Events

NIMBA expectant parent sessions are approximately 2 hours long and a great way of preparing you for the arrival of your babies. We cover topics such as.... - Planning for the arrival of your multiples - Your hospital stay - Coming home and the early days with your multiples - What equipment you will (and won't) need - Getting help and support - Breast and bottle feeding - Routines - Getting out and about with your multiples It's also a great way to meet other parents expecting multiples. The session is open to mums, dads, partners, grandparents and anyone who might help you in the early days with your twins or triplets.

Welcome to our Merri-bek playgroup for NIMBA families with kids of all ages. We meet on the last Saturday of the month, in a location in Coburg that has a great selection of toys, a lovely open space, and outdoor play area and a kitchenette for all your caffeine related needs.  We welcome the whole NIMBA community to come along and meet up with other families of multiples. Whether you are expecting, have small babies, energetic toddlers, a grandparent or aunt helping out, or singleton siblings, we would love to see you! With thanks to the Merri-bek City Council, NIMBA has allocated funding from the Strengthening Communities Grant towards some fantastic additions to our playgroup. Each session, we will have tea and coffee, biscuits, and a selection of fresh fruit for all to enjoy. We also invite special guests to lead our group in enrichment activities to support our kids development and burn of some of their abundant energy!  In June we have RazzBerry JAMZ coming!! A session run by RazzBerry JAMZ invites young children and their grown-ups to rock out together in a joyful music party. The hall will be packed with singing, dancing, percussion, and imaginative play set to a fresh and diverse mix of music that kids and parents will love. NIMBA playgroups are for our members. The location is shared in our members only Facebook group NIMBA Group. You can email us with queries or become a NIMBA member here.   **please note that I might take a photo or two for funding and newsletter purposes. Please let me know if you would not like to be photographed 

Bring your Bubs or Bumps along to chat all things twin life at our next catch up with other parents (and parents-to-be) of young multiples aged 0-24 months. Find solidarity with fellow parents in the baby-stage, share tips and tricks for managing multiples with new parents-to-be and meet our lovely community! For more details see the event in our NIMBA Members Facebook Group or email us!

  Come along to connect and play with other families of multiples. All ages and siblings welcome, we’ll have mats & toys for babies, and plenty of toys for the bigs. All are welcome, the more the merrier (and noisier!) If the weather is dry we’ll open the doors and enjoy the secure fenced outdoor play area. Change table, toilets and kitchen all available. Tea, coffee and snacks available. Bring a full morning tea for the kids if needed. NIMBA playgroups are for our members. The location is shared in our members only Facebook group NIMBA Group. You can email us with queries or become a NIMBA member here. **please note that we might take a photo or two for funding and newsletter purposes. Please let me know if you would not like to be photographed  This playgroup is proudly supported by the City of Darebin's Community Grants Program.

Join us for a Monday morning playgroup in Coburg. Come along to connect and play with other families of multiples. All ages welcome, we’ll have mats & toys for babies, and plenty of toys for the bigs. All are welcome, the more the merrier (and noisier!) If the weather is dry we’ll open the doors and enjoy the secure fenced outdoor play area. Email: Newsletter@nimba.amba.org.au with any questions Change table, toilets and kitchen all available. Tea and coffee available. Bring morning tea for the kids if needed. **please note that we might take a photo or two for funding and newsletter purposes. Please let me know if you would not like to be photographed   See less

**This is a NIMBA member exclusive ticketed event** Bring along your little explorers for one of the favourite annual NIMBA member events - the Winter Warmer @ BOUNCE! We have booked the miniBOUNCE zone. It has a two-level active play structure with a dual-lane slide, a ball pit and a mini challenge course. The features and equipment encourage playful exploration and help build confidence and independence while having fun. Waitlist: please email Jason or Zoe at events@nimba.amba.org.au if ticket allocation is exhausted and you wish to be notified if places become available due to cancellation. This is a one-hour session. Tickets are only for the MiniBounce Zone (exclusively for pre-schoolers : walking age (18months) to 5yo/110cms), therefore please only order tickets for NIMBA pre-school family members. See FAQs for information regarding tickets for over 5s.) To ensure this ticketing system is fair for all NIMBA members, you should only reserve the tickets you need for your own family. If you have yet to renew your membership, the NIMBA Committee requests your membership is renewed before ordering tickets as non-renewed members are ineligible to attend. Please note that photos may be taken at NIMBA events for the purpose of celebrating our community and recording our history. Photos may be published on social media or provided to our grant partners for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed, please make it known to the event organiser.   FAQs Do I order tickets for adults? No, adults attending Kid-Zone with their under-5 year olds do not require a ticket. Can I come if I have not yet renewed my membership? Please ensure your membership is up-to-date before ordering your tickets. Members who have not renewed their membership are ineligible to attend. Any tickets ordered by a non-renewed member will not be honoured and returned to availability to paid NIMBA members. Not sure of your membership status? Contact the Membership Secretary on membership@nimba.amba.org.au with any membership questions. How can I contact the organiser with any questions? Please email us at events@nimba.amba.org.au ***If sold out, please email events@nimba.amba.org.au to be added to wait list ***

