Expecting multiples?? Please join us for an opportunity to hear parents of multiples share their tips and stories on preparing for your multiples' arrival, as well as meet other expectant parents. Bring your questions and queries and hopefully they can be answered! Tea/coffee and snacks provided. This is a free event and you do not need to be a member to attend. Please reserve a ticket for each adult attending.    

Please come and join us at the next MBAWA New Parent Morning Tea, on Sunday, 24 August 2024. The New Parent Morning Tea (bubs 0-24 months) is a wonderful opportunity to meet with other parents of multiples in a very relaxed and informal setting and enjoy a cup of tea.  The morning tea will be held at Agnes Walsh House from 10:00 - 12:00pm. It is a members only event and free to attend.  Please follow the link to book your place (there is no cost, but it allows us to see who is coming). Please make sure you book enough tickets for all adults and babies attending (so two parents and triplets would be 5 tickets).  Looking forward to seeing you all there. Alicia Edwards New Parent Contact  

PLEASE NOTE: The Official Annual General Meeting notice as well as attachments has been emailed to members. If you have not received this, please contact Jess & Nat at info@mbawa.org.au.   The AGM is an important event for our Association. It is a formal meeting which provides a chance for all members of our Association to come together and hear about what has been achieved in the past year and what our goals are for the coming year. We also present to you a financial report, detailing our income and expenditure for the previous year and our current financial position.    During this meeting, we will be proposing an update to the current constitution. The constitution has been amended to comply with the 2015 Associations Act and to make small changes to allow the Association to be sustainable and around for future years to come.    Edit: nominations are now closed. To nominate a current member or committee member for a shining star award, complete the form.  To nominate a life member, please complete the form.  All committee positions will be declared vacant at the AGM and we encourage new volunteers to join our management committee.  Please click HERE to nominate for committee. Please contact Tam at hr@mbawa.org.au if you have any questions or want to know more. MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK!  The benefits to taking on a committee role are many: Meet new people and make new friends Get more involved in the Association and have your say about the services we offer Chance to learn new skills and improve your CV Get out of the house and use your brain for something non-baby related Give back to your Association and help new and expectant families Save 50% on your MBAWA membership fees Reduced childcare fees from government rebates   For any questions around the Annual General Meeting, please contact Nat or Jess at info@mbawa.org.au.    Look forward to seeing you then!

Expecting multiples?? Please join us for an opportunity to hear parents of multiples share their tips and stories on preparing for your multiples' arrival, as well as meet other expectant parents. Bring your questions and queries and hopefully they can be answered! Tea/coffee and snacks provided. This is a free event and you do not need to be a member to attend. Please reserve a ticket for each adult attending.    

Calling all parents/caregivers of multiples aged 24 months and under!!! Come join us at the next MBAWA New Parent Morning Tea to meet other parents/caregivers of young multiples over morning tea and a cuppa in a relaxed and informal setting. Have you been to one before? Come again and tell us how you're going! Repeat attendees are welcomed with open arms!  The event will be held at Agnes Walsh House, King Edward Memorial Hospital from 10:00am - 12:00pm on Saturday 18th May 2024. There will be a couple of extra sets of hands to cuddle babies on the day but you may also wish to bring a playmat with you.  This event is a members only event and free to attend. Please login to book and make sure you book enough tickets for all adults and babies attending (so two parents and triplets would be five tickets). Spots are limited due to space so please book the correct number of tickets. Look forward to seeing you all there. Stacey Sudiarta & Katie Roberts New Parent Coordinators

The Multiple Birth Association Western Australia (formerly the Twins Plus Club of WA, founded in 1974) is celebrating its 50th anniversary with high tea on Sunday 5th May 2024. We would be pleased if friends, old and new, could join us at the Lavender Bistro at 12.30pm. Tickets are $30 for high tea or $35 for high tea and a glass of sparkling rosé. Please purchase your tickets in advance. We look forward to seeing you.

Photo Day Sunday 5th May 2024 MBAWA together with Moments by Tia Johnson are able to offer MBAWA members the opportunity to have professional photos taken at a reduced rate as well as supporting our association, with Moments by Tia Johnson donating 10% of all print sales back to MBAWA The sessions cost just $150 and include a 20 minute session & 5 high resolution digital images of your choosing from an online gallery. There are options to purchase additional digital images or prints if you wish.  Tia's regular session fee is $250 so this is a unique opportunity to have professional photos of your family at an affordable price. Upon booking you will pay a $25 retainer fee directly to MBAWA, you will receive an email from Moments by Tia Johnson with a short questionaire to complete, an agreement to sign and an invoice to pay the $125 balance which is due at least 1 week prior to the photo day for your session to be confirmed. Please note any babies must be able to sit with assistance to be photographed as sessions run for only 20 minutes. Two generations of family only please. Contact Tia to discuss booking a full private session for extended families.

