Events

Grandparents' Day with MBSA 💜 Grandparents (and special carers) hold such a special place in the hearts of our multiples families, so we’re excited to host a Grandparents' Day get-together for our community. 📅 Sunday 17 May 🕛 11:00am – 2:00pm Bring along the grandparents or special loved ones in your children’s lives for a relaxed afternoon of connection, creativity and memory-making. The kids will be able to decorate their own photo frame with their grandparents or carers — a sweet keepsake to take home and remember the day by. We’ll also have Roving Coffee s (from our End of Year party) coming to keep everyone caffinated while you chats, plays and enjoys time together. While it’s called Grandparents' Day, we know families come in all shapes and sizes — so any special carers or loved ones are warmly welcome to join in the fun. 🎟 Ticketing information: Please select one Family Ticket for the parents and children attending. Then add an additional Grandparent Ticket for each grandparent or special guest joining your family.  Note that if you're an MBSA member then this event is free for you and your special guests. We can’t wait to see our little multiples celebrating the special people who love and support them 💜

Member Catch-Up & MBSA Annual General Meeting Join us for a relaxed morning of coffee, snacks and connection with your MBSA committee and fellow members, followed by optional attendance at the AGM. 📅 Saturday 11 April 2026 🕙 From 10:00am 🗓️ AGM commences at 11:30am 🎁 Free Virtual Entertainment Book to be drawn amoungst those who remain for the AGM Our Annual General Meeting is a brief and informal session where we’ll reflect on the year that’s been, share updates on MBSA’s work, and welcome new volunteers who help make our multiples community thrive. MBSA is a volunteer-run organisation, and everything we do is powered by the generosity of our members. All committee roles are up for re-election at the AGM. In 2026, we are especially seeking expressions of interest for the following roles: President Fundraising Coordinator Marketing & Communications Coordinator Co-Treasurer If you’re curious about getting involved, we’d love to chat! You can speak with us on the day or contact our wonderful Secretary, Adele Caon, at adele.caon@multiplebirthsa.org.au for more information. Everyone is welcome — whether you’re keen to volunteer or just want to meet the committee, connect with other multiple-birth parents, and enjoy the sweet nectar of coffee on us ☕💜 We’d love to see you there.

Multiple Birth Awareness Week Community Catch-Up Connected. Supported. Stronger. Our vision is to see multiple birth parents feel strong, confident and resilient — connected with their community and supported every step of the way. As part of Multiple Birth Awareness Week (15–22 March 2026), we invite you to join us in celebrating our incredible multiples community and the stories that connect us. This year’s theme, Connected. Supported. Stronger., reflects the power of coming together and supporting one another through the unique journey of raising multiples. 📅 Saturday 21 March 2026 🕙 10:00am – 1:00pm 📍 Café Bonython, Bonython Park, Port Road, Adelaide SA 5000 This relaxed, family-friendly event is a chance for parents and caregivers of twins, triplets and higher-order multiples to connect, share experiences, and enjoy some time together while the kids play. The venue features a playground, and we’ll be providing: ☕ Free coffee for parents and caregivers 🍎 Fruit and ice blocks for the kids 🐰 A special visit from the Easter Bunny 📚 A gift to go home with Whether you’re new to the multiples community or a familiar face, we’d love you to come along, connect with others who truly understand, and help us celebrate the strength of our community.

✨ Join Us for Our February Multi Meet! ✨ Our MBSA Multi Meets are free, relaxed catch-ups designed to bring parents and caregivers of multiples together. It’s a chance to connect, share stories, and enjoy some social time while the kids play. Our friendly committee members will also be there—always up for a chat and happy to share a few of our own “multiple life” adventures 💜 📅 Date: Sunday, 22 February 2026 🕙 Time: 10:00am – 12:30pm 📍 Location: Melba’s Chocolate Factory, 22 Henry St, Woodside SA 5244 What to expect: A large space to mingle while the kids run around and play ☕ Free coffee Plenty of distractions for the kids so Mum (or Dad!) can sneak off for a cheeky chocolate treat 🍫 Friends are very welcome! 👉 Non-member tickets are $15 per family group. There’s also the option to purchase additional food from the venue’s restaurant if you’d like to stay on for lunch and keep the conversations going. 🚗 Plenty of parking available, and the venue is pram-friendly. Directions will be shared closer to the date. We can’t wait to see you there and continue building this wonderful MBSA community together 💜

Parenting can feel like a constant juggling act — especially when you’re trying to meet the needs of more than one child while maintaining your own wellbeing and nurturing your relationships. In this insightful and practical webinar, Clinical Psychologist Frances Bilbao explores how to recognise and prevent parental burnout, manage competing demands, and cultivate stronger connections within your family. Learn evidence-based strategies to help you: Balance the emotional, physical and developmental needs of multiple children. Reduce guilt and overwhelm while maintaining a sense of calm and control. Strengthen your relationship with your partner and support network. Reconnect with your own needs and values as a parent. This session is ideal for parents, caregivers and professionals who support families. Walk away with real-world tools to restore balance, resilience and joy in family life.   **Please note that prior to the event you will be sent an additional email asking you to sign up to the google meeting, this is to be done in addition to the ticket ordered through MBSA.

🎉 MBSA End of Year Party 2025! 🎉 It’s almost the end of the year, and what better way to celebrate than with a fun-filled party for our wonderful multi families! Members free as always and non-members $5 per person 💛 📍 Lefevre Community Stadium 📅 Sunday 16th November, 10am – 1:30pm Get ready for a HUGE day of fun, laughter, and family entertainment (with free coffee, of course ☕). Here’s what’s waiting for you: ✨ Ready Steady Go Kids ✨ Farmer Darcy’s Travelling Farm ✨ Face painting by Mad Hatterz ✨ Soft play & bouncy castles ✨ Cool 4 Kids bubble + music show ✨ Messy play with Messy Bubs Adelaide South & West ✨ Fire truck & police car visit ✨ Cosplay for a Cause roving characters ✨ Giveaways & loads more! 🎅 If you’ve been good this year, Santa might just pop in too! A professional photographer will be on hand to capture those special Santa snaps. 📸 🌭 Hungry? Food trucks and a BBQ will be on site (pay as you go) or BYO picnic for your family. ☀️☔ Whatever the weather—hot, rainy, or windy—you’ll be comfy in our spacious, air-conditioned indoor stadium. Plenty of parking, restrooms, and double-pram friendly space too! 🎟 Don’t forget our End of Year Raffle will be drawn on the day! With amazing prizes you won’t want to miss out → https://rafflelink.com.au/mbsa2025eoyraffle Come along and celebrate another year of the incredible journey of multiples with MBSA. We can’t wait to see you there! 💕