Calling all parents/caregivers of multiples aged 24 months and under!!!   Come join us at the next MBAWA New Parent Afternoon Tea to meet other parents/caregivers of young multiples over afternoon tea and a cuppa in a relaxed and informal setting.   The event will be held at Tom Dadour Community Centre in Subiaco from 2:30 - 4:30pm on Saturday 23 July 2022. 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.    It is free to attend but you must book your place via the link below. Please 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.   Tam Cochrane New Parent Coordinator   The New Parent Afternoon Tea is a members only event - you will be required to enter your email address and login password to book tickets. When you RSVP please purchase a ticket for each family member attending, including babies.  

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 the meeting we will NOT be proposing any amendments to our Constitution.   The meeting will be held at Agnes Walsh Lounge. Entry is through the main doors of KEMH and proof of vaccination and a  negative RAT needs to be provided as well as a short survey which can be completed prior. Further details can be found HERE.   To nominate a current member or committee member for a shining star award, complete the form HERE.   To nominate a life member, please email info@mbawa.org.au 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. 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   Please contact Jess at info@mbawa.org.au if you have any questions or want to know more. Look forward to seeing you then!

Photo Day Sunday 12th June 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 then receive an email from Moments by Tia Johnson with an invoice to pay the $125 balance by 5th of June 2022. 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 private extended family session.

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 will be answered! Tea/coffee and snacks provided. This is a free event and you do not need to be a member to attend.  

Photo Day Saturday 7th May 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 alone is $200 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 then receive an email from Moments by Tia Johnson with an invoice to pay the $125 balance by 30th April 2022. Please note any babies must be able to sit with assistance to be photographed as sessions run for only 20 minutes. 

Photo Day Sunday 10th April  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 alone is $200 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 then receive an email from Moments by Tia Johnson with an invoice to pay the $125 balance by 3rd April 2022. Please note any babies must be able to sit with assistance to be photographed as sessions run for only 20 minutes. 

Please join us for our annual family Easter picnic. There will be fun for all ages!  We are holding the picnic at Taylor Reserve in Victoria Park, with so much space and plenty of free parking for everyone just meters from the picnic on either side of the reserve. What's happening on the day... * Bouncy castle  * The hygge animal farm  * Garden games * Tiny tots zone * Face painting  * Massages for parents * Bubble zone  * Free treat & cold drink for all  There is no need to print your tickets, just present yourself and family at the welcome table to receive your wrist bands to enjoy the festivities.  Please note all entertainment & cold drink vouchers will be provided to members at no cost.  This year we encourage members to BYO a picnic or make a purchase from one of our vendors who will be on-site, we have a Coffee and Ice Cream Van. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated back to MBAWA. Our vendors all accept cash or card payments.  Please bring some cash to support our raffle/ guess the lollies and fundraising games! Ticketing update: When selecting your tickets please add one for each family member attending. You will notice this year, adult tickets have been limited to 2 adults. An additional 2 Adult tickets can be purchased for grandparents/ support person. These additional tickets will attract a small fee of $5 each. This fee helps support MBAWA as we encounter the rising costs of hosting the annual picnics. If you have any questions on ticketing, please feel free to email info@mbawa.org.au This event is operating under WA COVID safe guidelines, if you feel unwell closer to the date of the event, can you please ensure that you stay at home and adhere to the COVID requirements. If you have any questions regarding this event please do not hesitate to contact us at info@mbawa.org.au

Please join us for our annual family Christmas picnic. There will be fun for all ages!  We are holding the picnic at Taylor Reserve in Victoria Park, with so much space and plenty of free parking for everyone just meters from the picnic on either side of the reserve. What's happening on the day... * Bouncy castle  * Family train rides  * The hygge animal farm  * Garden games * Tiny tots zone * Face painting  * Massages for parents * Bubble zone  * Free cold drink for all our guests. There is no need to print your tickets, just present yourself and family at the welcome table to receive your wrist bands to enjoy the festivities.  Please note all entertainment & cold drink vouchers will be provided to members at no cost.  This year we encourage members to BYO a picnic or make a purchase from one of our vendors who will be on-site, we have a Pizza, Coffee and Ice Cream Van. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated back to MBAWA. Our vendors all accept cash or card payments.  Please bring some cash to support our raffle/ guess the lollies! Ticketing update: When selecting your tickets please add one for each family member attending. You will notice this year, adult tickets have been limited to 2 adults. An additional 2 Adult tickets can be purchased for grandparents/ support person. These additional tickets will attract a small fee of $5 each. This fee helps support MBAWA as we encounter the rising costs of hosting the annual picnics. If you have any questions on ticketing, please feel free to email info@mbawa.org.au or events@mbawa.org.au This event is operating under WA COVID safe guidelines, if you feel unwell closer to the date of the event, can you please ensure that you stay at home and adhere to the COVID requirements. If you have any questions regarding this event please do not hesitate to contact us at events@mbawa.org.au

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 will be answered! Tea/coffee and snacks provided. This is a free event and you do not need to be a member to attend. Places are limited due to room capacity restrictions. **To find the Lower Ground Conference Room at King Edward Memorial Hospital, please find the lifts at the end of the main corridor and go down to Lower Ground level. Once you have exited the lift, walk down the corridor to your right then through the doors to your left. The room will be on your right - sounds confusing but it's not that hard to find!  Hope to see you there! Katrina and Alicia MBAWA Expectant Parent Coordinators

Calling all parents/caregivers of multiples aged 24 months and under!!!   Come join us at the next MBAWA New Parent Afternoon Tea to meet other parents/caregivers of young multiples over afternoon tea and a cuppa in a relaxed and informal setting.   The event will be held at Tom Dadour Community Centre in Subiaco from 2:30 - 4:30pm on Sunday 17 October 2021. 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.    It is free to attend but you must book your place via the link below. Please 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.   Tam Cochrane New Parent Coordinator   The New Parent Afternoon Tea is a members only event - you will be required to enter your email address and login password to book tickets. When you RSVP please purchase a ticket for each family member attending, including babies.  

Photo Day Sunday 17th October 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 $125 and include a 10 minute session & 3 high resolution digital images of your choice.  Upon booking you will pay a $25 retainer fee directly to MBAWA, you will then receive an email from Moments by Tia Johnson with an invoice to pay the $100  balance by 10th October 2021. Please note any babies must be able to sit with assistance or upon an adults lap to be photographed as sessions run for only 10 minutes. 

Photo Day Sunday 26th September MBAWA together with Julie K Photography are able to offer MBAWA members the opportunity to have professional photos taken at a reduced rate as well as supporting our association, with Julie K Photography donating $20 of each session fee & 10% of all image sales back to MBAWA The sessions cost just $25 and includes a 20 minute session & complimentary digital image of your choice. All your addtional digital images (approx 25-30) are available to purchase for a flat rate of $350. Should you wish to have your images printed, Julie K can advise on printing options and also provide you a 10% discount voucher for Fitzgeralds Photo Imaging. More information about Julie and her work can be found here https://juliekphotography.com.au/ Please note your booking fee will not be refunded for any cancellations made after 23rd September 2021