It’s that wonderful time of the year again!  The Multiple Birth Association for Western Australia Committee and Event Coordinators Larissa Macpherson and Samantha Parke, would like to invite you and your family to join us for our Annual Family Picnic. Details: Sunday 28th April  Taylor Reserve in Victoria Park 9am to 12pm What's happening on the day! * Get up close with soft and fluffy animals from the Swan Valley Cuddly Animal Farm * Free play with a variety of lawn games * Dedicated play zones for tiny tots and toddlers by Tumble Tots * Talented face painting by Kids Parties Remember * Much needed massages for parents and other adults by Corporate Hands * A free juice box for children  * Inner Bean Mobile Coffee Van available for your coffee and morning tea fix  There is plenty of free car parking available at Taylor Reserve close to the Picnic area and plenty of space for your picnic rugs, prams and wagons.  Please BYO picnic rug, food and drinks (no alcohol is permitted).  Inner Bean Mobile Coffee Van will be available if you would like to make a purchase. Members are encouraged to BYO a reusable coffee cup to avoid single use. Inner Bean have kindly agreed to give back to our Multiple Birth Association 50 cents from every coffee purchase to help with our community engagement which serve you, our families with multiples. There is no need to print your tickets, simply present yourself and any accompanying family members at the registration table to receive your wrist bands and a free juice box for the kids. Please bring some cash to support our raffle available on the day and aid in our fundraising efforts. With the exception of the Inner Bean Coffee Van, all entertainment will be provided to members at no cost.  Ticketing information: When purchasing your tickets please add one for each family member attending. Adult tickets have been limited to 2. An additional 2 Adult tickets can be purchased for grandparents/ support person if required. MBAWA receive no financial assistance from the government and solely runs on the support of our financial members. If you have any questions on ticketing or the Picnic itself, please feel free to email events@mbawa.org.au  There will be something for everyone and we look forward to seeing you there. Thanks for your support!

This workshop will be led by an experienced breastfeeding counsellor from the Australian Breastfeeding Association, a counsellor who is also a mother of twins. This is a great opportunity to learn some practical skills to help you and your babies in establishing breastfeeding. https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/ This is a free event and you do not need to be a member to attend. Please reserve a ticket for each adult attending.   Note, the Expectant Parents Meeting will precede this meeting and will run from 12:00 - 14:00. Please see seperate event to register. https://pdmba.tidyhq.com/public/schedule/events/57903-expectant-parents-meeting Expecting multiples?? Please join us for an opportunity to hear parents of multiples share their tips and stories on preparing for your multiples' arrival, as well as meet other expectant parents. Bring your questions and queries and hopefully they can be answered! Tea/coffee and snacks provided. This is a free event and you do not need to be a member to attend. Please reserve a ticket for each adult attending.  

Expecting multiples?? Please join us for an opportunity to hear parents of multiples share their tips and stories on preparing for your multiples' arrival, as well as meet other expectant parents. Bring your questions and queries and hopefully they can be answered! Tea/coffee and snacks provided. This is a free event and you do not need to be a member to attend. Please reserve a ticket for each adult attending.     Note, the Breastfeeding Workshop for Expectant Parents will follow this meeting and will run from 14:00 - 15:00. Please see seperate event to register. https://pdmba.tidyhq.com/public/schedule/events/57905-breastfeeding-workshop-for-expectant-parents This workshop will be led by an experienced breastfeeding counsellor from the Australian Breastfeeding Association, a counsellor who is also a mother of twins. This is a great opportunity to learn some practical skills to help you and your babies in establishing breastfeeding. https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/ This is a free event and you do not need to be a member to attend. Please reserve a ticket for each adult attending.  

Calling all parents/caregivers of multiples aged 24 months and under!!!   Come join us at the next MBAWA New Parent Morning Tea to meet other parents/caregivers of young multiples over morning tea and a cuppa in a relaxed and informal setting.   The event will be held at Agnes Walsh House, King Edward Memorial Hospital from 10:00am - 12:00pm on Saturday 17th February 2024. There will be a couple of extra sets of hands to cuddle babies on the day but you may also wish to bring a playmat with you.    This event is a members only event and free to attend. Please login to book and make sure you book enough tickets for all adults and babies attending (so two parents and triplets would be five tickets). Spots are limited due to space so please book the correct number of tickets.   Look forward to seeing you all there. Stacey Sudiarta New Parent Coordinator

Calling all Dudes - Dads' Night Out is back on! On Saturday 3rd February we'll be heading to Rosemount Bowl for some tenpin action, and then onto the Rosemount Hotel for some food and drink after. Email me at dads@mbawa.org.au if you have any questions. Boring stuff - please note the cost of the bowling and food and drinks will be at the attendee's expense.  Cheers! Ed (Dads' Contact)