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 us on Saturday 19th October to celebrate all the wonderful premature babies in our community and support the Life's Little Treasures Foundation Walk 4 Prems.  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.  We will meet at Lamberts Clearing at the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Gardens before the Walk4Prems commences and afterwards for light refreshments. The walk is pram friendly and Lamberts Clearing has a great little playground as well as a large, grassed area to spread out a picnic rug or to play. Toilet facilities are also available.  Schedule on the Day:  945am: Registration 10am:   Walk 4 Prems (own pace) around the Wildflower Gardens 11am:   Refreshments 12pm:   Close Register: https://events.humanitix.com/nssmba-walk-4-prems-2024

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

Dads it’s your turn to get the kids to bed early, sit back, relax and enjoy some time with like-minded dads who understand life with multiples. Dinner & drinks are optional, however, there is a great menu and plenty of drink options to cater for all tastes & dietary needs. Parking: Parking available on street or in the car park (enter via Pacific Hwy). Public Transport: The Greengate Hotel is located a short walk from Killara Station. Want to come straight from work? No worries, let us know in the Dad's WhatsApp chat. For those helping with bedtime, no stress at all....cruise on into dads night out anytime before 9pm and you'll have enough time to pop a food order in or just grab a drink with your fellow dads. We look forward to welcoming you there. Ed and Jamie, Dad’s contacts NSSMBA Committee

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 "Shipwrecked Stories, including A Graphic tale of Shipwreck" and the play will be "Under the Sea" 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: $10 per adult (usually $23 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-0-2y 

NSSMBA Members: BOOK WEEK ONLINE COSTUME COMPETITION! It's almost time to get out your favourite books, get creative and pop on a costume for this year's Book Week Costume Competition. Dress up your multiples, or better yet the whole family, and send us a picture to be in the running to win one of three prizes. The CBCA Book Week theme for 2024 is "Reading is Magic". View the Shortlist on their website and be inspired to pick up a new book, or fall in love again with a timeless classic. Simply post a photo (or few) to our event feed (on the NSSMBA Members Only FB group) during Book Week (Aug 17-23) or follow us & tag us in your Insta posts for an entry into our Book Week Competition. We've prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place, and if previous years are anything to go by.....this will be a hard decision for the judges. So grab a book, be inspired, and enjoy the fun!

At NSSMBA we love a good theme - and what better way to celebrate the closing of the Paris Summer Olympic Games for 2024 than to have our very own Twin-lympics!  Bring the whole family and have fun dressing up in your national colours, as your favourite athlete or sport....or maybe even get a little Parisian! There will be food and refreshments for all as well as craft and plenty of fun activities to keep your minis, littles and bigs busy. This is a FREE event for MEMBERS and a great way to entertain the family whilst catching up with new and old friends. Not a member, but would like to join in the fun? We welcome all Multiple Birth Families to attend. The cost for NON-MEMBER families is $15 for this session.  This is an ALL-AGES event and activities on the day will include:  - Arts & Crafts - Family games - Ball sports - Baby Sensory area NEW Venue but same great facilities:   - Indoor/Outdoor Play Area - Fully fenced Playground (great for our mobile multiples) - Wheelchair/Pram Access - Onsite parking - Toilet facilities So that we can cater activities & food requirements, accordingly, please register all of your attendees via this link: https://events.humanitix.com/family-social-nssmba-twin-lympics  We look forward to seeing you on the day.   

