With approximately 60% of Twins, 90% of Triplets and 100% of Higher Order Multiples being born prior to 37 weeks our community of multiples often have time in either Special Care or Neonatal Intensive Care Units. Join the North Shore Sydney Multiple Birth Association on Sunday 19th October to celebrate all the wonderful premature babies in our community and support the Life's Little Treasures Foundation. Life's Little Treasures Foundation is one of Australia's leading charities dedicated to providing practical support, information and assistance to families of babies born prematurely or sick. Their services are available in hospital (neonatal & special care units) and in the community when families come home. This year instead of a Walk 4 Prems, we are switching things up and doing a "Picnic 4 Prems". Come anytime between 11am - 3pm, throw down a rug and enjoy some Dutch delicacies & drinks. Location: Dutch Club Sydney, 1 Grattan Crescent, Frenchs Forest The Dutch Club are a terrific volunteer run social club with a full kitchen & bar. This weekend in honour of the mini and micro-mini people in our lives, they will be serving up poffertjes (Dutch mini-pancakes) and other delights, with $1 from every bowl of poffertjes sold going to Life's Little Treasures Foundation. There is no need to book, but if you are bringing more than 4 people, please feel free to email the club (dutchclubneerlandia@hotmail.com) and reserve a table for this event.

Nobody quite understands birthing and parenting multiples, quite like those who've already done it - your fellow Multiple Birth Parents.  This session aims to give you information about the North Shore Sydney Multiple Birth Association (NSSMBA) and answer your questions about life with multiples (twins, triplets & more!) We will cover topics such as.... Expectant Parents: planning for the arrival of your multiples, your hospital stay, coming home and the early days with your multiples what equipment you will (and won't) need, getting help and support, breast and bottle feeding routines,  getting out and about with your multiples. About the club & how we can support you on your journey Where: Meeting will be held via Zoom, after registering via the link below, an email will be generated with the zoom login details. Who: Expectant or new parents, your support crew, babies and older siblings are all welcome Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/online-expectant-multiple-birth-parent-information-session

Join us for a dedicated multiples playgroup, storytime & chat!  This term we are celebrating the Children's Book Council Australia Book Week....for the term! There are so many wonderful books, we couldn't dedicate just one week to them. Plus Book Week turns 80 this year.....so let's celebrate!  The overall theme is "Book an Adventure". We've delved deep into the shortlisted books and have a weekly theme to give you some inspiration! Our Week 8 theme is "Fun & Games" - Peek-a-boo Lottie, will have us your multiples in fits of giggles. Join us for this and many other baby & toddler friendly games as we round out Term 3 with a multiples dose of fun & laughter. Children 0-5 welcome - multiples and their siblings. We will have a baby area, as well as some arts & crafts for our movers.  These playgroups are a GREAT way to get to know other new parents of multiples in your area, and build a support network and lifelong friendships. What to bring:  - Snacks for your children (nut free) - Hat for our outdoor play area NSSMBA & AMBA Members: FREE Non-Members: $5 per family If registering a grandparent or carer, please use "extra adult" for their registration.  Note:  NSSMBA Members will only need to register for one session during the term. After this you will be added to the playgroup WhatsApp for future weeks attendances.

Join us for a dedicated multiples playgroup, storytime & chat!  This term we are celebrating the Children's Book Council Australia Book Week....for the term! There are so many wonderful books, we couldn't dedicate just one week to them. Plus Book Week turns 80 this year.....so let's celebrate!  The overall theme is "Book an Adventure". We've delved deep into the shortlisted books and have a weekly theme to give you some inspiration! Our Week 7 theme is "Trucks & Diggers" - Digger Digs Down is one of our faves from the New Illustrator Shortlist. Children 0-5 welcome - multiples and their siblings. We will have a baby area, as well as some arts & crafts for our movers.  These playgroups are a GREAT way to get to know other new parents of multiples in your area, and build a support network and lifelong friendships. What to bring:  - Snacks for your children (nut free) - Hat for our outdoor play area NSSMBA & AMBA Members: FREE Non-Members: $5 per family If registering a grandparent or carer, please use "extra adult" for their registration.  Note:  NSSMBA Members will only need to register for one session during the term. After this you will be added to the playgroup WhatsApp for future weeks attendances.

We have the perfect event for our 0-3year old mini multiples.  Messy Makers will be providing all the sensory and messy fun without you having to do any of the prep and even better none of the clean up.  There will be; -Messy Trays -Painting -Tubs with balls and water (depending on weather) -Large soft play blocks -Sensory Play Station -Light snacks  Your children are guaranteed to get messy so ensure they’re in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and remember a change of clothes for the way home!  This is a free event for NSSMBA members only.  Please register using the Humanitix link below to ensure we have catered appropriate activities for your kiddos. Bookings Required: https://events.humanitix.com/nssmba-messy-makers-0-3-yrs-2025

Join us for a dedicated multiples playgroup, storytime & chat!  This term we are celebrating the Children's Book Council Australia Book Week....for the term! There are so many wonderful books, we couldn't dedicate just one week to them. Plus Book Week turns 80 this year.....so let's celebrate!  The overall theme is "Book an Adventure". We've delved deep into the shortlisted books and have a weekly theme to give you some inspiration! Our Week 5 theme is "Spring" - Flora, A Leave Called Greaf & The Garden of Broken Things, will have us out in the garden, checking out all the wonders of Spring this week.  Children 0-5 welcome - multiples and their siblings. We will have a baby area, as well as some arts & crafts for our movers.  These playgroups are a GREAT way to get to know other new parents of multiples in your area, and build a support network and lifelong friendships. What to bring:  - Snacks for your children (nut free) - Hat for our outdoor play area NSSMBA & AMBA Members: FREE Non-Members: $5 per family If registering a grandparent or carer, please use "extra adult" for their registration.  Note:  NSSMBA Members will only need to register for one session during the term. After this you will be added to the playgroup WhatsApp for future weeks attendances.

