ICOMBO

International Council of Multiple Birth Organizations

AMBA is a founding member of the International Council of Multiple Birth Organisations (ICOMBO), an international organisation consisting of multiple birth organisations from approximately 30 countries. AMBA continues to maintain our involvement in this organisation and take part in worldwide research and presentation of papers at international congresses.

We are a community of parents with twins, triplets or more, sharing our lived experience and striving for better health outcomes, awareness and support, for multiple birth families across Australia.

Who we are

Expecting twins, triplets or more? You've found your tribe! The Australian Multiple Birth Association, or AMBA for short, is the only national organisation in Australia, focused on improving the lives of twins, triplets or more and their families. The first Multiple Birth Club was formed in Newcastle in 1969 by a mother of twins looking to establish a local peer support network. In the years that followed, many more clubs sprung up around the country as parents longed for a sense of belonging that they could not find in a singleton world. These individual clubs also recognised the value of collaboration, so AMBA was formed as the overarching national body, for all affiliated multiple birth clubs.

What we do

AMBA is a registered charity that is 100% operated by parents who are parents of multiples themselves. Our catch phrase, ‘support from those who know’, embodies our philosophy that no one is as passionate about our cause, as those who have lived it first hand.

At a national level, the AMBA board of Directors strives to deliver on our mission to enable positive health outcomes, awareness and equality for multiple birth families through advocacy, education and community. We act as the voice of our community and work to improve outcomes for all families who are expecting, or have given birth to multiples.

At a club level, a local committee of volunteers provide families with opportunities for connection, education and support. AMBA clubs offer a range of useful resources and services, but any AMBA member will tell you that the best benefit of joining is the friendship you will make.

We are a community of parents with twins, triplets or more, sharing our lived experience and striving for better health outcomes, awareness and support, for multiple birth families across Australia.

Who we are

Expecting twins, triplets or more? You've found your tribe! The Australian Multiple Birth Association, or AMBA for short, is the only national organisation in Australia, focused on improving the lives of twins, triplets or more and their families. The first Multiple Birth Club was formed in Newcastle in 1969 by a mother of twins looking to establish a local peer support network. In the years that followed, many more clubs sprung up around the country as parents longed for a sense of belonging that they could not find in a singleton world. These individual clubs also recognised the value of collaboration, so AMBA was formed as the overarching national body, for all affiliated multiple birth clubs.

What we do

AMBA is a registered charity that is 100% operated by parents who are parents of multiples themselves. Our catch phrase, ‘support from those who know’, embodies our philosophy that no one is as passionate about our cause, as those who have lived it first hand.

At a national level, the AMBA board of Directors strives to deliver on our mission to enable positive health outcomes, awareness and equality for multiple birth families through advocacy, education and community. We act as the voice of our community and work to improve outcomes for all families who are expecting, or have given birth to multiples.

At a club level, a local committee of volunteers provide families with opportunities for connection, education and support. AMBA clubs offer a range of useful resources and services, but any AMBA member will tell you that the best benefit of joining is the friendship you will make.

We are a community of parents with twins, triplets or more, sharing our lived experience and striving for better health outcomes, awareness and support, for multiple birth families across Australia.

Who we are

Expecting twins, triplets or more? You've found your tribe! The Australian Multiple Birth Association, or AMBA for short, is the only national organisation in Australia, focused on improving the lives of twins, triplets or more and their families. The first Multiple Birth Club was formed in Newcastle in 1969 by a mother of twins looking to establish a local peer support network. In the years that followed, many more clubs sprung up around the country as parents longed for a sense of belonging that they could not find in a singleton world. These individual clubs also recognised the value of collaboration, so AMBA was formed as the overarching national body, for all affiliated multiple birth clubs.

What we do

AMBA is a registered charity that is 100% operated by parents who are parents of multiples themselves. Our catch phrase, ‘support from those who know’, embodies our philosophy that no one is as passionate about our cause, as those who have lived it first hand.

At a national level, the AMBA board of Directors strives to deliver on our mission to enable positive health outcomes, awareness and equality for multiple birth families through advocacy, education and community. We act as the voice of our community and work to improve outcomes for all families who are expecting, or have given birth to multiples.

At a club level, a local committee of volunteers provide families with opportunities for connection, education and support. AMBA clubs offer a range of useful resources and services, but any AMBA member will tell you that the best benefit of joining is the friendship you will make.

AMBA, founded in 1974, is a registered Australian charity run by volunteers with a board of directors and over 40 clubs nationally.

AMBA supports families with twins, triplets or more through the health and emotional challenges they face – the key ones being premature birth and mental health risks.

AMBA's mission is to enable positive health outcomes, promote awareness and equality for multiple birth families through advocacy, education and community. AMBA works nationally to liaise with governments and other community organisations; initiate and promote research; produce and distribute literature.

Affiliated clubs across Australia provide support where it is most needed. Each club supports its members in their own unique way with the ultimate goal to be there for families when they need it most. Support comes in many forms: whether offering a playgroup or coffee morning for parents to take a break with other families experiencing the same challenges; producing a newsletter as a form of communication and resource; or offering information sessions such as antenatal evenings, parenting courses specifically aimed at parents with twins, triplets or more, or multiples-in-school evenings. We do not receive government funding and as such, the organisation operates on membership affiliation fees, grants, fundraising and partnerships.

Our mission is to enable positive health outcomes, awareness and equality for multiple birth families through advocacy, education and community.

Our Vision

For Australian multiple birth families to lead happy and healthy lives.

Our Values

The Australian Multiple Birth Association works within a strong values-based culture. Our values are the cornerstone of our volunteer recruitment and recognition lifecycle. Our five values are lived at all levels of our organisation and are more than just words. They are a framework for how we behave and relate to one another. Our values form our mindset, drive our conduct and ultimately define how we treat each other.

HONOUR integrity

We act with integrity and take ownership for the quality of our individual work, but also take pride in what we deliver as a team. Our focus is on a successful outcome for all. When things don’t go as planned we proactively use it as an opportunity to learn and shift direction.

IMAGINE possibilities

We have the courage and curiosity to challenge, innovate and take on new opportunities. Adopting a growth mindset and positively working through change means success for our volunteers, our organisation and our families.

INSPIRE action

We value passion, commitment and enthusiasm for our cause. We believe that seeking and giving feedback are essential for us to learn; we want to inspire each other to achieve great things. Transparency and being candid will enable us to grow as individuals and become a stronger organisation.

RESPECT unity

We value team over individual; how we get things done is as important as what we achieve. We share our diverse strengths, talents and resources to achieve goals together. Our success is driven by building relationships, breaking down barriers and connecting across clubs, states and communities.

SERVE families

We prioritise support for multiple birth families over any other activity. We work to provide a peer network for families of multiples to find relevant information and support. We are dedicated to building awareness of the unique needs of multiple birth families and advocating for their rights.

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