Join us for our annual NMBC Trains Day birthday celebration. Once again, we will open our doors to friends and family. Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 21st, and get ready for a day of train-filled fun! This exclusive event is reserved for NMBC members and their guests, offering a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a day of trains, rides, and memories. Here are the details:  Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025  Time: Trains will be running from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with a short break for lunch, and then resuming from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Pricing: NMBC Members: FREE Children (Non-Members): $10 per child Adults (Non-Members): $15 per adult Family Package (2 adults + 2 children): $40 This is a private event, but ticket sales do help with our annual fundraising efforts, so invite your friends and family to share in the excitement. To make the most of your day, here are some important notes:  Wear comfortable, covered shoes to ride the trains safely.  BYO lunch, snacks, and drinks (please note that no food can be purchased on-site).  Picnic tables are available, and there's plenty of grassy space for you to set up your picnic blankets and enjoy the day. We can't wait to see you at this special event, and we encourage you to bring your friends and family to share in the excitement. You won't want to miss this day filled with trains, laughter, and good company. See you on September 21st! 

Come and explore the beautiful Hunter Wetlands. NMBC is covering the cost of entry for your whole family which includes feeding the Magpie Geese at 10:30am. You can also pay an extra $5 per person to enjoy a reptile encounter show (children under 2 are free). 

Tickets are usually $16.95 per child under 6 & $20.95 child 6 and over .  Come along with your children and pay only $9 per child under 6, or $11 per child 6 years and up. We will be hosting TWO sessions on Sunday: - Morning session from 10am to 11am - Afternoon session from 2pm to 3pm Please arrive 15 minutes early to ensure you get your passes and can enjoy the full hour

Sunday 22nd June | 2:00 PM | Sydney Junction Hotel, Hamilton Join us for a relaxing and creative afternoon just for Newcastle Multiple Birth Club members. For $20 (generously subsidised by NMBC), you'll enjoy: A guided floral card-making session with florist Lara Lichman from Everlasting Blooms All materials to make two beautiful keepsake cards A complimentary drink of your choice Food is available for purchase at the venue. This is a child-free event, though babies under 6 months are welcome if they can remain in a pram or on a floor mat, and alternate care isn’t possible. Take some well-deserved time for yourself and connect with other mums of multiples. Spaces are limited—book now!

Support our Christmas Party Fundraiser! We’re raising money for the NMBC 2025 Christmas party and would love your help! Each fundraising box costs $60, and you’ll have 30 days to sell the contents and pay the invoice. This means the fundraising period runs for one month from when you receive your boxes. Anyone who wants to take part must order at least 2 boxes, but you're welcome to order more—and yes, you can mix and match different types of boxes. Please note: You’ll be invoiced when you receive your boxes. Payment is due within 30 days. No returns on unsold product. Delivery is available for most areas, or local pickup points will be arranged where needed. Here are the available options: The Natural Confectionery Co. Lolly Box – $60 (Sell for $4 each) Each box contains 15 bags of: Snakes 230g Party Mix 220g Sours Squirms 220g Goody Box Carry Box – $60 (Sell for $1.50 each) Each box contains 40 bars of: Cadbury Twirl 39g Cadbury Cherry Ripe 44g Cadbury Twirl Breakaway 40g Cadbury Picnic 46g Fry's Turkish Delight 50g Funpack Carry Box – $60 (Sell for $1 each) Each box contains 60 units of: Cadbury Dairy Milk Freddo 35g Cadbury Dairy Milk Caramello Koala 35g Freddo & Friends Carry Box – $60 (Sell for 50c each) Each box contains 120 units of: Freddo 12g (x40) Caramello Koala 15g (x40) Freddo Strawberry 15g (x20) Freddo Milky Top 12g (x20) Thank you for supporting our Christmas party fundraising!

Newcastle Multiple Birth Club (NMBC) is inviting all families with twins, triplets or quadruplets to a very special playgroup session for Multiple Birth Awareness Week. This year's theme is 'Make it a Good Start' and NMBC is committed to do that through offering free playgroups to our members plus much more. We have these playgroups fortnightly, but this one on Friday 19 March from 9:30am - 11:30am is open to all multiple birth families including those who are not yet members of NMBC. The location of the Newcastle Playgroup is in Adamstown. Once you have registered, you will be emailed the specific playgroup address. In addition to our regular volunteers, this playgroup will also be visited by The Hon. Sharon Claydon, Member for Newcastle and The Hon. Pat Conroy, Member for Shortland. We may also have some local media present. If you would prefer not to be photographed, please notify us on the day. As this playgroup is particularly for families with multiples, we ask that you share what type of multiples you have and their age in the 'details' section when ordering your free ticket.

