The Townsville District has a very transient population, meaning many of us have no family here. It helps to speak with others who are in the same situation, or have experienced what you are going through. Our Multiple Friendships are important to us!
The club has many books and DVDs available for loan to financial members of the club.
These information evenings are held about four times a year. We try to arrange for "people in the know" to come along, as well as other club members, to offer information and answer any questions.
For more information, you can contact the Membership Secretary on 0477 012 750
or email us by clicking
here.
This link will take you to our Club Calendar for dates of our regular family events.
Subscription to the "Tropical Multiples" publication is automatic for all club members.
This link will take you to a printable "Membership Application / Renewal Form." The form can be filled out and mailed to us with your cheque or money order. Alternatively, if you wish to pay via direct debit, the club's bank account details are located at the bottom of the membership form.
Don't forget, membership includes subscription to our "Tropical Multiples" publication.
All people who deliver multiples, can receive a visit from a club representative.
Our hospital co-ordinators can answer queries or refer you to an appropriate source. If you would like a visit in hospital, please let the staff know or phone the relevant hospital contact (see page 3 of the club newsletter for details). If you do not have access to a current newsletter, contact the Membership Secretary on 0477 012 750,
or email by clicking
here for further information.
The Multiple Birth Association Bereavement Support Group (MBABS) is a nationwide club affiliated with AMBA. They provide a means of communication for bereaved multiple birth families; and a forum for the sharing of information relating to the tragedy of multiple birth loss.
If you would like someone to contact you, or if you would like some information on AMBA Bereavement Services, please get in touch via email.
Morning Teas are held on Tuesday mornings from 9:30am to 11.30am.
Where?
Our "home" is Heatley Hall, on the corner of Fulham Road and Lindeman Avenue, Heatley.
(Turn into the carpark of Long Tan Swimming Pool and Tennis Courts.)
Please bring food for your children, morning tea will be provided for parents.
Every second week we visit other venues. Contact us for details, or check the calendar for venues (BYO food).
Families and multiples of all ages are welcome to attend. If you would like to host a morning tea, please contact the Morning Tea Co-ordinator.
The Australian Multiple Birth Association Inc (AMBA) has a register for families with children who have special needs. They can put you in touch with other people in the same situation as yourself, and there is no need to be a member of AMBA to be involved. Strict privacy rules apply, so your contact details are only given to other families who are on the Register.
Call our Special Needs Contact for more information see page 2 of the club newsletter for details). If you do not have access to a current newsletter, contact the Membership Secretary on 0477 012 750, or email by clicking here for further information.
Being diagnosed with TTTS may be overwhelming. You will receive a lot of information about treatment options when you are in the diagnosis of the syndrome, and discuss a lot of "what ifs". You may be wondering "Who can I turn to? Where can I find more information? I wonder if anyone else has gone through this?"
The Australian TTTS Support Group is a group of parents who have experienced a pregnancy affected by TTTS.
Contact is PO Box 1343, Carindale, Qld . 4152 or www.twin-twin.org
