Michelle from Parents2B (P2B) will be hosting an ONLINE Sleep and Settling Q&A, exclusively for the GCMBA community. She will also be answering questions around food and solids. No matter whether you are an expectant parent wanting to be prepared, or a parent of multiples looking for some advice.... Come along, ask your burning questions and hear Michelle share her wisdom and knowledge. Michelle is a registered midwife, nurse, childbirth educator and infant sleep specialist. For more information on Parents2B check out: www.Parents2B.com.au This is a FREE workshop for all of our Gold Coast Multiple Birth Association community. Want to ask your questions in advance? Email them into admin@goldcoastmultiplebirth.com and we will send them to Michelle in advance. If you have any questions please feel free to email admin@goldcoastmultiplebirth.com

This playgroup is focused on our younger children, with minimal setup and toys, as it’s all about parents and caregivers connecting with each other. Our playgroup is a great opportunity to meet some fellow twin (& HOM) families in a safe environment. We have a dedicated outdoor fully fenced playground, indoor air conditioned hall with kitchen facilities and toilets. Tea and coffee facilities are provided! Feel free to bring along some food to share. Location: Nerang Uniting Church, 5 Nerang River Drive, Nerang Time: 9:30 to 11:30am - come along anytime in that period. For the Health and Safety of all parties, please stay home if unwell.

We are very excited to announce our second annual....... BABIES & KIDS PRELOVED CLOTHES MARKET. Come and fill a bag of kids clothes for $15 a bag ($20 for non- financial members & community) This is the perfect opportunity to stock up on clothes for Winter! (standard enviro bags please -  32cm W x 35cm H x 22cm) Event will be at Varsity Lakes Comunity & Resource Centre - 20 Mattocks road, Varsity lakes 9:30-12:30pm CASH & CARD WELCOME. All community members welcome - so please share event & bring your friends. All money raised goes back into our GCMBA community. We are currently taking donations of babies & kid clothes, please contact Alison Jansen for drop off details. Please note that clothing donations will not be taken on the day of the event.   FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Can anyone attend and buy the clothes? YES - the event is open to everyone. GCMBA financial members will get a discounted price of $15 per bag and all other community members will be charged at $20 per bag. Can I fill any size bag for $15-$20? NO - bags are standard size environment bags - eg Woollies or Coles bags (32cm W x 35cm H x 22cm) Please bring your own bag! Any larger size bags will illicit a higher price. Can I bring clothes on the day to swap? No - unfortunately we will not be taking any clothes on the day of the event. If you would like to donate some clothes beforehand please contact Al Jansen Are the clothes good quality? YES - thank you to the kind donations of our members and the community we have a a large supply of near new and new-to-you clothes. All clothes have been checked by our amazing volunteers before the day. I cant make it on the day, can I buy some clothes at another time? No  - All clothes left at the end of the event will be donated to Baby Gives Back - so no purchases after the event will be available.  Do you have any other questions, that you think we should add to the list? Let us know and we will include them. We are very excited to be hosting this event and can't wait to provide some great quality clothing at a great price to our community. Also Volunteers wanted for the day! Anyone willing to come in and help for a few hours - please let me know!  See less

Financial members are welcome to join our 2025 AGM online. Dear Members, We are pleased to invite you to the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Gold Coast Multiple Birth Association Inc (GCMBA). The details of the meeting are as follows: Date: Thursday 29th May 2025 Time: 8:00pm Place: Online, via Google Meet At the meeting, financial members will have the opportunity to speak about any items on the agenda, vote on any resolutions proposed as well as - accept the minutes of the last annual general meeting accept the auditor’s report accept the annual financial statements appoint an auditor for next year elect committee members Details of proxy appointment: All financial member are invited to participate in the AGM either via attendance on the night, or by the provision of proxy vote. Form of proxy are to be provided via the online forms by 5pm on Thursday 29th May 2024. (ALL FORMS IN EMAIL THAT WAS SENT OUT TO FINANCIAL MEMBERS) A reminder only financial members of GCMBA are entitled to vote and become committee members. Thank you GCMBA committee

