ONLINE SESSION - link to GoToMeeting will be emailed after registration Expecting twins or triplets? Don't forget to register for an Expectant Parents Information Evening for lots of hints and tips and a freebie bag (we'll drop off to local attendees). Hosted by the Frankston Peninsula Multiple Birth Assoc Register via this link: https://fpmba.typeform.com/to/V5jxmS

PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS WEBINAR VIA GOTOWEBINAR https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regi.../7554517216875458827 Links will be sent to you via email. --- Dr Katie Wood is a Senior Lecturer and Clinical Psychologist at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. She is the Course Director for the Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) program. She is also the Course Director for the Master of Counselling. She earned her PhD (Clinical) at La Trobe University and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society College of Clinical Psychologists. Katie has specific clinical and research interests in twin psychology. Katie is a regular presenter at national and international conferences on child and adolescent mental health, and at related community forums. She is also an author on numerous publications. In this webinar Dr Katie Wood will take a closer look at the twin dynamic; why twins can struggle with their relationship and how to get it back in balance; and tips for parenting twins. --- This year's theme “Educating the Educators' ' will take educators, health professionals and members of the community on a journey to learn and discover multiple birth families' lived experiences and identify success and challenges. The goal for MBAW 2022 is to drive awareness of issues that impact multiple birth families to ensure better support and recognition for medical, education and social outcomes. ---

Multiples playgroup is back! While we do not have access to our playgroup rooms at Chisholm Frankston yet, we are restarting at 2 new venues. This playgroup will be at the wonderful Seawinds Community Hub.  Please join us for a play and chat, babies, toddlers, bigger kids all welcome! Byo morning tea, some toys and craft activity will be supplied, small playground attached to the room also. Hope to see you there!  See less

Join us to celebrate 2022 Multiple Birth Awareness Week and our annual Easter Egg Hunt in the lovely grounds of Angus and Rose at the Briars. Event runs 10am to 12pm. Morning tea, children’s activity and Easter Egg Hunt provided. Book via https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=874680&

Multiples playgroup is back! While we do not have access to our playgroup rooms at Chisholm Frankston yet, we are restarting at 2 new venues. This playgroup will be at the wonderful Bentons Square Community Centre. Many of you will be familiar with it from the Shire vaccination program - we are using the same rooms. Playgroup is fornightly on a Friday 9.30-11.30am. Please bring a piece of fruit (already cut up) to share at snack time.

PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS WEBINAR VIA GOTOWEBINAR https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regi.../7862738913442224139 Links will be sent to you via email. --- Professor Mark Umstad has a strong interest in high-risk obstetrics, particularly multiple birth pregnancies, pregnancy loss, premature delivery and recurrent miscarriage. Professor Umstad has conducted extensive research and training, and is actively involved in teaching at the University of Melbourne. In this webinar Professor Umstad, Patron of the Australian Multiple Birth Association, will share his extensive knowledge of improving outcomes in multiple birth pregnancies, including: - Zygosity/chorionicity/placentation - Routine care of twins TTTS - Selective IUGR in MC twins - Neonatal outcomes in twins - Preterm birth and prevention in twins (& higher order) - Yolk sacs in MCMA twins --- This year's theme “Educating the Educators' ' will take educators, health professionals and members of the community on a journey to learn and discover multiple birth families' lived experiences and identify success and challenges. The goal for MBAW 2022 is to drive awareness of issues that impact multiple birth families to ensure better support and recognition for medical, education and social outcomes. ---

PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS WEBINAR VIA GOTOWEBINAR https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regi.../2805261403092139792 Links will be sent to you via email. --- Monica Rankin is Chairperson of the International Council of Multiple Birth Associations, a retired teacher and parent of multiples.   In this webinar, Monica will be speaking on the topic of classroom placement - "Together or Apart", which can be a controversial subject. Monica will be discussing the findings of the recent ICOMBO research on and also cover important issues that should be considered by both parents and educators when deciding to keep multiples together or to place them in separate classrooms at school. --- This year's theme “Educating the Educators' ' will take educators, health professionals and members of the community on a journey to learn and discover multiple birth families' lived experiences and identify success and challenges. The goal for MBAW 2022 is to drive awareness of issues that impact multiple birth families to ensure better support and recognition for medical, education and social outcomes. ---

Multiples playgroup is back! While we do not have access to our playgroup rooms at Chisholm Frankston yet, we are restarting at 2 new venues. This playgroup will be at the wonderful Seawinds Community Hub.  Please join us for a play and chat, babies, toddlers, bigger kids all welcome! Byo morning tea, some toys and craft activity will be supplied, small playground attached to the room also. Hope to see you there!  See less

Multiples playgroup is back! While we do not have access to our playgroup rooms at Chisholm Frankston yet, we are restarting at 2 new venues. This playgroup will be at the wonderful Bentons Square Community Centre. Many of you will be familiar with it from the Shire vaccination program - we are using the same rooms. Playgroup is fornightly on a Friday 9.30-11.30am. Please bring a piece of fruit (already cut up) to share at snack time.

ONLINE SESSION - link to GoToMeeting will be emailed after registration Expecting twins or triplets? Don't forget to register for an Expectant Parents Information Evening for lots of hints and tips and a freebie bag (we'll drop off to local attendees). Hosted by the Frankston Peninsula Multiple Birth Assoc Register via this link: https://fpmba.typeform.com/to/V5jxmS

If you have recently joined us we would love to meet you! Come along to our new members and prewalkers morning tea to meet other mums with babies, or better still growing babies. Our meeting location is Room 2 at the Mount Eliza Neighbourhood House, with access to a fully fenced playground.

If you have recently joined us we would love to meet you! Come along to our new members and prewalkers morning tea to meet other mums with babies, or better still growing babies. Our meeting location is Room 2 at the Mount Eliza Neighbourhood House, with access to a fully fenced playground.