CQ Pregnancy, Birth, Baby & Beyond Expo

07/10/2019

We’d love to see this event run annually so that families have the opportunity to see what services, providers and products are available locally!

As such we’ve made the decision that it’s time for someone else to coordinate this event.
Unfortunately due to other commitments we just can’t find the time.

If you are interested in taking it on please contact us either via 0429 617 084 or Facebook.

24/04/2019

ANZAC Day 2019
Lest We Forget
Thank you to everyone who served

11/04/2019

The saying, always be kind you never know what someone else is going through comes to mind every time we hear ladies tell us their journey.

Our own journey has been a roller coaster, 7 pregnancies in 8 years and 3 babies here with us 💕

So many times I’ve had these comments and if you answer people truthfully they honestly have no idea what to say. Please be mindful what you say in these circumstances.

https://brightside.me/inspiration-girls-stuff/there-is-a-woman-30-no-children-a-staggering-article-about-how-blind-we-can-be-to-others-feelings-720010/?utm_source=brightside_web&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=facebook_share

Sometimes, we say words to other people that don’t mean much to us, just to avoid an awkward silence. Just to say something. And we have no idea how people will react to these words. Writer Nadirah Angail published a moving entry in her blog about how easy it is to hurt other people and not even n...

29/01/2019

04/11/2018

Thank you to everyone who supported our first CQ Pregnancy, Birth, Baby and Beyond Expo!

Huge thank you to our exhibitors, speakers and event partners for being a part of the event.

The following three ladies won the lucky draw prizes:

Janine Smith, J. Harrison and Laura Watson -congratulations!

We will also share a survey on the page during the week to collect feedback for our next event

03/11/2018

On now!
CQ Pregnancy, Birth, Baby and Beyond Expo

9am until 3pm @ Rockhampton Showgrounds

02/11/2018

⭐️Win a 12 Month Australian Breastfeeding Association membership!🌟

Come visit the ABA stall to get up to date breastfeeding information, sign up to our Breastfeeding Education Class and check out our brand new breast pump available for hire.

Sign up to become an ABA member on the day and you will receive a free pass to our next Breastfeeding Education Class.

Everyone who visits our stall on the day will also go in the draw to win one of three ABA 12 month memberships!

https://www.facebook.com/abarockycapcoast/

Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast branch of the Australian Breastfeeding Association.

02/11/2018

Rockhampton’s first CQ Pregnancy, Birth, Baby and Beyond Expo on Saturday 9am - 3pm @ Rockhampton Showgrounds.

First 150 visitors who are either pregnant or have a newborn will receive an Expo Bag!

Come along and listen to our speakers, chat to the support services who will be there and shop with our local retail businesses!

Plus your chance to go into the draw to win one of our awesome Lucky Draw Prizes with thanks to our event partners!

28/10/2018

Now to start putting together our Expo Bags for Saturday!

These are for the first 150 Qualifying Visitors through the Gate! *

Filled with goodies and vouchers from our Exhibitors - *if you are pregnant or just had a baby you don’t want to miss out on receiving one of these 🤱👶🏻🍼

22/10/2018

Just how pretty are our Expo Vouchers 😍

CQ Pregnancy, Birth, Baby and Beyond Expo
Saturday 3rd November: 9am - 3pm
Rockhampton Showgrounds

Plus you have a chance to win one of these just by tagging a friend who you think should win one! There are 2 to win in this competition!

You can use it for a discount off any service or product at the Expo or towards food and drinks ☕️🍽

And start listening to Jess and Tim on Hit Central Queensland in the mornings for your chance to grab one of these!

Winners will be drawn by random number draw Thursday 1st November at 9pm.
This competition is not sponsored, administered or associated with Facebook:

22/10/2018

How great does our 2018 Babies and Beyond Book look?

Thank you to APN for putting it all together! The Book will be available at the Expo on 3rd November at the Rockhampton Showgrounds and distributed afterwards to local businesses.

If you haven’t booked your site yet, this week is your last chance! Please note you have missed out on being included in the book due to printing deadlines.

There is still the opportunity for a site at the Expo and to include promotional items in the Expo Bags however we will need these no later than Friday 26th October.

17/10/2018

Details of our first CQ Pregnancy, Birth, Baby and Beyond Expo!

Thank you to our speakers, event partners and exhibitors for supporting this event!

CQ Birth & Beyond
Julie Snee Lactation Consultant IBCLC
Pregnancy & Baby Massage by Lisa Briggs
Monash IVF
Dr Melanie Hayman
Movement Improvement Rockhampton

We’ll also start sharing which other local businesses will be at the Expo over the coming weeks!

Plus if you would like to have a site at this event please contact us as a matter of urgency to book your site as bookings are closing within the next week!

15/10/2018

Did you know about 1 in 4?
One in Four pregnancies end in miscarriage or stillbirth.
Sadly it’s thought that’s it’s actually a higher percentage but as some ladies never tell anyone we will never truly know.

Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day.