GCMBA Multiples Playgroup, suits 0 - 5 year olds  This monthly playgroup offers a safe, social environment for babies and younger children, with large padded play mats (and some limited toys) inside, giving new parents and caregivers of twins, triplets (and higher order multiples) an opportunity to connect with each other. And for the older kids, a secure outdoor area with playground, cubby house and toys allows them to expend some energy!  Our playgroup is a great opportunity to meet some fellow twin, triplet, and more families in a caring environment.  Exclusively for multiple birth families, and we welcome all siblings too!    WHEN: 3rd Thursday of the month TIME: 9:30-11:30am (come along anytime in that period) WHERE: Nerang Uniting Church, 5 Nerang River Drive, Nerang (in the right side hall, enter via main doors). *Fully fenced playground, indoor air conditioned hall with kitchen facilities and toilets. Tea and coffee facilities are provided! There will be some bikkies etc to share. This is a free event & you do not need to be a financial member to come along. If this is your first time attending and you would like some assistance getting your little ones out of the car, please reach out via our private Facebook group (direct message via facebook event or into the meet up chat group) - we would be happy to help you!  RSVP not required - please feel free to come & go at any point throughout the playgroup time, to suit your litte ones! If you have any queries, please email admin@goldcoastmultiplebirth.com or reach out via our private Facebook group. For the Health and Safety of all parties, please stay home if unwell.   Gold Coast Multiple Birth Association (GCMBA) is a not-for-profit association run by volunteers. We rely on fundraising, donations and financial memberships to be able to host events and provide support to multiple birth families across the Gold Coast. We would be grateful if you would consider becoming a financial member to help us to continue our mission. There are many additional benefits for financial members, including discounts, free passes and other offers. Learn more >>

Mother's Day! And who deserves to celebrate more than mothers of twins & triplets!!! As the event was so popular last year, you requested it again - so here we are! Come and join your fellow GCMBA mums at a Paint & Sip event. The event will be held at Thai Mudgee - 69 Railway street, Mudgeeraba at 7:30pm - 9:30pm. Tickets cost $29 and drinks & food can be purchased at the restaurant. To purchase your tickets please click here - https://classbento.com.au/paint-and-sip-class-gold-coast-super-saver?srsltid=AfmBOopfu9WP8LRz9FpzAi2WrooWsQOOOpv9zgUFbBy4AYsQniTEJkmn   The event is run by a professional artist and their assistant from Wesley Taylor Art Studios - and they provide all the equipment and step by step instructions to create your own masterpiece!! *Please note this event is NOT BYO & drinks will need to be purchased at the restaurant (you can order from your table with a QR code) *We will be joining a public group - so to ensure you don't miss out on your ticket you must book & pay before April 30th. **Please take the time to look after yourself, you deserve it! Join us for a fun night with a group of friendly mums who will be celebrating a night away from our lovely families.

GCMBA Multiples Playgroup, suits 0 - 5 year olds  This monthly playgroup offers a safe, social environment for babies and younger children, with large padded play mats (and some limited toys) inside, giving new parents and caregivers of twins, triplets (and higher order multiples) an opportunity to connect with each other. And for the older kids, a secure outdoor area with playground, cubby house and toys allows them to expend some energy!  Our playgroup is a great opportunity to meet some fellow twin, triplet, and more families in a caring environment.  Exclusively for multiple birth families, and we welcome all siblings too!    WHEN: 3rd Thursday of the month TIME: 9:30-11:30am (come along anytime in that period) WHERE: Nerang Uniting Church, 5 Nerang River Drive, Nerang (in the right side hall, enter via main doors). *Fully fenced playground, indoor air conditioned hall with kitchen facilities and toilets. Tea and coffee facilities are provided! There will be some bikkies etc to share. This is a free event & you do not need to be a financial member to come along. If this is your first time attending and you would like some assistance getting your little ones out of the car, please reach out via our private Facebook group (direct message via facebook event or into the meet up chat group) - we would be happy to help you!  RSVP not required - please feel free to come & go at any point throughout the playgroup time, to suit your litte ones! If you have any queries, please email admin@goldcoastmultiplebirth.com or reach out via our private Facebook group. For the Health and Safety of all parties, please stay home if unwell.   Gold Coast Multiple Birth Association (GCMBA) is a not-for-profit association run by volunteers. We rely on fundraising, donations and financial memberships to be able to host events and provide support to multiple birth families across the Gold Coast. We would be grateful if you would consider becoming a financial member to help us to continue our mission. There are many additional benefits for financial members, including discounts, free passes and other offers. Learn more >>

We have shaken up our "Southport Playgroup" and will now be running a roving Monday Meet-up Playgroup. Each month we will try a new playground on the GC. This month we are meeting at - *Cadence Cafe at Nerang* This hosts a cafe with a fully enclosed park for little kids. Please come along & join us for a catch up, chat & coffee while the kids play & let off steam, everyone is welcome. Keep your eye out for next months meet up location (all listed in events) *if you have any suggestions of other locations please email admin@goldcoastmultiplebirth.com Pls note - some locations may require a fee for entry.