Welcome to our Merri-bek playgroup for NIMBA families with kids of all ages. We meet on the last Saturday of the month, in a location in Coburg that has a great selection of toys, a lovely open space, and outdoor play area and a kitchenette for all your caffeine related needs.  We welcome the whole NIMBA community to come along and meet up with other families of multiples. Whether you are expecting, have small babies, energetic toddlers, a grandparent or aunt helping out, or singleton siblings, we would love to see you! With thanks to the Merri-bek City Council, NIMBA has allocated funding from the Strengthening Communities Grant towards some fantastic additions to our playgroup. Each session, we will have tea and coffee, biscuits, and a selection of fresh fruit for all to enjoy. We also invite special guests to lead our group in enrichment activities to support our kids development and burn of some of their abundant energy!  NIMBA playgroups are for our members. The location is shared in our members only Facebook group NIMBA Group. You can email us with queries or become a NIMBA member here.   **please note that I might take a photo or two for funding and newsletter purposes. Please let me know if you would not like to be photographed 

Welcome to our Merri-bek playgroup for NIMBA families with kids of all ages. We meet on the last Saturday of the month, in a location in Coburg that has a great selection of toys, a lovely open space, and outdoor play area and a kitchenette for all your caffeine related needs.  We welcome the whole NIMBA community to come along and meet up with other families of multiples. Whether you are expecting, have small babies, energetic toddlers, a grandparent or aunt helping out, or singleton siblings, we would love to see you! With thanks to the Merri-bek City Council, NIMBA has allocated funding from the Strengthening Communities Grant towards some fantastic additions to our playgroup. Each session, we will have tea and coffee, biscuits, and a selection of fresh fruit for all to enjoy. We also invite special guests to lead our group in enrichment activities to support our kids development and burn of some of their abundant energy!  NIMBA playgroups are for our members. The location is shared in our members only Facebook group NIMBA Group. You can email us with queries or become a NIMBA member here.   **please note that I might take a photo or two for funding and newsletter purposes. Please let me know if you would not like to be photographed 

As we start to come into some warmer weather in the spring, what better time to think about toilet training?! Join Monica Ferrie from Toilet Training Educators who will teach you how to create the perfect environment for your children to learn this new skill and what tools you need to make this happen. We will learn and develop skills that provide a solid foundation for evidence based toilet 'training' - it's a skill that must be learned, like eating or walking. The session will cover: • the research about toilet training including optimal time to start • toilet training as a normal skill development process • how to go about the process of toilet training • what problems might be encountered along the way and dealing with them • the difference between a toilet training issue and a continence problem • continence issues including day wetting, constipation and soiling • night wetting or bedwetting. About Monica Ferrie: Monica’s expertise lies in creating environments where people can perform at their best and ensuring they have the skills and tools to make that happen. Understanding how we learn and develop skills provides a solid foundation for evidence based toilet ‘training’ – it’s a skill that must be learned – like eating or walking. Toilet Training Educators Resources: https://toilettrainingeducators.com.au/resource-centre/ +++++++++++ This is a NIMBA funded event for NIMBA and AMBA club members.  Online Meeting joining info will be shared 2 weeks prior to event. Please check the Facebook event page for meeting link or email NIMBA Events at events@nimba.amba.org.au for further information 

Dr Laura Conway of Infant Sleep Australia will cover sleep & settling for our youngest NIMBA members (those aged up to 12 months). This session will cover information about sleep in babies aged 0-12months, common sleep difficulties (eg frequent wakes, irregular schedules) and provide practical strategies to address these difficulties tailored to families with multiples. The presentation will run for approximately 45mins plus up to 30mins for Q&A. - 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 a mother of two. - Dr Laura Conway (PhD) 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 can help children of all ages 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. ++++++ Online Meeting joining info will be shared 2 weeks prior to event. Please check the Facebook event page for meeting link or email NIMBA Events at events@nimba.amba.org.au for further information 

Welcome to our Merri-bek playgroup for NIMBA families with kids of all ages. We meet on the last Saturday of the month, in a location in Coburg that has a great selection of toys, a lovely open space, and outdoor play area and a kitchenette for all your caffeine related needs.  We welcome the whole NIMBA community to come along and meet up with other families of multiples. Whether you are expecting, have small babies, energetic toddlers, a grandparent or aunt helping out, or singleton siblings, we would love to see you! With thanks to the Merri-bek City Council, NIMBA has allocated funding from the Strengthening Communities Grant towards some fantastic additions to our playgroup. Each session, we will have tea and coffee, biscuits, and a selection of fresh fruit for all to enjoy. We also invite special guests to lead our group in enrichment activities to support our kids development and burn of some of their abundant energy!  NIMBA playgroups are for our members. The location is shared in our members only Facebook group NIMBA Group. You can email us with queries or become a NIMBA member here.   **please note that I might take a photo or two for funding and newsletter purposes. Please let me know if you would not like to be photographed 

Dr Laura Conway of Infant Sleep Australia will cover sleep & settling for some of our youngest NIMBA members - our toddlers (12 - 36 months). This session will cover information about sleep in toddlers aged 12 - 36 months, common sleep difficulties (eg bedtime resistance, split nights) and provide practical strategies to address these difficulties tailored to families with multiples. The presentation will run for approximately 45mins plus up to 30mins for Q&A. - 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 a mother of two.  - Dr Laura Conway (PhD) 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 can help children of all ages 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. ++++++ Online Meeting joining info will be shared 2 weeks prior to event. Please check the Facebook event page for meeting link or email NIMBA Events at events@nimba.amba.org.au for further information