Tasmanian Multiple Birth Association Inc

The Tasmanian Multiple Birth Association Inc (TasMBA) is a not-for-profit organisation run by volunteer parents of multiples, including twins, triplets, and higher order multiples. It is affiliated with the Australian Multiple Birth Association (AMBA) and serves families across Tasmania. TasMBA recognises the unique challenges and joys faced by multiple birth families and aims to provide a supportive community through advice, education, social connection, and practical assistance.

Mission and Vision

The mission of TasMBA is to enable positive health outcomes, raise awareness, and provide support for multiple birth families in Tasmania. Its vision is for these families to lead happy and healthy lives, supported by a strong network of peers and resources tailored to their specific needs.

Main Objectives

• Provide a means of communication for sharing information about the care and raising of multiple birth children.
• Offer social meetings and functions to foster community and reduce isolation among families.
• Deliver practical assistance and support through volunteer efforts and resource sharing.
• Educate parents and carers through workshops, expectant parent sessions, and breastfeeding support.
• Raise awareness about the unique needs of multiple birth families within the broader community.

Benefiting Groups

TasMBA primarily benefits parents and carers of multiples—twins, triplets, and more—across Tasmania. It also supports extended family members and caregivers involved in raising multiples, providing them with tailored information and community connection.

Services and Activities

• Support and Advice: Access to experienced parents who have lived the multiple birth journey.
• Social Events: Regular playgroups, quiz nights, park BBQs, high teas, and annual celebrations such as Christmas parties.
• Educational Programs: Sessions on parenting multiples, breastfeeding support, and first-food introduction classes.
• Resource Provision: Equipment hire and curated information on health, wellbeing, and parenting multiples.
• Volunteer Opportunities: Engagement through committee roles and event organisation to strengthen the community.
• Fundraising: Activities like raffles to support families in need within the multiple birth community.