* Multiple Birth Awareness Week (MBAW) Celebration Playgroup... an extra special playgroup as we celebrate our extra special multiple birth community! *   GCMBA Multiples Playgroup, suits 0 - 5 year olds  This monthly playgroup offers a safe, social environment for babies and younger children, with large padded play mats (and some limited toys) inside, giving new parents and caregivers of twins, triplets (and higher order multiples) an opportunity to connect with each other. And for the older kids, a secure outdoor area with playground, cubby house and toys allows them to expend some energy!  Our playgroup is a great opportunity to meet some fellow twin, triplet, and more families in a caring environment.  Exclusively for multiple birth families, and we welcome all siblings too!    WHEN: Thurs 27th (Normally held the 3rd Thursday of each month, but there's a change of date in March) TIME: 9:30-11:30am (come along anytime in that period) WHERE: Nerang Uniting Church, 5 Nerang River Drive, Nerang (in the right side hall, enter via main doors). *Fully fenced playground, indoor air conditioned hall with kitchen facilities and toilets. Tea and coffee facilities are provided! There will be some bikkies etc to share. This is a free event & you do not need to be a financial member to come along. If this is your first time attending and you would like some assistance getting your little ones out of the car, please reach out via our private Facebook group (direct message via facebook event or into the meet up chat group) - we would be happy to help you!  RSVP not required - please feel free to come & go at any point throughout the playgroup time, to suit your litte ones! If you have any queries, please email admin@goldcoastmultiplebirth.com or reach out via our private Facebook group. For the Health and Safety of all parties, please stay home if unwell.   WHAT IS MULTIPLE BIRTH AWARENESS WEEK?  Multiple Birth Awareness Week (MBAW) is a national campaign to raise awareness around, and draw attention to, the unique realities for multiple birth families in Australia - and how advocacy, positive education and engaged communities can contribute to enabling positive health outcomes for families with multiples. In 2025, the theme for MBAW is: Make it a good start for multiple birth families. This Multiple Birth Awareness Week we want to highlight that every Australian multiple birth family deserves a good start to their unique journey, ensuring they have the tools, support, and confidence they need to thrive. Because every family deserves a good start. MBAW 2025: Sunday 16 March to Sunday 23 March.   We hope you can join us to celebrate the amazing community of multiple birth families we have here on the Gold Coast - we can't wait to see you there!   Gold Coast Multiple Birth Association (GCMBA) is a not-for-profit association run by volunteers. We rely on fundraising, donations and financial memberships to be able to host events and provide support to multiple birth families across the Gold Coast. We would be grateful if you would consider becoming a financial member to help us to continue our mission. There are many additional benefits for financial members, including discounts, free passes and other offers. Learn more >>

It's time to get Messy - for MBAW! When - Sunday 23rd March 2025, 9:30am-11:30am Where - Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre (Outdoor Play Area) -  20 Mattocks Road Varsity Lakes 4227 What - A POP-UP Messy Place event!! Bring your multiples for a morning of creative play and mess... without the clean up! Bertha from The Messy Place will be facilitating this event for GCMBA, with different creative & sensory messy play stations set up, as well as crafts and playdough to keep a range of ages entertained! Plus we will have access to the play equipment and cubby house in this fantastic enclosed outdoor play area at VLCRC.  We will be celebrating with designer cupcakes and lucky door prizes! Plus VLCRC will be opening their coffee cart to allow parents to get their morning caffeine fix (you can purchase on your way in, or pop out to buy a coffee from the cart while you're there.) It's going to be an amazingly fun morning for the kids, and a fabulous opportunity to socialise with other Multiple parents! Cost - Free for current financial members!  Non Financial members: $40 per family* *We strongly encourage you to consider purchasing a membership before paying for this event. New memberships are only $60, and there are tonnes of other discounts and free passes you will be able to access for an entire year, as well as attending this event for free if you join as a financial member before booking your tickets. To learn more about membership & join: www.goldcoastmultiplebirth.com/membership BOOK NOW! Due to capacity restrictions at VLCRC this event will be capped at 40 children, so please SECURE YOUR FREE TICKETS to confirm your attendance via the Get Tickets button.  Other info - This is an outdoors event, with some shaded areas. Please bring hats/sunscreen etc for your children along with water bottles. BYO food is permitted, however please be mindful of potential allergens for others attending when packing your little ones' lunchboxes. VLCRC has a change table within the outdoor area and amenities of the centre will be opened for our event, along with coffee cart (buy your own on the day.) Messy play stations are ideally for children aged 6months+ however we still encourage new parents to bring their babies along - this will be a great chance for you to socialise and network with other parents who get what you're going through! Additional children also welcome, please ensure you provide names and ages when booking so that we can accurately capture numbers.  IMPORTANT - As we are restricted for numbers, please only book tickets if you are confident you can attend. If your plans change and you can no longer attend, please email admin@goldcoastmultiplebirth.com so that we can remove you from the list and offer your tickets to another family to come along. Once capacity is reached, we will start a waitlist of names for families who are interested, in case we do receive some cancellations. We can't wait to get Messy for Multiple Birth Awareness Week - see you there!    WHAT IS MULTIPLE BIRTH AWARENESS WEEK?  Multiple Birth Awareness Week (MBAW) is a national campaign to raise awareness around, and draw attention to, the unique realities for multiple birth families in Australia - and how advocacy, positive education and engaged communities can contribute to enabling positive health outcomes for families with multiples. In 2025, the theme for MBAW is: Make it a good start for multiple birth families. This Multiple Birth Awareness Week we want to highlight that every Australian multiple birth family deserves a good start to their unique journey, ensuring they have the tools, support, and confidence they need to thrive. Because every family deserves a good start. MBAW 2025: Sunday 16 March to Sunday 23 March.   We hope you can join us to celebrate the amazing community of multiple birth families we have here on the Gold Coast - we can't wait to see you there!

