Supporting Multiple Birth Families

Canberra and Region Multiple Birth Association (CARMBA) is a support network for parents, legal guardians and expectant or adoptive parents of twins, triplets, or more! CARMBA is an active organisation founded in 1973 and services the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and adjacent areas. We are also proud to be a member of the Australian Multiple Birth Association (AMBA). Our aim is to offer support and provide information to multiple birth families throughout the ante and postnatal periods, the pre-school stage and the primary and secondary school years. Membership is open to all parents and guardians of multiple birth children.

 

Becoming a member of CARMBA has a range of benefits including: 

Information sessions; Weekly playgroups and catch ups; Equipment hire; Social events; Member discounts; Newsletter

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Events
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Playground Tour - Tidbinbilla
Jul
10
Playground Tour - Tidbinbilla
Nature discovery playground
10:00 – 12:00
Disclaimer: This playground is not fenced! But not too many hazards/it's open plan so should be somewhat doable to keep an eye on everyone. Depending on who attends we may also look at doing a short walk through either The Sanctury, or the Eucalypt Forest (fenced). Please keep an eye on WhatsApp if you plan on attending and I'll keep you updated with our movements. If you're not already part of our WhatsApp community check any previous emails or reach out and we can link you up! Come along to a stop on our playground tour of Canberra. We'll be exploring fenced playgrounds around the region, giving families the chance to discover new favourite playgrounds. We hope that by moving around each week we can visit playgrounds close to different families, making it easier to come along and join in when there is one near you. Parents, grandparents and other carers/helping hands looking after the kids are all welcome along with any siblings! Come along for a relaxed play, a chat, and a chance to connect with other families in our multiples community. Arrive anytime between 10am and 12pm, stay as long or as little as suits your day. Bring a picnic rug if you have littler multiples who aren't on the move yet - there will be shaded spots to set up under. Feel free to grab a coffee from a nearby cafe and enjoy getting out of the house together in a supportive, understanding space. We’d love to see both familiar and new faces along the way! If you have any questions or need support to attend, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me (Josie on 0466 548 875). We hope to see you at a playground near you soon!
Multiplay at St Lukes
Jul
14
Multiplay at St Lukes
St Luke's Early Learning Community
09:30 – 11:30
A school holiday bonus! St Luke's have kindly invited us to run our playgroup at their Deakin Centre. Same day and time (Tuesday 9:30-11:30) with a change of scenery for the week. Venue specifics: Plenty of parking out the front. Ring the buzzer on the front gate and Reception will let you in. No external food allowed - there will be a platter provided for morning tea. Please RSVP with any dietary requirements. Multiplay is a playgroup for CARMBA families for ages 0-5 run out of the ACT playgroup's playrooms during school terms. Parents, grandparents and other carers/helping hands looking after the kids are all welcome along with any siblings! Multiplay is the place to come to meet other families, and to practice getting out of the house. There is always a friendly face and support on the hard days - from unsettled newborns, the terrible twos, and more rambunctious preschoolers!  We would love to see some new faces - please contact us if you have any questions about attending or if there is anything we can do to support you.
Playground Tour - Queanbeyan Central Park & Playground
Jul
17
Playground Tour - Queanbeyan Central Park & Playground
Queanbeyan Central Park & Playground
10:00 – 12:00
Come along to a stop on our playground tour of Canberra. We'll be exploring fenced playgrounds around the region, giving families the chance to discover new favourite playgrounds. We hope that by moving around each week we can visit playgrounds close to different families, making it easier to come along and join in when there is one near you. Parents, grandparents and other carers/helping hands looking after the kids are all welcome along with any siblings! Come along for a relaxed play, a chat, and a chance to connect with other families in our multiples community. Arrive anytime between 10am and 12pm, stay as long or as little as suits your day. Bring a picnic rug if you have littler multiples who aren't on the move yet - there will be shaded spots to set up under. Feel free to grab a coffee from a nearby cafe and enjoy getting out of the house together in a supportive, understanding space. We’d love to see both familiar and new faces along the way! If you have any questions or need support to attend, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me (Josie on 0466 548 875). We hope to see you at a playground near you soon!