We offer support services and events for multiples and their parents/caregivers, including a supportive Facebook community and playgroups that are also open to non-members.
Paid members can access a wide range of other benefits such as
Multiples-specific antenatal sessions
One free carton of Huggies nappies
Eligibility to apply for crisis funding
Free events for the whole family
Monthly online newsletter
Local and national discounts, including hire of breast pumps and the club bouncy castle
Members of Multiples Canterbury also have affiliate membership with Multiples NZ, which has a national Facebook community and several additional support groups, such as Triplets Plus, Rural & Isolated families, School-aged Multiples, and Multiple Sets of Multiples.
Membership Categories
Non-Members
$0
For parents who only need playgroup and Facebook group membership.
Non-members are not entitled to access members-only discounts and events.
New Members
$40pa
For expectant parents and those with infant multiples.
New members are entitled to additional resources, such as multiples-specific antenatal sessions, specialist booklets produced by Multiples NZ, and a free carton of Huggies nappies on the birth of their multiples.
2nd - 4th Year
$15pa
For parents renewing their membership or new members whose multiples are already past the baby stage.
These are the years when our free under-fives events such as Tumbletimes and Rolleston Gymnastics really come into their own.
5th Year Plus
$10pa
For parents with multiples aged five or over.
We really appreciate our "graduate" members and hold free or discounted events each school holidays. Past examples include movies at Readings Cinema, and burning off energy at Launchpad Trampoline Park and Inflatable World.
Membership fees can be waived under special circumstances. Please contact our President if you wish to discuss this option.