We have shaken up our "Southport Playgroup" and will now be running a roving Monday Meet-up Playgroup. Each month we will try a new playground on the GC. This month we are meeting at - *Palm Beach Aquatic Centre* This hosts a cafe and water play area. A fee will be required to enter. Please come along & join us for a catch up, chat & coffee while the kids play & let off steam, everyone is welcome. Keep your eye out for next months meet up location (all listed in events) Monday 3rd March - Palm Beach Aquatic Centre Monday 7th April - Cadence Cafe in Nerang *if you have any suggestions of other locations please email admin@goldcoastmultiplebirth.com Pls note - some locations may require a fee for entry.

This playgroup is focused on our younger children, with minimal setup and toys, as it’s all about parents and caregivers connecting with each other. Our playgroup is a great opportunity to meet some fellow twin (& HOM) families in a safe environment. We have a dedicated outdoor fully fenced playground, indoor air conditioned hall with kitchen facilities and toilets. Tea and coffee facilities are provided! Feel free to bring along some food to share. Location: Nerang Uniting Church, 5 Nerang River Drive, Nerang Time: 9:30 to 11:30am - come along anytime in that period. For the Health and Safety of all parties, please stay home if unwell.

We have shaken up our "Southport Playgroup" and will now be running a roving Monday Meet-up Playgroup. Each month we will try a new playground on the GC. This month we are meeting at - *The backyard at Westfields Coomera - water play area* This hosts a water play area for the kids - with cafe 63 nearby for a coffee Please come along & join us for a catch up, chat & coffee while the kids play & let off steam, everyone is welcome. Keep your eye out for next months meet up location (all listed in events) Monday 3rd February - The backyard at Coomera Westfield's Monday 3rd March - Palm Beach Aquatic Centre Monday 7th April - Cadence Cafe in Nerang *if you have any suggestions of other locations please email admin@goldcoastmultiplebirth.com Pls note - some locations may require a fee for entry

We have shaken up our "Southport Playgroup" and will now be running a roving Monday Meet-up Playgroup. Each month we will try a new playground on the GC. This month we are meeting at - *HOTA Parklands* This hosts a fully fenced playground, swimming area, picnic facilities & a cafe in HOTA. Please come along & join us for a catch up, chat & coffee while the kids play & let off steam, everyone is welcome. Keep your eye out for next months meet up location (all listed in events) Monday 6th January - HOTA parklands Monday 3rd February - The backyard at Coomera Westfield's Monday 3rd March - Palm Beach Aquatic Centre Monday 7th April - Cadence Cafe in Nerang *if you have any suggestions of other locations please email admin@goldcoastmultiplebirth.com Pls note - some locations may require a fee for entry.

Please join us for a *pre-Christmas Toy Swap* meet up Sunday 8 December, 8:30am - 10am @ the Mudgeeraba Old Post Office. Bring your gently used pre-loved toys that your kids have outgrown and swap for some new-to-you toys to take home, just in time for Christmas! As this is our first of these style events, we are going to run low-key, exclusively for our GCMBA community. We will ask that you make a $5 donation to the Gold Coast Multiple Birth Assoc on arrival (if you can afford to) to help us cover the admin costs of putting on this event. Please bring toys that are in working order, with all pieces included, that you know another child (or children) would love to receive under the tree this Christmas! We're going to ask, if you can, to please arrive as close to 8:30 as possible, and stay for an hour or so, so that it gives everyone a chance to have a good look at available toys from those attending. Obviously, the more people that attend, the bigger the pool of toys will be to choose from, and we are hoping to have a good enough spread to make it worth your while! We will be running this event on an honesty/fairness system - ie. if you bring 5 toys to swap, please only take new-to-you toys home, to allow everyone a chance to participate. Any feedback in advance is welcome, so if you have any questions, please let us know. Otherwise we look forward to having a coffee with you on Sunday 8 Dec. And if this is a success this year, we will consider running a bigger fundraising-style event for the broader GC community next year! *At this stage we will not be taking toy donations in advance, but will consider for next year. *We are investigating charity donation options for remaining toys but would hope that most people will take home anything that doesn't get swapped in case we don't have the volunteer capacity to manage this for this year's event.