If you need some extra connection as a new parent, you’re invited to come share good company and good conversation at Grange Library, every 3rd Friday of the month.

Now more than ever is a great time to come together to support each other, and support the amazing continuity of care model that the Birth Centre provides.

And as often as possible, midwives from the Birth Centre will try to drop by and catch up with you and your little ones, and update us on what is happening with the Birth Centre.

Hope to see you there!
Where: Grange Library, 79 Evelyn St, Grange
When: 3rd Friday of every month from 9.30am

Morning tea with friends is back in 2023
When? Every 3rd Friday of the month 9:30am to 11:30am (late arrivals and/or early departures are always perfectly fine).
Where? Grange Library deck 79 Evelyn St Grange
What? Have a chat and catch up with other Friends of the birth centre and midwives. Mums, dads, and grandparents welcome.
There is a cafe where drinks and food can be purchased or you can bring your own.
A wonderful playground for toddlers is available and the library is right there if you want to borrow some board books for you and your baby to enjoy together.

You’re invited to join us for morning tea and a catch up with the FBC community, on the second last Friday of each month that does not fall in the school holidays. Children welcome of course. There is a coffee shop on the deck or you’re welcome to bring your own drinks. There will be morning tea to share.

To thank our members and midwives for another incredible year of supporting the Birth Centre, FBC invites you to our Annual Christmas Morning Tea.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to meet other Birth Centre mums and possibly even reconnect with your midwives.

Following our tradition, we will present a Thankyou hamper to the Birth Centre midwives. Bao bags will be available for parents.

Our venue this year is airconditioned and there is a fenced playground for the kids.

Each child who is registered will also receive a small gift. Please RSVP via the link below so they don't miss out. Gift will be suitable for all ages. ​

Date: Friday 15 November
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Venue: Downstairs Hall (airconditioned) and playground, Arana Hills Church of Christ, 2 Bringelly Street, Arana Hills.
What to bring: Please bring a small plate to share.


Tea, coffee, and Juice will be provided.

If you have any other questions about the event, please email [email protected].
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We hope to see you there.

Keep up to date with news on this event via the Facebook Event page. 

Our new Executive Committee has hit the ground running (see our previous post to meet the Executive Team) with the organisation of our annual Christmas morning tea. 

This is a great opportunity to meet other Birth Centre mums and possibly even reconnect with your midwives. 

Our morning tea event has grown with the help of the Arana Hills Mothers Group. Attendees will now be able to participate in the following activities at the event:
- Create a lava bead bracelet
- Make your own oil blend
- Pamper station
- Coffee cart
- Morning tea
- Jumping castle
- Outdoor playground for the kids
Attendance is free but please note that some of the craft activities have a fee as they are facilitated by external providers.
Our venue this year is airconditioned and there is a newly constructed fenced playground for the kids.

Each child who is registered will also receive a small gift. Please RSVP via the link below so they don't miss out. Gift will be suitable for all ages. ​

Date: Monday 10 December
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
Venue: Downstairs Hall (airconditioned) and playground, Arana Hills Church of Christ, 2 Bringelly Street, Arana Hills.
What to bring: Please bring a small plate to share. 

If you have any other questions about the event, please email [email protected]. 
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We hope to see you there. 

Did you hear the good news that the work of FBC is set to continue with the appointment of a new Executive Committee? 🙌🙌🙌
Please join us in welcoming:
Alicia (Secretary)
Lola (Vice President)
Jenna (President), and
Tina (Treasurer) to their roles.
(In order of seating - left to right)
We have also welcomed some new General Committee Members like Deanna (front right) to the team and welcome more members to get involved with FBC activities.
Keep an eye out for our newsletter for the latest news and volunteer opportunities. You can register for our newsletter at  www.fbc.org.au

The Annual General Meeting for Friends of the Birth Centre Association Qld Inc will be held on Saturday 13 October 2018 at 10:30am at the Church of Christ Arana Hills (2 Bringelly St, Arana Hills QLD 4054). 

