Name: The Big Picnic—Melbourne
Start: 2024-10-27T11:00:00+11:00
End: 2024-10-27T13:00:00+11:00
Location: Edinburgh Gardens Playground (North)

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📍 Location: Location: Edinburgh Gardens Playground (North) Fitzroy North https://w3w.co/bits.value.laying

This event is in partnership with Rainbow Dads Victoria. Learn more at rainbowdadsvictoria.org.au.

Catch up and connect with others in the surrogacy and donation community including intended parents surrogates donors and families at all stages of their journey. Whether you're new to the community or have been a part of it for years this is your chance to meet share stories and celebrate together.

We have picnic 🌳 locations in most major cities around the country. If you'd like to host a picnic in your local area email [email protected] to learn more about becoming a host.

The event is free 🆓🎉 to attend but registration is required so we can prepare for your arrival.

This is a family-friendly event so feel free to bring your little ones 👦👧! We'll have games that children and adults can enjoy making it a great day out for everyone.

👉 What to expect 👈

🙌 Human Bingo: Break the ice with this fun game! You'll get a bingo card filled with interesting facts like "Has been a surrogate" "Loves picnics" or "Is an adventure seeker". Meet new people and get them to sign your card. Once you fill your card you'll go in a draw to win a prize!

🎟️ Raffle: Want to support a great cause? Buy raffle tickets on the day and be in with a chance to win one of three grand gingerbread houses for Christmas and other exciting prizes. All proceeds go towards supporting the surrogacy and donation community and the winners will be announced before Friday 1 November 2024.

👉 What to bring 👈

🟧 Your picnic rug: Settle in and get comfy! Bring a rug to sit on and make the most of the day.

🧺 Food and drinks: Pack your favourite snacks and beverages to enjoy during the picnic.

😎 Sun protection: Don't forget to bring sunscreen a hat and sunglasses—especially if it's a sunny day!

⚽️ Games (optional): If you have a favourite outdoor game feel free to bring it along and share the fun with others.

Your phone and bank card: If you'd like to participate in the raffle bring your phone and card to purchase your tickets.

👉 Share your picnic moments 👈

We'd love to see your photos 🤳 and memories from the day! Tag us @au.surrogacy.donation and use #SurroWeek #DonorWeek and #TheBigPicnic2024 to share your picnic experience with the community.