Sadly we are just one of the many families who’ve experienced the heartbreak of losing a baby. Remembering all the angels who grew their wings too soon 💕

03/10/2018

On in just one more month!
Radio advertising starts next week and we’ll also be sharing the event flyer with the speaker timetable next week.

As such if you wanted to be an event partner, you’ll need to return your paperwork quickly as this needs to be finalised next week!

03/09/2018

Bookings are now open for the CQPBBB Expo!

Date: Saturday 3rd November 2018
Times: 9am - 3pm
Venue: Robert Schwarten Pavilion

Booking Deadline: 5th October 2018*

Advertising Content Deadline: 12th October 2018*

Editorial Content Deadline: 12th October 2018*

Promotional Products Deadline: 22nd October 2018*

Bronze Sites from $175
Silver Sites from $350
Gold Sites from $450
Platinum Site: $600
Diamond Site: $950
Speaker Site: $250

Please contact us prior to booking your site as prior approval is required and sites are limited.

* For businesses to be included in the Baby and Beyond Booklet and have your item/s included in the Expo Bags

CPPBBB Expo may accept late bookings after 5th October 2018 however cannot guarantee businesses will be featured in either the Baby and Beyond Book or have items included in the Expo Bags.

https://www.trybooking.com/351805

The CQPBBB Expo features a comprehensive range of support services and retail stalls with more than 60 exhibitor sites. With a fantastic line up of guest speakers and professionals this is a must visit for anyone expecting or who has children.

05/08/2018

Calling all small business owners
Post ONE picture of an item you Sell/Make/represents Your Business, NO prices! NO links! If our Facebook likers are interested they can contact you!
Then copy & paste so I can comment on yours. Let's share the love of supporting one another in what we all do 👌🏼

10/06/2018

This is just brilliant!
Happy Monday everyone, this gave us a laugh so thought we’d share 😂

30/05/2018

Great company, great coffee and more planning for the big day!

Did someone say Expo?

13/05/2018

Happy Mother’s Day, we hope you were spoilt and get to enjoy time with your loved ones 💕

We’ll be back online again on Wednesday after a short break and will reply to messages and send out Information Packs then. Only 15 weeks until our first CQPBBB Expo!

01/05/2018

Who’s getting excited about our first annual CQ PBBB Expo? We are!

This will be a first for Rockhampton and we cannot wait to share with you all what we’ve been planning the past 12 months +!

If you’d like to receive a copy of the Exhibitor Information Pack please send us a message with your details.

25/04/2018

24/04/2018

Do you have multiples in your family?

We highly recommend you join this group for amazing support from families who are just like you.

https://www.facebook.com/RockhamptonMBA/photos/a.505960229477426.1073741827.504900419583407/1960181677388600/?type=3

10/04/2018

For those that have been patiently waiting for the release of more details for our Expo, thank you for your patience.

We’ve been on maternity leave ourselves and are back at work this month! We will be finalising all supplier agreements this month and information packs for businesses will be available from Monday 23rd April!

10/04/2018

This year our eldest is at school and it scares us how many little ones are just wearing seat belts.
Please look into the requirements and make sure you are doing everything you can to keep your loved ones safe in the event of an accident.

https://www.facebook.com/AbsoluteBabyAu/posts/1942321822463190

They're two very different kinds of child restraints - do you know the difference?

04/03/2018

Please read and share. Awareness is key so that we can watch our children grow up and have children of their own. A false alarm is much better than the alternative.

https://www.facebook.com/QLDHealth/posts/1660534500721292

Up to 40% of women do not experience the well-known heart attack symptom of chest pain. Would you be able to recognise the signs? Let the women in your life know about this lifesaving advice 💓

(Today is day one of for 2018, stay tuned for daily health advice and tips 👩🙌 )

19/05/2017

Please always check items you've purchased as they can have devastating affects on bubs and young children.

https://www.facebook.com/ACCCProductSafety/posts/1696707983691022

14/05/2017

Happy Mother's Day to all mums 💕

22/01/2017

Are you expecting and desperately need a massage?

Lisa is amazing - we speak from experience and recommend her services to everyone. Did you also know she's holding maternity retreats this year? Such an amazing getaway 💕

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1421402371203606&id=574572892553229&substory_index=0

A pregnancy massage can be given in ALL trimesters IF given by a qualified therapist....like me!

Ensure you book ahead to avoid disappointment.

Have a great week!

18/01/2017

Are you wondering if your car seat/s are installed correctly?

Correctly installed seats and the correct seat for your children saves lives.

For more info contact Bec at Absolute Baby - located in Rockhampton.

https://www.facebook.com/AbsoluteBabyAu/posts/1518695154825861:0

Nice Install now =
• Completely reclined to RF position
• Slight space between front seat and restraint
• Firm seatbelt
• Red clip correctly installed
• Adjusted angle by placing a towel underneath
• Harness adjusted to suit child's torso length
• Correct tension of top tether
• Toy relocated to grab-handle (don't use the tether for toys)

10/01/2017

The countdown is on -
more details to be released later this month!