Events

Saturday 19th September Catch Up From 11am Lake Esmond Ballarat - playground Join us for a walk, playground play and picnic if you wish. Toilets onsite Lots of grassed area to run around. Join Brianna for a stroll around the lake about 11, prams, balance bikes etc encouraged, pure chaos expected! Meet at the playground toilets Come with your family or come without and enjoy catching up and meeting our incredible community, with helping hands at the ready for anyone that needs a baby or two held, prams rocked, kids chased after. Open to all members and their families: Mums, dad's, grandparents and other incredible supports ❤️ Hope to see you there!

We hope you’ll join us for our LLTF NICU Connections & Multiple Birth Playgroup – Ballarat session! Wednesday 9th September 10am - 12pm Russell Square meeting room Enjoy a cuppa in a supportive space to chat, share experiences, reduce isolation, and build connections with others who truly understand what life can be like after a neonatal journey or multiple birth while the children play. Our playgroup is guided by a Life’s Little Treasures Foundation’s trained peer support team member and SCN graduate mum of twins, Samantha. Please make sure to RSVP on this event as numbers are limited. https://www.facebook.com/events/1101146905731277 We look forward to seeing you there 

We want to celebrate all our wonderful super mums by having a fun night showing off our artistic skills, enjoying a few wines and adult conversation. BYO drinks - Nibbles and all painting supplies provided! 7:30pm at Russell Square, Brown hill.  BDMBA Members: FREE Non-Members: $10 We would love to see as many of our multiple mums as possible 🩷

Online Antenatal Night for Parents Expecting Twins or Triplets Date: 23rd April, 2026 Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM (2 hours approx.) Location: Online (MS Teams) Audience: Expectant parents of multiples (twins/triplets) Host: Ballarat and District Multiple Birth Association 🕢 7:30 – 7:35 PM – Welcome and Housekeeping (Krista) Brief overview of the session Speaker introductions How to ask questions (e.g., via chat or Q&A box) 🩺 7:35 – 7:50 PM – Pregnancy & Birth with Multiples Speaker: Obstetrician (Lachie Brennan)  Monitoring and care for twin/triplet pregnancies Birth planning: vaginal vs C-section for multiples Common scenarios at Ballarat Base Hospital Preparing for early delivery or special care needs 🧠 7:50 – 8:05 PM – Support in Special Care & Emotional Wellbeing Speaker: Maggie Lloyd - Life's Little Treasures What to expect if your babies need special care/NICU Emotional impact on parents – what’s normal and what help is available Support services offered during and after hospital stay Practical assistance and financial/social support pathways 🏡 8:05 – 8:20 PM – Maternal & Child Health Services Postpartum Speaker: Maternal Child Health Nurse How the MCH service supports families with multiples Home visits, sleep & settling help, sleep school referrals Ongoing care, group sessions and emotional support Referrals to specialised help if needed 🤱 8:20 – 8:30 PM – Peer Breastfeeding Support for Multiples Speaker: Volunteer (Jo) from the Australian Breastfeeding Association – Ballarat Group Overview of ABA services and support in Ballarat  Local and online breastfeeding support for multiple birth families Importance of connecting with others going through the same experience 🍼 8:30 – 8:40 PM – Feeding Twins and Triplets: What You Need to Know Speaker: Annette Auld, Lactation Consultant Breastfeeding logistics with multiples Expressing, tandem feeding, and combo feeding Managing expectations and building support early When and how to seek help SCN – support for feeding in SCN and/or formula feeding  👶 8:40 – 8:50 PM – Lived Experience: Birthing and Parenting Multiples in Ballarat Speaker: Local Parent of Twins or Triplets (McNamara Family) Real-life story of pregnancy, birth, and early weeks Coping tips and practical hacks Reflections: what helped, what surprised them, and advice for new parents ❓ 8:50 – 9:05 PM – Live Q&A Panel All speakers return for a group Q&A Questions taken live via chat or pre-submitted at registration Address common concerns around birth, feeding, special care, and support 🧾 9:05 – 9:30 PM – Optional Networking & Resources Stay online for informal chat Resource links shared in chat: Multiple Birth Association ABA resources for twins/triplets MCH contact information Hospital booklets and support info Option to join the BDMBA as members 

This year's Multiple Birth Awareness Week them is Connected. Supported. Stronger. Join us for our online Parent night to learn more about support networks available locally.  We have a guest speaker from Grampians Health Early Parenting Centre.  RSVP essential for link to MS Teams

This year's Multiple Birth Awareness Week them is Connected. Supported. Stronger. We're meeting up at the park for a play and to connect with other multiple birth parents.  BYO picnic, rug or chairs. There will be games, treats and lots of fun!