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

Get ready ladies to get the kids to bed early, sit back, relax and enjoy some multiple mums musings! Given the date you may even want to wear your very best Christmas Sweater! Food: There’s an extensive food menu which caters to most dietary needs. The Alcott kitchen will be open until 9pm, with last orders at 8:45, so grab a nibble or a meal or just some dessert (yum)! Parking: Parking on street is for 2hrs otherwise park at The Canopy car park (free after 6pm) and The Alcott is just a short stroll up the road. We know a lot of bedtimes are around the 7/730pm timing, so we’ve pushed this back slightly to allow you to cruise on into mums night out with plenty of time left to pop a food order in 

Join us for some winter school holiday fun! We are hosting a special Christmas in July Movie Event.  Cost: Members: FREE (includes hot chocolate & popcorn) Non-Members: $5ea (includes hot chocolate & popcorn) All children (including siblings) are invited. Simply register the number of family members you'll be bringing along so we have enough hot chocolate & popcorn to go around!  Timing:  4pm - Event Start (Free Play time) 5pm - Movie Start 5:45pm - Intermission 7pm - Event Close Want dinner sorted?  Simply add a Pizza (Pepperoni, Cheese, Supreme & Veg and GF Option available) or Charcuterie Pack (GF Option) to your order We will also have available for sale on the evening soft drink, juice & lolly bags.  Booking via humanitix:  https://events.humanitix.com/xmas-in-july-school-holiday-catch-up

We've once again coordinated with NorthlIight Minis for our members to join them. We will be catching up at the Minis Playgroup in West Lindfield hosted by the Northlight Anglican Church. All ages 0-5 are welcome to attend. Venue:  All Saints Air Force Memorial Church (Northlight Anglican Church), 11 Moore Ave, West Lindfield Timing & Structure (appx timings): 9:30am - Free play & Arts & Craft 10:45am - Singing & Music Time 11:00am - Pack Up  Note: Parents will be provided with coffee/tea/hot chocolate & morning tea. Please bring snacks for your children & be mindful of allergens (no nuts). **There is no requirement for you to register with Northlight directly or pay them a fee for this session as we have this covered. We do however ask that you accept the invites so we are aware of you will be attending** We hope you can join us!

We've once again coordinated with NorthlIight Minis for our members to join them. We will be catching up at the Minis Playgroup in West Pymble hosted by the Northlight Anglican Church. All ages 0-5 are welcome to attend. Venue: Northlight Anglican Church, 2 Eppleston Pl, West Pymble. Entry via Kendall St. Timing & Structure (appx timings): 9:30am - Free play & Arts & Craft 10:45am - Singing & Music Time 11:00am - Pack Up Indoors for Outside Play 11:30am - Wrap Up Note: Parents will be provided with coffee/tea/hot chocolate & morning tea. Please bring snacks for your children & be mindful of allergens (no nuts). **There is no requirement for you to register with Northlight directly or pay them a fee for this session as we have this covered. We do however ask that you accept the invites so we are aware of you will be attending** We hope you can join us!

NSSMBA has organised an exclusive discounted entry for Sunday 16th June at the Sydney Bus Museum which is in the heart of the Inner West.  Our friends at IWMBA introduced us to this wonderful space last year and we are now excited to offer another day on the buses with you all! Step inside the tramshed to see an extensive collection of vintage buses, view a World War II exhibition and experience a ride aboard a vintage double-decker bus!  Families can visit any time during their operating hours, which makes this a terrific outing for all ages and nap schedules.  NSSMBA will be hosting a Morning Tea (10am-11am) for our families visiting on the day. When registering please select whether you will be attending the morning tea or if no food is required.  What your entry ticket includes All day entry to the Sydney Bus Museum (10am - 4pm) Unlimited rides aboard a vintage double-decker bus to/from Town Hall (Park St Stand H) and return There's a terrific playground (with toilets) right near the museum, on the cnr Norton & William Sts, so pack a picnic and enjoy some time in the sun before or after your visit.  Note, this is registration for the event, but does not include entry. You will need to purchase your entry ticket at the museum on the day. A discounted entry coupon will be issued to you via mobile closer to the event, so your family can purchase a ticket at the museum for $30 (standard family entry is $50) for 2 adults and 2 children. Children aged under 5yrs are FREE. If you need additional tickets they are priced as follows: Adults $20, Concession $15, School Child (5-16yrs) $10.