“My first outings on my own with twins were the multiples groups. All they did was lie on the floor from memory but I had a lovely time with a still warm cup of tea and people “who got it”.” – Simone
There are many unstructured playgroups throughout the state for families of twins, triplets and more run by Children’s Centres, other organisations and volunteers. They are safe, supportive spaces for families of twins, triplets & more to connect with others who are in the same boat.
They are a casual, generally unstructured groups for those with multiples of any age – even newborns! Everyone is welcome including those who are expecting, other siblings, mums, dads & other carers. You don’t have to stay the whole time – dropping in for half an hour around naps is perfectly acceptable. If you are concerned about the logistics of getting your babies out of the car for example, make contact with the group before you come and they’ll be more than happy to help you.
The groups meet in multiple friendly environments – that is child friendly, secure and with toys too – and most are free (any costs are listed in the group details). Many groups meet in Children’s Centres which provide additional support services for families such as parenting courses, occupational therapists, speech therapists and more.
So find your local group from the list below and contact the person listed or join the Facebook group to connect with local multi families. If there is nothing in your area and you are interested in setting up a group, please contact us to discuss your ideas.
Regardless of this, any multiple birth family is welcome at any of these groups – you do not need to be an MBSA member.
Metropolitan & Greater Adelaide
Adelaide Hills: Woodside & Mt. Barker
Thursdays fortnightly (including school holidays), 9:30am – 11:30am $3 per family per visit – $10 annual fee Woodside Army Barracks Contact needs to be made with Megan before attending due to security access Contact Megan: 0415 222 414 Facebook: Adelaide Hills Twins Playgroup
Gawler
Fridays (during school term), 10:00am – 11:00am FREE Elsie Ey Children’s Centre, Kingfisher Drive, Hewett Contact Kate: 0437 937 172 Facebook: Gawler Connect and Play
Inner Eastern Multiple Birth Family Well-being Group
Wednesdays (during school term) , 9:30am – 11:00am FREE Seaton Children’s Centre, 53 Squires Avenue, Seaton Contact: Seaton Children’s Centre – 8235 9958 Facebook: Adelaide Western Suburbs Multiple Birth Families
Regional
Port Lincoln & Surrounds
Monthly on the first Wednesday of each month (during school term), 9:30am – 10:30am FREE Kirton Point Children’s Centre, 63 Stevenson Street, Port Lincoln Contact Kerry: 0407 308 600 Facebook: Twin Group Port Lincoln
Port Pirie & Surrounds
Monthly on the first Monday of each month (during school term), 9:30am – 11:30am FREE Pirie West Children’s Centre, 8 First St, Port Pirie West Contact: 8633 0077 Facebook: Mid North Families with Multiples
Multiple birth groups
“My first outings on my own with twins were the multiples groups. All they did was lie on the floor from memory but I had a lovely time with a still warm cup of tea and people “who got it”.” – Simone
There are many unstructured playgroups throughout the state for families of twins, triplets and more run by Children’s Centres, other organisations and volunteers. They are safe, supportive spaces for families of twins, triplets & more to connect with others who are in the same boat.
They are a casual, generally unstructured groups for those with multiples of any age – even newborns! Everyone is welcome including those who are expecting, other siblings, mums, dads & other carers. You don’t have to stay the whole time – dropping in for half an hour around naps is perfectly acceptable. If you are concerned about the logistics of getting your babies out of the car for example, make contact with the group before you come and they’ll be more than happy to help you.
The groups meet in multiple friendly environments – that is child friendly, secure and with toys too – and most are free (any costs are listed in the group details). Many groups meet in Children’s Centres which provide additional support services for families such as parenting courses, occupational therapists, speech therapists and more.
So find your local group from the list below and contact the person listed or join the Facebook group to connect with local multi families. If there is nothing in your area and you are interested in setting up a group, please contact us to discuss your ideas.
Regardless of this, any multiple birth family is welcome at any of these groups – you do not need to be an MBSA member.
Metropolitan & Greater Adelaide
Adelaide Hills: Woodside & Mt. Barker
Thursdays fortnightly (including school holidays), 9:30am – 11:30am
$3 per family per visit – $10 annual fee
Woodside Army Barracks
Contact needs to be made with Megan before attending due to security access
Contact Megan: 0415 222 414
Facebook: Adelaide Hills Twins Playgroup
Gawler
Fridays (during school term), 10:00am – 11:00am
FREE
Elsie Ey Children’s Centre, Kingfisher Drive, Hewett
Contact Kate: 0437 937 172
Facebook: Gawler Connect and Play
Inner Eastern Multiple Birth Family Well-being Group
Fridays (during school term), 11am – 12:30pm
FREE
Trinity Gardens Children’s Centre, 160 Portrush Road, Trinity Gardens
Contact Cathy: 8333 2557
Facebook: Multiple Births Playgroup Trinity Gardens
Southern Connect & Play
Fridays (during school term), 9:30am – 11:30am
FREE
Roopena building (diagonally opposite the O’Sullivans Beach Children’s Centre), Roopena Street, O’Sullivan Beach
Contact Lily: 0432 205 889
Facebook: Southern Connect & Play
North Eastern Suburbs
Mondays, 9:30am – 11:30am
FREE
Ardtornish Children’s Centre, Saarinen Ave, St Agnes
Facebook: Multiple Birth Families – Adelaide North East
Seaton
Wednesdays (during school term) , 9:30am – 11:00am
FREE
Seaton Children’s Centre, 53 Squires Avenue, Seaton
Contact: Seaton Children’s Centre – 8235 9958
Facebook: Adelaide Western Suburbs Multiple Birth Families
Regional
Port Lincoln & Surrounds
Monthly on the first Wednesday of each month (during school term), 9:30am – 10:30am
FREE
Kirton Point Children’s Centre, 63 Stevenson Street, Port Lincoln
Contact Kerry: 0407 308 600
Facebook: Twin Group Port Lincoln
Port Pirie & Surrounds
Monthly on the first Monday of each month (during school term), 9:30am – 11:30am
FREE
Pirie West Children’s Centre, 8 First St, Port Pirie West
Contact: 8633 0077
Facebook: Mid North Families with Multiples
Regional Facebook Groups & Contacts