The SEMBA Committee invite all our lovely mums to join us for a special afternoon tea, to celebrate Mother's Day. Cost will be $25 per person and will include tea or coffee, and yummy afternoon tea snacks. Register by 8th May please, so I can confirm numbers with the cafe.

With thanks to our friends at NIMBA, we are thrilled to offer SEMBA Members the chance to join a presentation by Dr Laura Conway (PhD) of Infant Sleep Australia, The session will cover sleep & settling for toddlers (13 - 36 months). The presentation will run for approximately 45mins plus up to 30mins for Q&A. Registration link https://register.gotowebinar.com/#register/7396977025378784087 Laura is passionate about supporting parents whose babies have sleep problems. She draws on her expertise in early child development and paediatric sleep to work alongside families to address their child’s sleep difficulties. Laura ensures the latest research evidence is embedded in the advice and support she provides to families. Laura has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, first class honours and a PhD in Early Childhood Development. She is an Honorary Fellow at the Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Royal Children’s Hospital. She is also a mother of two.  Laura can help children aged 0-3 who: - have problems settling to sleep, - wake frequently overnight, - resist going to bed e.g., using stalling tactics, or - wake up too early in the morning. Laura enjoys helping parents to improve their child’s sleep and watching the positive changes that follow for the whole family. She helps tired parents build strong relationships with their babies and children.

We are excited to once again be hosting a 'Bubs and Bumps' morning tea for SEMBA members who are expecting their multiples or with babies aged 12 months or under. We hope you can join us for a cuppa, morning tea and chat at committee member Mariona’s house in Carnegie (address to be sent on RSVP). These morning teas are a great way to meet and connect with other SEMBA members who have babies of a similar age, while having someone else make you a hot drink! We know twin babies means our members are likely to have lots of different schedules, so feel free to arrive anytime that suits you between 10am - 1pm. Morning tea provided - be sure to RSVP (select 'Get Tickets') so we can cater accordingly. Please advise if you have any dietary requirements by emailing socialmedia@semba.amba.org.au. Hope to see you there!

With thanks to our friends at NIMBA, we are thrilled to offer SEMBA Members the chance to join a presentation by Dr Laura Conway (PhD) of Infant Sleep Australia, The session will cover sleep & settling for babies under 12 months of age (0 - 12 months). The presentation will run for approximately 45mins plus up to 30mins for Q&A. Click here to register. Laura is passionate about supporting parents whose babies have sleep problems. She draws on her expertise in early child development and paediatric sleep to work alongside families to address their child’s sleep difficulties. Laura ensures the latest research evidence is embedded in the advice and support she provides to families. Laura has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, first class honours and a PhD in Early Childhood Development. She is an Honorary Fellow at the Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Royal Children’s Hospital. She is also a mother of two.  Laura can help children aged 0-5 who: - have problems settling to sleep, - wake frequently overnight, - resist going to bed e.g., using stalling tactics, or - wake up too early in the morning. Laura enjoys helping parents to improve their child’s sleep and watching the positive changes that follow for the whole family. She helps tired parents build strong relationships with their babies and children.

The SEMBA committee look forward to once again hosting our annual Easter Family Picnic on Sunday April 19th. A FREE event for our members to help us connect and touch base with other families of multiples.  Bring your picnic rug and enjoy the sausage sizzle, face painting, and Easter egg hunt (about 11.30am). It's also a wonderful opportunity to catch up with old and new friends, and hopefully pick-up some hand-me-down goods. We will bring a number of cardboard boxes labelled by age group. If you have clothes or other hand-me-downs in good condition, please bring them along and put them in the relevant boxes for another family to use. A great way to reuse items and a win for the environment and our families’ budgets. This event is reserved for current SEMBA members; however you are welcome to bring along grandparents / additional adults to help out with your little ones. Tickets MUST be pre-booked via the 'Get Tickets' link for catering and insurance purposes. Here you can indicate how many adults and children will be coming, along with any dietary requirements you may have (we will do our best to cater accordingly). Please RSVP by Wednesday 15th April. This will allow us to get everyone catered for and make sure the Easter bunny has enough eggs to hide. Finally, if anyone can spare an hour to assist the SEMBA committee with the BBQ on the day, we would LOVE to hear from you! Please get in touch via email, at secretary@semba.amba.org.au. With thanks to Glen Eira City Council for their support with funding for this event. We’re looking forward to seeing you and enjoy a fun day together. 

