PERTH & DISTRICTS MULTIPLE BIRTH ASSOCIATION (INC)
Abn: 11 814 451 958
Address: AGNES WALSH HOUSE Bagot Road Subiaco, WA 6008
PO Box: PO Box 410, West Perth WA 6872
Contact Number: (+61)(8) 9340 1536
Email Address: pdmba@hotmail.com
A Brief History


The Perth & Districts Multiple Birth Association (Inc) was formed in 1974 with the first Committee Meeting being held on 5th May, 1974. Originally called the "Twins Plus Club of WA", and more recently "Multiple Birth Association of WA Inc", founding member and mother of twins, Conny Roepen, wanted to get together with other mothers of twins so they could offer support and encouragement to each other, as well as practical tips on parenting multiples. The Association is a non-profit, self-help organisation with the main objective being to provide a means of communication for sharing information to families on the care and raising of multiple birth children, whilst also creating friendship among members and their families. The Association also belongs to the Australian Multiple Birth Association. There are many clubs throughout Australia.

Services provided by the Association:-
  • Expectant Parent Meetings - held bi-monthly with a video and a panel of parents participating in an informative morning for the expectant parents. All expectant parents are most welcome. Contact us for more details about the next Expectant Parent Meeting.

  • Hospital Visits - we can arrange for a hospital visit to any new mother of multiples.

  • Parent Contacts, Premature Birth Contact & Help Register (for those families wanting support with a variety of challenges ie sleep management, feeding problems).

  • Coffee Groups - held throughout the metro and country area.

  • Library - extensive list of books about multiples.

  • Short Term Pram Hire - minimal cost and suitable for infants up to approximately 4 months of age, triplet pram also available.

  • Newsletter - eleven issues per year, containing informative articles and Association notices.

  • Social Events - Easter & Christmas Picnics, Multiple Birth Awareness Week functions.

  • Multiples in School Contact - for those families experiencing challenges or simply wanting information.

  • Bereavement & Special Needs Contacts.



The Association hopes this web site will reach more families of multiples to make them aware of the facilities and services we can provide. Families can also reach the Association via e-mail.

For more information, the Perth & Districts Multiple Birth Association (Inc) can be reached by telephoning 9340 1536 or by calling in to Agnes Walsh House, Bagot Rd, Subiaco on a Saturday morning between 12 noon and 2.30pm.



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