Family Photo Session with Grant from Wunderkind Photography

With thanks to Forrest Hill grant we are inviting all NIMBA members to a morning of relaxed indoor play and a meet and greet with two Occupational Therapists. We Rock the Spectrum play gym. Free entry for NIMBA members  (we have hired the whole venue!) 9:30am - 11:30am This session is a two fold opportunity for members. For those feeling isolated and find it difficult to manage two babies/toddlers in playgrounds, come along and experience a calm play space with high visibility. Lots of soft surfaces and things to explore in a gentle inviting environment. A perfect winter (or any time) morning play without the stress!   Occupational Therapist: 9:30 - 10:30am Crisalida is a local therapy centre providing dynamic, creative ways to make positive changes. Crisalida offers psychology, occupational therapy, speech pathology, psychodrama, art therapy and family therapy. The principal Occupational Therapist and a second team member will be there to talk us through what they do and introduce us to their practice. It will be a relaxed informal session where the therapists will move around the space connecting with and chatting with families. Any questions, queries and curiosities can be explored in real time while your little ones play and explore the centre.

With thanks to Darebin City Council, Bundoora Park Farm will run the 'Down on the Farm' education program for NIMBA members (4+) and parents / carers during the April School Holidays. Activities include: Guided farm tour A ride through the wildlife reserve Learning about animals, such as emus and kangaroos Hands-on garden learning including exploration, planting and digging Meet at the Cafe / entry to Bundoora Park Farm at 10. If you get lost, please call Erika on 0405 228 261. We will then be directed to the 'classroom' to commence our program at 10.15, which will run for 2 hours.  Have lunch afterwards around the Farm or in the Farm playground (bring your own lunch or grab something in the cafe). This is a free ticketed event, due to maximum group size. This program requires a parent or carer to remain with their children for the length of the session. Your free ticket includes entry to the Farm. Remember, as per our Covid Safe Plan, attendees must socially distance and where this is not possible, wear a mask. Attendees should not attend if they display any COVID symptoms or have been in contact with a suspected or confirmed COVID case in the last 14 days. 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 myself. 

We're planning lots of fun activities including an Interactive Wildlife show, face painting, and of course an Easter Egg hunt.  Coffee & hot cross buns will be provided.  For catering purposes, this is a (free) ticketed event.  Babies under 12 months do not require a ticket.   Note that this event will be predominantly held outdoors. Please remember daylight savings changes this weekend. Remember, as per our Covid Safe Plan, attendees must socially distance and where this is not possible, wear a mask. Attendees should not attend if they display any COVID symptoms or have been in contact with a suspected or confirmed COVID case in the last 14 days. 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.

Why not celebrate Mother's Day with an Escape to Pentridge? We will be seeing June Again at the Palace Pentridge Cinema on Thursday 13th May.  The movie will commence around 7:00 / 7:30 (subject to scheduling).   Tickets are $10, and includes the movie and a drink - please arrive early for a drink and a chat.  NIMBA members only Trailer: https://youtu.be/FXn0ryXxfak Parking is free for up to 3hrs or for entry after 6pm. Parking & getting there information:  https://www.palacecinemas.com.au/cinemas/pentridge-cinema/

Exclusive event for NIMBA members. Join us to celebrate MBAW and Easter at our Easter Extravaganza. We're planning lots of fun activities including Easter craft, face painting, and of course an Easter Egg hunt.  Coffee, hot cross buns and Easter treats will be provided. Note that this event will be predominantly held outdoors. For catering and COVID purposes, this is a ticketed event.  Babies under 12 months do not require a ticket. Remember, as per our Covid Safe Plan, attendees must socially distance and where this is not possible, wear a mask. Attendees should not attend if they display any COVID symptoms or have been in contact with a suspected or confirmed COVID case in the last 14 days. 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.

Exclusive event for NIMBA members.   What better way to celebrate Multiple Births Awareness Week than having a heap of fun riding a miniature train. Choo Choo! Every year, kids (small & big) love to ride these trains.   Come as a family and catch up with some old multiples’ friends, meet some new families and then maybe enjoy a picnic and play in the adjacent playground afterwards.   As per all venues there are some Covid restrictions and therefore this will be a ticketed event.  If tickets sell out, we will commence a waitlist (please comment in the event to be added to the waitlist). Maximum 95 attendees (over 1 years) over the entire event Train carriage density restrictions, so spots will be allocated on a ‘first come first served’ basis, so please aim to arrive early to avoid missing out Attendees must consider appropriate social distancing / wear a mask (over 12s) / sign in upon arrival Attendees should not attend if they display any COVID symptoms or have been in contact with a confirmed or suspected COVID case in the past 14 days. Please note that there are stairs to get to the platform so carriers may be easier with little ones.   NIMBA are pleased to be able to offer this event through grant funding from Telstra.   If you would like to book additional tickets for further rides after the event, please see the DVR website – they open ticket sales at midday two days prior to the running day (so 19th March for 21st March). https://www.dvr.com.au/   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.

1 ticket required for every attendee over 12months. Max of 20 attendees over 12 months, to ensure we meet Victorian government Covid restrictions.

Join us for our second Bubs & Bumps Park Play - expectant parents and parents (and siblings) of babies less than 18 months are invited to attend. Huge thanks to Evelyn Parr for hosting. We will meet near the Margaret Walker Playground (Jessie St, Preston - near Cramer St). Due to COVID restrictions this will be a ticketed event to ensure we don't not exceed the maximum allowable attendees (50).  Each attendee over the age of 12 months will need a (free) ticket. In addition, the NIMBA Covid Safe Plan requires attendees to: maintain appropriate social distancing & wear a mask, as required; provide their contact details (name and phone number) - to be collected on the day;  bring everything they require (sanitiser, picnic blanket, food / drink, etc); and not attend if they display any COVID symptoms or have been in contact with a confirmed or suspected COVID case in the past 14 days. Evelyn can be contacted on 0413 477 697 on the day, if needed. Otherwise feel free to contact Erika Sellinger-Brawn (0405 228 261) if you have any questions. 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.

Given the easing restrictions we can return to face to face Bubs & Bumps catch ups - with some changes. Join us for our November Bubs & Bumps Park Play - expectant parents and parents (and siblings) of babies less than 18 months are invited to attend. Johnson Park has plenty of trees for shade, a playground and open space for older siblings and a toilet block. We will be under a tree near the playground (in the middle of the park). Due to COVID restrictions this will be a ticketed event to ensure we don't not exceed the maximum allowable attendees (50).  Each attendee over the age of 12 months will need a (free) ticket. In addition, the NIMBA Covid Safe Plan requires attendees to: maintain appropriate social distancing & wear a mask; provide their contact details (name and phone number) - to be collected on the day;  bring everything they require (sanitiser, picnic blanket, food / drink, etc); and not attend if they display any COVID symptoms or have been in contact with a confirmed or suspected COVID case in the past 14 days. On the day Erika can be contacted on 0405 228 261   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.