Our Passion, Your Journey

Empowering Mums Through Movement

Beyond offering a safe & fun fitness class, our mission is to foster a supportive community for new mums, emphasising our five brand values of inclusivity, authenticity, quality, support, & passion. Our objective extends beyond physical fitness, aiding in post-birth recovery, promoting mental well-being, & facilitating community connections.

Brooke teaching a class with a baby carrier

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What We Do

Bonding Through Movement and Revolutionising Postnatal Fitness

Kangatraining is a revolutionary postnatal fitness program that allows mums to workout with their babies. Founded in Austria and brought to Australia in 2013, it's designed for all mothers cleared to exercise postpartum, regardless of fitness experience, with a key emphasis on the highest standards in safe postnatal exercise & safe babywearing.

Our mission is to empower mothers to prioritise their health while bonding with their babies. We're committed to improving postnatal recovery, enhancing fitness, and fostering a supportive community. Join Kangatraining, where every workout strengthens both body and mother-baby bond.

Great to meet new mums in the area.

“This has been an amazing experience to get out of the house with babes, great exercise for postpartum and great to meet new mums in the area and share the experience of being a mum! It’s been good for a weekly Routine.
Thank you Kanga”

Rachel

Mother of Abigail

I felt comfortable from day one.

“This was my first exercise postpartum and I felt comfortable from day one. Love the variety of exercise and being outdoors with KangaMix. Highly recommend for mums with young bubs as a way to get out of the house and do something for yourself while having bub snuggles!”

Casey

Mother of Isla

Kanga has helped immensely.

“Kanga has become such a highlight of my week since I started with my second baby. I’ve found the transition from one to two children quite challenging, and developed postpartum anxiety.
Over the last couple of months I’ve started feeling much better thanks to working with a psychologist and I also truly believe that attending Kanga has helped immensely.”

Sarah

Mother of Jacob & Amiya

Mel Jessup with baby on her back in a carrier

Meet Our Country Leader

Mel Jessup: Championing Kangatraining in Australia

Mel Jessup became a Kangatraining Instructor in January 2017 after struggling to find a class that truly suited both her and her baby.

Driven by a passion to bring the full range of Kangatraining programs to her local community, she went on to complete her Certificate III in Fitness.

To further support parents through all stages of early parenthood, Mel continued building on her knowledge — becoming a Doula, an Infant First Aid Educator, and a certified Babywearing Consultant through the Australian Babywearing Association in 2020. In 2021, she also completed Tupler Technique training with Master Trainer Nicole Pascher.

In June 2025, Mel stepped into the role of Kangatraining Country Leader for Australia. With deep experience and a heart for empowering families, she’s excited to support instructors and grow this incredible program nationwide.

Meet Our Global Leader

Nicole Pascher: Global Leader and Founder of Kangatraining

Nicole Pascher, the founder of Kangatraining, is from Vienna, Austria. With over 25 years in the fitness industry, she is also a former dancer and a mother of three.

While pregnant with her youngest child, she specialized in pre- and postnatal fitness and created Kangatraining after her daughter didn’t want to be a passive participant on the mat next to her while Nicole worked out. Her daughter wanted to be held and so Kangatraining was created in 2008! Kangatraining began in Australia in 2013 in Melbourne and has been growing and expanding ever since.

Nicole continues to teach PreKanga, Kangatraining, KangaBurn, and KangaPowerhouse in Vienna.

Our Trainers

Meet Some of Our Trainers

Ela Raff

Kangatraining South Melbourne

I struggled with postnatal depression after having my little one and was desperately looking to find a community around me. Unfortunately it was right at the start of COVID, so what I needed was really hard to find.

Something like Kanga would have really helped me through that beautiful, yet challenging time. Meeting others, moving together, chatting, connecting - that’s what Kanga means to me.

As a trainer I’d like to create a space and community like that, help mums through a tough time and motivate to carry their babies at the same time, as I’m very passionate about Babywearing. Kanga is all this and more. It’s fun!

Visit Ela’s Kangatraining Profile

Carly Brown

Kangatraining Yarraville

After having my second baby, I really wanted to stay connected to my community and help my community while staying with my children too. So finding a path that let me do that was vital. In popped Kangatraining! I could tick off all my ideals with one class. It was such a no-brainer. I've loved every day of my Kanga trainer career so far. Thank you, Kanga, for allowing me to stay connected with my baby and community while filling my own cup too.

Visit Carly's Kangatraining Profile

Shamika

Former Kangatraining Trainer

I wanted to provide a safe and fun environment for mums to exercise and bond with their little ones. I also wanted to create a community of mums supporting one another, and Kangatraining is the perfect environment to bring mums together. The bonus is bringing my babies to work with me!

Rebecca Clutterbuck

Former Kangatraining Trainer

Kangatraining wasn't available in my area, and as a single mum with two under 4, I really needed somewhere to exercise with my kids in tow! I found the trainer's course when my second was 14 months old and discovered it could fit into our world! I could pick my own hours, gain strength postpartum, socialise with local mums (and amazing trainers across Australia and New Zealand!), but most importantly, it helped my mental health. I truly needed Kangatraining in my life and wish I had found it earlier!!

Moment of Strength

See Our Kangatraining Mums in Action

Map of Australian KangaTraining locations

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You Can Kanga With us All Over Australia

If there's no Kanga in your area yet, keep checking back! New instructors start several times a year. And if you can't wait, become an instructor yourself!

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Begin a Rewarding Career. Become a Certified Kangatraining Instructor

Turn your passion for fitness and motherhood into a rewarding career. As a Kangatraining instructor, you'll have the unique opportunity to work with your baby by your side, inspire other mums, and enjoy a flexible schedule that fits your lifestyle.

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