A special resolution proposing to amend the constitution of FBC will be tabled at the meeting. A brief summary of the changes proposed to the associations rules is set out below: 

The rules are being updated to ensure they can be understood by all members and applied practically. The current rules impose certain compliance obligations that are not required or practical for an organisation of the type and size of FBC. 

The new rules:
(a) change the financial year end date of the organisation to 30 June;  
(b) allow office of a management committee position to be held for an indefinite period of time (rather than the current 3 years); 
(c) reduce the number of members needed to form a quorum for meetings (to allow a meeting to be held with more than 50% of the management committee); 
(d) allow the AGM to be held at any time within 6 months of the financial year end date (rather than within 3 months); and 
(e) more clearly set out the procedures for operation of the association. 

You can view a full copy of the proposed new Constitution here. If you are having trouble opening the link, please email us and we will send a copy to you. 

There are a number of exciting opportunities to get involved with FBC in 2018 so if you are looking for a way to give back, please download the nomination form and join us at the AGM to find out more.

The Agenda for the AGM is as follows: 
1. Update on recent activities and future direction of FBC
2. Summary of accounts and approval of financial statements
2. Appointment of new steering committee 

Please note that only paid up members of the Association are entitled to vote at the AGM. You can become a member here.

If you wish to appoint a proxy to vote on your behalf at the meeting, please download the Proxy Form and return it by replying to this email prior to 13 October 2018.

If you have any questions or would like further information please contact [email protected]. 

For insurance and catering purposes we would appreciate if all attendees could RSVP via the link below. ​

We are so excited to bring this masterclass to the families of Brisbane, jam packed with quality information on the hot topics when preparing for birth and the postpartum period.

What do I need to know about birthing my baby? Is there more I need to know other than the theory and anatomy of labour and birth? What can I do to make my birth a positive and welcoming experience for me, my baby and my family?

Session 1 - Preparing for Labour
Caitlin Dyer (Mother Down Under) a postpartum doula and hypnobirthing educator

• Informed consent
• Using the BRAIN acronym to get information and make decisions with your care providers during pregnancy, labour and postpartum
• writing your birth plan
• How dads can help

Session 2 - Creating a positive birth environment
Janet Purcell (Birthplace) a registered nurse and birth environment expert

• The simple yet effective steps to creating a positive birth environment

Morning Tea

Session 3 - Pain Relief Options
Corinne Mawn - Birth Centre Midwife

• Pain Relief Options in labour
• Hypnobirthing demonstration
• What role dads play

Session 4 - How to care for your postpartum body and mind
Christine Percy (Go Mum! Group Fitness) a pregnancy and postnatal fitness trainer

• Create your own postpartum care plan
• Healing nutrition
• Healing the postpartum body with exercise
• What rest really looks like
• How dads can help

Panel Session

• Ask our panel a question
• Our panel session will include our guest speakers along with a birth centre dad

Light Lunch

Our speakers include:
Caitlin Dyer (Mother Down Under) a postpartum doula and hypnobirthing educator. 
Janet Purcell (Birthplace) a registered nurse and birth environment expert.
Corinne Mawn - Birth Centre Midwife
Christine Percy (Go Mum! Group Fitness) a pregnancy and postnatal fitness trainer.

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Where:            Arana Hills Church of Christ
                           2 Bringelly Street, Arana Hills
                           Downstairs Hall - look for FBC Banner
When:             Saturday 2 June, 2018.
                           9:30-12:30
Inclusions:     

• Goodies bag
• Lucky door entry
• Handouts and worksheets
• Morning Tea and Light Lunch

Cost:               $20 per person or $30 per couple
Bring:             Chairs are ergonomic but a cushion might be nice for pregnant mums. 
Please advise of any dietary requirements by emailing [email protected] when booking.