Join us for a Nutrition Information Session, hosted by qualified dietitian and nutritionist Vicky Gomez. This session is designed for mums looking to optimise their nutrition while also navigating parenting. This session is FREE for SEMBA Members will include information about dispelling food myths, how nutrition supports mental health and wellbeing, and health for longevity. Questions are welcome throughout the session, along with a dedicated Q & A time at the conclusion of Vicky's presentation. Vicky would love to tailor the session to the specific needs of our members, so forward any questions you have about food and nutrition to secretary@semba.amba.org.au by Friday 27th March. Spot prizes are on offer for the best question/s!

Celebrate Multiple Birth Awareness Week by capturing beautiful memories with your family at our SEMBA Family Photoshoot Fundraiser. This professional photoshoot is a special opportunity to celebrate twins, multiples, and the unique journeys of our families, while directly supporting SEMBA and the programs we provide to our community. Whether you’re welcoming babies, wrangling toddlers, or celebrating older twins and siblings, this session is designed to be relaxed, inclusive, and fun. A professional photographer will be on hand to create timeless family portraits you’ll treasure for years to come. 📸 Photoshoot slots are limited and booking is essential. Please select your preferred time when purchasing your ticket via the link below: 👉 https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/semba-family-photo-fundraiser-saturday-21st-of-march-tickets-1982148439340   Our sincere thanks to Bayside City Council for their generous financial support to help us with catering and hosting this event in beautiful Basterfield Park.   We also have a small selection of SEMBA merchandise available for sale on the day - a handy way to answer those pesky questions while carrying ALL the snacks, wipes, spare nappies, and drink bottles. Check out the range at: Products | South Eastern MBA | TidyHQ and order yours before they sell out!

Join SEMBA for a fun and relaxed Trivia Tuesday at The Bentleigh Social! Hosted by their long-time trivia master Adam, this is one of the most popular trivia nights around — and for good reason. Enjoy $7 tacos and $14 margaritas while you test your knowledge, laugh with friends, and compete for prizes. This is a great chance for parents of twins and multiples to connect, unwind, and enjoy a night out together. 🧠🌮🍹 Trivia Tuesdays are always busy, so booking is essential. Please make sure you book in advance so we can reserve a table for the SEMBA group. Whether you’re a trivia pro or just in it for the tacos and company, everyone is welcome. Grab your team and come along for a great night out! More details will be shared closer to the date.

Our annual SEMBA End-of-year party will be held on Sunday November 30th from 10:30am-2:00pm. We look forward to celebrating the milestones and excitement of 2025 with you, as well as meeting our many new twins and SEMBA families. Join us for BBQ sausages, ice creams and coffees, a visit from Santa, and lots of fun with other twin community members! So bring your picnic rug and any other food and drink you might enjoy. This event is reserved for current financial SEMBA members; however you are welcome to bring along grandparents or additional adults to help out with your little ones.  We hope to again host a swap meet to help our families exchange good quality baby/children's clothing, toys and goods. So, bring along anything in great condition that you are looking to rehome, and pick-up some goods for your family too. RSVP by Friday November 14 via 'Get Tickets', for catering and insurance purposes. Here you can advise us of your dietary requirements and register the ages of your children. This will help 'Santa' find an age-appropriate gift. Should you children have dietary requirements, please advise via email: secretary@semba.amba.org.au

We are excited to once again be hosting a 'Bubs and Bumps' morning tea for SEMBA members who are expecting their multiples or with babies aged 12 months or under. We hope you can join us for a cuppa, morning tea and chat at committee member Mariona’s house in Carnegie (address to be sent on RSVP) on Monday 3rd November (Before Cup day!). These morning teas are a great way to meet and connect with other SEMBA members who have babies of a similar age, while having someone else make you a hot drink! We know twin babies means our members are likely to have lots of different schedules, so feel free to arrive anytime that suits you between 10am - 1pm. Morning tea provided - be sure to RSVP (select 'Get Tickets') so we can cater accordingly. Please advise if you have any dietary requirements by emailing socialmedia@semba.amba.org.au. Hope to see you there!

Hi all, We look forward to welcoming all SEMBA members who are expecting their twins soon for a information evening hosted by two Committee Members. Hoping you can make it and please bring lots of questions along! We know that learning you're expecting multiples can feel overwhelming or even daunting. That's exactly why we created this space to chat. All questions are welcome! Whether it's something keeping you up at night or the wildest "what if" scenario that's crossed your mind, please ask. We've probably thought it, worried about it, or experienced it too. Zoom link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85714698330?pwd=HY6UE0UBeVqCdaCPfLrUOw9xs82WFp.1 Should you need it the passcode is 137465. Thanks, Mariona on behalf of the SEMBA Committee

Come for a beer and wings at Bad Shepherd Brewing Co, 386 Reserve Rd Cheltenham. Get to know some other Dad's of multiples better, share your war stories and your pain points + have a laugh!