Join us for a dedicated multiples playgroup, storytime & chat!  This term we are celebrating the Children's Book Council Australia Book Week....for the term! There are so many wonderful books, we couldn't dedicate just one week to them. Plus Book Week turns 80 this year.....so let's celebrate!  The overall theme is "Book an Adventure". We've delved deep into the shortlisted books and have a weekly theme to give you some inspiration! Our Week 4 theme is "Bugs & Beetles" - Aggie Flea, Spiro & One Little Dung Beetle are creeping and crawling through the shortllist this year.  Children 0-5 welcome - multiples and their siblings. We will have a baby area, as well as some arts & crafts for our movers.  These playgroups are a GREAT way to get to know other new parents of multiples in your area, and build a support network and lifelong friendships. What to bring:  - Snacks for your children (nut free) - Hat for our outdoor play area NSSMBA & AMBA Members: FREE Non-Members: $5 per family If registering a grandparent or carer, please use "extra adult" for their registration.  Note:  NSSMBA Members will only need to register for one session during the term. After this you will be added to the playgroup WhatsApp for future weeks attendances.

NSSMBA have arranged a special treat - a Seaside Stroller Tour with the Sea Museum! Join other NSSMBA parents for an educator-led tour through new exhibitions. Then stay for delicious refreshments catered by Ripples Cafe, adult friendly conversation in the galleries & playtime in a specially designed sensory space.  In August the tour will guide you through "Wildlife Photographer of the Year" and the play will be "Sensory Jungle" themed.  This event is aimed at 0-18mth old multiples; however, we are opening this up to multiples up to 2yrs should they wish to attend.  Cost: $5 per adult (usually $26 with the museum) Note: we are restricted to 15 adults for this session, should we receive more requests, we will waitlist.  ***Bookings Required**** Book via: https://events.humanitix.com/strollers-by-the-sea-tour-and-playdate-2025

Nobody quite understands birthing and parenting multiples, quite like those who've already done it - your fellow Multiple Birth Parents.  This session aims to give you information about the North Shore Sydney Multiple Birth Association (NSSMBA) and answer your questions about life with multiples (twins, triplets & more!) We will cover topics such as.... Expectant Parents: planning for the arrival of your multiples, your hospital stay, coming home and the early days with your multiples what equipment you will (and won't) need, getting help and support, breast and bottle feeding routines,  getting out and about with your multiples. About the club & how we can support you on your journey Where: Meeting will be held via Zoom, after registering via the link below, an email will be generated with the zoom login details. Who: Expectant or new parents, your support crew, babies and older siblings are all welcome Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/online-expectant-multiple-birth-parent-information-session

Join us for a dedicated multiples playgroup, storytime & chat!  This term we are celebrating the Children's Book Council Australia Book Week....for the term! There are so many wonderful books, we couldn't dedicate just one week to them. Plus Book Week turns 80 this year.....so let's celebrate!  The overall theme is "Book an Adventure". We've delved deep into the shortlisted books and have a weekly theme to give you some inspiration! Our Week 2 theme is "Cats!" - The Truck Cat is a shortlisted book for Picture Book of the Year. We know a few other great feline inspired books that are purrrrfect too.   Children 0-5 welcome - multiples and their siblings. We will have a baby area, as well as some arts & crafts for our movers.  These playgroups are a GREAT way to get to know other new parents of multiples in your area, and build a support network and lifelong friendships. What to bring:  - Snacks for your children (nut free) - Hat for our outdoor play area NSSMBA & AMBA Members: FREE Non-Members: $5 per family If registering a grandparent or carer, please use "extra adult" for their registration.  Note:  NSSMBA Members will only need to register for one session during the term. After this you will be added to the playgroup WhatsApp for future weeks attendances.

Join us for a dedicated multiples playgroup, storytime & chat!  This term we are celebrating the Children's Book Council Australia Book Week....for the term! There are so many wonderful books, we couldn't dedicate just one week to them. Plus Book Week turns 80 this year.....so let's celebrate!  The overall theme is "Book an Adventure". We've delved deep into the shortlisted books and have a weekly theme to give you some inspiration! Our Week 1 theme is "Tooth Fairy" - not only is the book Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Tooth Fairy (And Some Things You Didn’t) a shortlisted book in the Early Childhood Category, but this week is also Dental Health Week!  Children 0-5 welcome - multiples and their siblings. We will have a baby area, as well as some arts & crafts for our movers.  These playgroups are a GREAT way to get to know other new parents of multiples in your area, and build a support network and lifelong friendships. What to bring:  - Snacks for your children (nut free) - Hat for our outdoor play area NSSMBA & AMBA Members: FREE Non-Members: $5 per family If registering a grandparent or carer, please use "extra adult" for their registration.  Note:  NSSMBA Members will only need to register for one session during the term. After this you will be added to the playgroup WhatsApp for future weeks attendances.

Winter Wonderland! Bring the whole family for a ‘Winter Wonderland’ social. Have fun dressing up in your best Winter Woolies, Christmas Sweaters or Frozen costumes.  There will be food and refreshments, craft and plenty of fun activities to keep your minis busy. This is a free event and a great way to entertain the family whilst catching up with new and old friends. When: 10:00am-12:30pm Sunday 3rd August Where: Artarmon Kids Cottage, 18 Broughton Rd, Artarmon Bookings Required: Please register your family for this FREE Member event by using Humanitix to ensure activities and food are catered for appropriately.  https://events.humanitix.com/winter-wonderland-family-social