneous conversation that changes the way you see everything. That is the magic of coming together.”

We believe that if we give women choice and inform them of what their options are, they will become empowered and self-autonomous. Instead of giving away their power, they can believe in their ability to birth their babies, feel confident, and even have fun!

When we plan the Birth Wellness Festival, every decision is made with the intention to nurture, inform, and honour everyone who attends. Because we receive no funding, this is a true grassroots effort fuelled by passion. It is a labour of love for our community.

Every year, attendees tell us that the Birth Wellness Festival is a deeply moving experience, and that is because it is more than just an event. It is designed to fill your cup, expand your knowledge, and surround you with a supportive village.

Meet some of our speakers

Jenny Blyth

With more than 40 years of experience supporting natural birth, Jenny Blyth is one of Australia's most respected birth educators and bodyworkers.

An author, filmmaker and international trainer, she is passionate about helping parents prepare for birth, reduce birth trauma and reconnect with the wisdom of the body through gentle, hands-on approaches.

Anna Watts

Anna Watts is a sacred birth educator, doula mentor, author and grandmother who has been supporting women through birth for more than 30 years.

Founder of the Celebration of Birth Doula Academy, she weaves together birth wisdom, spirituality and feminine traditions to inspire deeper trust in birth as a profound rite of passage.

Fiona Maree

Fiona Maree is a full-spectrum doula, childbirth educator, menstrual educator and Shamanic Womancraft Practitioner based in the Northern Rivers.

Passionate about supporting women through every stage of life, she is dedicated to rebuilding community, honouring rites of passage and creating stronger support for families.

Kirilly Dawn

Kirilly Dawn is a Barkindji woman, birth doula, dancer and somatic embodiment practitioner. Her work invites people to reconnect with the wisdom of their bodies through movement, body sovereignty and intuitive awareness, offering gentle support for birth, healing and life's many transitions.

Dr Oscar Serrallach

Dr Oscar Serrallach is an integrative GP, internationally recognised for his pioneering work in maternal health and postnatal depletion.

Author of The Postnatal Depletion Cure, he is passionate about helping mothers restore their health and wellbeing, believing that healthier mothers create healthier families and communities.

We have gathered experienced birth workers, health professionals, and thought leaders who will explore the latest ideas and timeless wisdom around birth, motherhood, and early parenting.

The festival program will include:

Interactive Birth Talk Circles
This is your space to ask questions, share experiences, and participate in meaningful conversations. We will be diving into pregnancy, birth, postpartum healing, vibrational flower essences, breastfeeding, womb health, nervous system regulation, and conscious parenting.

A Vibrant Marketplace
Explore a beautiful marketplace featuring birth professionals, doulas, educators, practitioners, artisans, and community organisations sharing products, services, and resources that support pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and family wellbeing.

A Community of Connection
More than anything, the festival is an opportunity to connect with like-minded families, parents-to-be, grandparents, birth workers, and community members who share a vision for healthy beginnings and thriving families.

You can visit the Birth Wellness Festival website for all the details and to secure your spot.

What I'm trying to tell you is that the Birth Wellness Festival is going to be an amazing, oxytocin-filled gathering. It’s a space to reclaim your power and celebrate the journey of birth.

It’s my favourite time of year, and I can’t wait to share this beautiful space with you!