Newcastle Multiple Birth Club (NMBC) is inviting all families with twins, triplets or quadruplets to a very special playgroup session for Multiple Birth Awareness Week. This year's theme is 'Make it a Good Start' and NMBC is committed to do that through offering free playgroups to our members plus much more. We have these playgroups fortnightly, but this one on Friday 14 March from 11am to 1pm is open to all multiple birth families including those who are not yet members of NMBC. The location of the Maitland Playgroup is in Metford. Once you have registered, you will be emailed the specific playgroup address. In addition to our regular volunteers, this playgroup will also be visited by The Hon. Kate Washington, Member for Port Stephens, and The Hon. Jenny Aitchison, Member for Maitland. We will also have local media present with a journalist from the Maitland Mercury. If you would prefer not to be photographed, please notify us on the day. As this playgroup is particularly for families with multiples, we ask that you share what type of multiples you have and their age in the 'details' section when ordering your free ticket.

Grill'd The Junction is hosting a fundraising Trivia Night for the Newcastle Multiple Birth Club (NMBC) on Tuesday 25th Feb. Tickets are $25 per person which includes a standard burger, snack chips and trivia. PLUS $10 from every ticket sold will be donated to NMBC to help us provide education, resources and support to families with twins, triplets or quadruplets across the greater Newcastle region. Drinks will be sold separately. Reserve a seat by booking here, but pay for your $25 ticket on the night at Grill'd. Suggested arrival time is 6pm, but trivia won't start until 6:30pm. Come ready with a team of 4-8 people or come solo and make some new friends! Venue capacity is 100 people so be sure to reserve your place today. While children are welcome too, the trivia is for our adult guests. Who are we? Newcastle Multiple Birth Club Inc. (NMBC) offers support to parents of twins, triplets or more, and to those expecting a multiple birth. We are a voluntary non-profit organisation, providing friendship as well as advice and information on the experience of raising multiples. We speak from the point of view of parents who have experienced the joys and difficulties of raising multiples. Can't make it, but want to show us your support? Click here to make a donation: https://nmbc-amba.tidyhq.com/public/shop/products/donation

Our NMBC End of Year Party is all set for Sunday, 1 December, starting at 10 am! This year’s celebration promises to be extra special, and we can’t wait to see you all there. We’re excited to confirm that this year’s event will be hosted at Souths Merewether – a fantastic, double-pram-friendly venue where we can all relax and enjoy the festivities together. Food and beverages will be provided. Get ready for an amazing time celebrating with the whole NMBC family! More details coming soon. 

Join us for our annual NMBC Trains Day birthday celebration. Once again, we will open our doors to friends and family. Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 22nd, and get ready for a day of train-filled fun! This exclusive event is reserved for NMBC members and their guests, offering a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a day of trains, rides, and memories. Here are the details:  Date: Sunday, September 22, 2023  Time: Trains will be running from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with a short break for lunch, and then resuming from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Pricing: NMBC Members: FREE Children (Non-Members): $10 per child Adults (Non-Members): $15 per adult Family Package (2 adults + 2 children): $40 Please note that each NMBC member can bring a maximum of 10 guests, so invite your friends and family to share in the excitement. To make the most of your day, here are some important notes:  Wear comfortable, covered shoes to ride the trains safely.  BYO lunch, snacks, and drinks (please note that no food can be purchased on-site).  Picnic tables are available, and there's plenty of grassy space for you to set up your picnic blankets and enjoy the day. We can't wait to see you at this special event, and we encourage you to bring your friends and family to share in the excitement. You won't want to miss this day filled with trains, laughter, and good company. See you on September 22nd! 

🔨 Calling all NMBC Mums! It's time to unleash some stress and have a smashing good time at The Smash Room Experience! 🔨 Join us at Sutton Estate, Wine Escape Room in Pokolbin on Sunday, May 19th, at 2 pm for an exhilarating afternoon of stress relief! Here's what you need to know: 📅 Date: Sunday, May 19th 🕑 Time: 2:00 pm 📍 Location: Sutton Estate, Wine Escape Room, Pokolbin For just $10.80 per person, you'll have the opportunity to participate in the ultimate stress-busting experience in our very own smash rooms! NMBC is generously supplementing the rest, so all you need to do is show up and get ready to let loose. 👩‍👧‍👦 Leave the kiddos at home with a responsible adult and come enjoy some well-deserved "me time" with other multi-mums who truly understand the juggling act of parenting multiples. 🍹 Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase at the venue, so you can refresh and refuel as needed throughout the event. Don't miss out on this chance to unwind, bond with fellow NMBC mums, and smash away your stress! RSVP now to secure your spot and get ready for a smashing good time! P.S. Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP early to guarantee your spot in the smash room! 💥